Malone, NY -- The University of Vermont Health Network – Alice Hyde Medical Center is celebrating the holiday season by hosting a Christmas event on Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 4 to 6 pm on Third Street.

The festivities will include horse-drawn wagon rides along Third Street, which will be closed for the duration of the event, as well as an opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. Guests can warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and cookies. Every child will receive a soft lap blanket to stay cozy during the ride, and each family will take home a classic board game to enjoy together throughout the season.

“We’re thrilled to welcome the community to Alice Hyde for a magical evening of holiday cheer,” said Tina Andrews, student and volunteer services manager. “From wagon rides and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus to cozy treats and family games, this event is all about creating joyful memories for families in Malone this holiday season.”

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About Alice Hyde Medical Center
Alice Hyde Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit hospital located in Malone, NY. Established in 1913, Alice Hyde Medical Center is comprised of a 76-bed acute care facility, four family health centers, a walk-in clinic, cancer center, orthopedic and physical rehabilitation center, cardiac rehabilitation unit, and a dental center. The medical center provides a 24-hour MD staffed emergency department, laboratory, a full array of surgical services, and a wide range of outpatient services. For over 100 years, Alice Hyde Medical Center has been providing high-quality, low-cost health care to the more than 55,000 residents of the North Country. In early 2015, Alice Hyde opened The Alice Center, a new, state of the art 135-bed skilled nursing facility with a 30-bed Assisted Living Program. The facility replaced two obsolete skilled care facilities located in Malone, and is the first such facility to be constructed in Franklin County. Alice Hyde Medical Center is governed by a 13-member Board of Directors, and is accredited by the Joint Commission. Learn more at www.alicehyde.com.

About University of Vermont Health Network
The University of Vermont Health Network is an integrated system serving the residents of Vermont and northern New York with a shared mission: working together, we improve people’s lives. The partners are:

• University of Vermont Medical Center
• University of Vermont Health Network Medical Group
• University of Vermont Health Network – Alice Hyde Medical Center
• University of Vermont Health Network – Central Vermont Medical Center
• University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
• University of Vermont Health Network – Elizabethtown Community Hospital
• University of Vermont Health Network – Porter Medical Center
• University of Vermont Health Network – Home Health & Hospice

Our 4,000 health care professionals are driven to provide high-quality, cost-efficient care as close to home as possible. Strengthened by our academic connection to the University of Vermont, each of our affiliates remains committed to its local community by providing compassionate, personal care shaped by the latest medical advances and delivered by highly skilled experts.