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CVPH patients Bonnie and Phil Smith hug for a photo.

Retired United States Air Force veteran Philip Smith honors his wife and those who cared for her, one gift at time.

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Podcast: The Tick-Borne Disease You’ve Never Heard Of

Babesiosis, a malaria-like infection spread by ticks, is becoming more common across Vermont and northern New York. Infectious disease physician and researcher Peter Hyson, MD, explains why cases are climbing, why some people get sicker than others and how his research could lead to better treatments. He also shares how a changing environment is shaping the diseases we face.

Group of 10 Asha Clinic opening attendees who made the clinic possible.

Life Warrants More Than Mere Survival

Inside Asha Clinic, a new approach to caring for people experiencing suicidal thoughts is taking shape.

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Podcast: More than Lyme: The Tick-Borne Diseases You Need to Know About

Public Health Veterinarian Natalie Kwit and tick surveillance lead Patti Casey look at Lyme disease, alpha-gal syndrome and other tick-borne illnesses.

Pediatric Allergy & Immunology

Pediatric allergy & immunology cares for infants, children and adolescents with allergies, asthma, eczema, food allergies, immune disorders and more.

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Expanding Access to Nursing Education

A grant from the Charles R. Wood Foundation is helping nurses at UVM Health - Alice Hyde Medical Center and UVM Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital pursue advanced education without the burden of tuition. The program aims to expand access to professional development while strengthening clinical instruction and the nursing workforce across northern New York.

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Reducing Pain and Anxiety During Gynecological Care

Experiencing pain, anxiety or general discomfort during a gynecological procedure or exam is not uncommon.

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Podcast: Why Ticks Are Showing Up in More Places

Ticks are small, but the health risks they create are growing. Hear why some tick species are moving into new areas, what wildlife has to do with it and what the latest surveillance is showing.

How to Apply

Learn how to apply to the The University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program.

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Pioneers of Hospice: Changing the Face of Dying

Pioneers of Hospice tells the remarkable story of these four visionaries — Dame Cicely Saunders, Florence Wald, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and Balfour Mount. Through exclusive interviews with these and other experts, this documentary details — in the voices of the pioneers themselves — the transformation of end-of-life care and the profound impact the movement had on health care around the world.

Home Health & Hospice