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The Beat

Nancy Malhotra, Stroke Nurse Practitioner and Lindsey Willis, Nursing Professional Development Practitioner, filming a caretaker training video at UVM Medical Center.

Giving

Philanthropy Supports Caregivers of Stroke Patients

February 3, 2026

A new philanthropy-funded training program is empowering caregivers of stroke patients with tools, resources and a support network to help them care for loved ones transitioning from the hospital to their home.

Michelle LaBounty uses a cardiac rehab exercise bike at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital.

Heart & Vascular

Your Heart’s Silent Red Flags

January 30, 2026

Five things every woman should know.

David Schneider, MD, examines a patient with a stethoscope.

Heart & Vascular

Podcast: Changing the Beat - How UVM Medical Center is Advancing Heart Care

January 28, 2026

UVM Medical Center has spent decades advancing cardiac care for patients and our understanding of the complex factors that impact heart health.

Portrait of April Plante, RN, and Jayme Richland.

Home Health & Hospice

Podcast: Medical Respite - Bridging the Gap for Those Without Shelter

January 28, 2026

Learn about the need and impact of Home Health’s Medical Respite Program — addressing gaps in care and support for individuals struggling with housing insecurity.

Lil Venner, Jan Watt and Charlotte Kenney at McClure Miller Respite House.

Home Health & Hospice

Three Women, 135 Years of Hospice Care

January 27, 2026

Nation's longest-serving volunteers say hospice work brings joy.

Stock photo of a woman checking her continuous glucose monitor while at the gym.

Primary Care

The New Curiosity About Glucose

January 26, 2026

Why some athletes turn to continuous monitoring.

A dermatologist examines a patient's skin in an exam room at Central Vermont Medical Center..

Dermatology

Improving Dermatology Access Across the Region

January 26, 2026

A new triage model speeds care for high-acuity patients and streamlines primary/specialty collaboration.

Pediatric patient Macie Hoyt lays on a hospital bed for an ultrasound on her abdomen.

Giving

Investing in Care, Investing in People

January 23, 2026

Historic $755,000 donation supports workforce development and long-term health care in the North Country.

Children's Health

Podcast: How Vermont’s Only Pediatric Neurosurgeon Helps Young Brains Overcome Big Challenges

January 23, 2026

Join us as we look inside look at the system of care, treatment and support that serves pediatric patients and their families navigating neurological conditions and diagnoses.

Nutrition Services

Podcast: Beyond Nutrition - Culinary Medicine and the Future of Healthy Habits

January 20, 2026

Join us as we dive into the concept of Culinary Medicine, a paradigm-shifting approach to food and wellness at University of Vermont Medical Center.

Kian Ruid at a physical therapy appointment.

Surgery

Brain Surgery, Big Comeback

January 15, 2026

When severe headaches sidelined 14-year-old athlete Kian Ruid, an MRI revealed a rare brain abnormality called an arteriovenous malformation (AVM).

A Steps to Wellness participant uses a laptop, yoga mat and hand weights at home.

Cancer Care

Stronger Every Step

January 15, 2026

Free program helps cancer patients regain strength and confidence.

Sage Collins poses for a photo with her infant son.

Cancer Care

'I’m Going to Be Around for You'

January 9, 2026

UVM Cancer Center specialists give new mom hope during her toughest fight.

Alexa Valyou and her mother ride a merry-go-round.

Children's Health

Podcast: Into the Comfort Zone - Reducing Fear for Pediatric Patients

January 9, 2026

Routine medical appointments like blood draws and other diagnostic procedures challenged a pediatric patient until her mother discovered The Comfort Zone.