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Ian Odigie, DPM, appointed to Vermont Medical Board
Gov. Phil Scott recently appointed Ian Odigie, a doctor of Podiatric Medicine, to a five-year term on the Vermont Board of Medical Practice. Odigie joined the staff of Springfield Podiatry at Springfield Hospital in September of 2021. The Vermont Board of Medical Practice oversees licensing of allopathic physicians, physician assistants and podiatrists and certifies anesthesiologist […]
Grace Cottage again earns top score in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Index
In conjunction with Pride Month, Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital is pleased to announce that, once again, it has earned the highest score in Vermont in the 2024 Human Rights Campaign’s Healthcare Equality Index. Grace Cottage, UVM Medical Center in Burlington and the VA Medical Center in White River Junction tied for the top […]
Grace Cottage Hospital welcomes new CEO
The Board of Trustees of Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital in Townshend announces the appointment of Olivia Sweetnam as chief executive officer, effective July 1. She is replacing Doug DiVello, who announced last December that he would retire after a replacement was hired. A graduate of Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, with a […]
Springfield Hospital employees donate 322 pounds of food to local food shelf
In celebration of National Hospital Week, Springfield Hospital employees participated in a food drive to benefit the Springfield Family Center’s food shelf. The 322 pounds of non-perishable foods were delivered to the Family Center on May 21 after a week of collecting the food at various employee events. Springfield Hospital’s motto for the week was […]
North Star Health adds providers to expand access to primary care, vision services
North Star Health has announced that it has increased access to its primary care and vision services to all residents of southern Vermont and neighboring Sullivan and Cheshire counties in New Hampshire. A system of Federally Qualified Health Centers, North Star Health includes 14 locations offering primary care, walk-in care, annual well visits, health screenings, […]
Grace Cottage again wins ‘Best Place to Work’ award
For the second year in a row, Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital, 185 Grafton Road in Townshend, has been named one of Vermont’s “Best Places to Work” by VermontBiz magazine. The award, given each year by VermontBiz magazine and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management, the […]
Job fair to be held Thursday in Springfield
The annual River Valley Employment Fair will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 at Riverside Middle School, 13 Fairground Road in Springfield. The fair provides an opportunity for job seekers to learn more about available positions from several regional employers. There also will be a raffle for attendees and Jamaican […]
Springfield Hospital introduces first-in-Vermont Nuclear Medicine Program
Patients and physicians can experience a new level of diagnostic imaging at Springfield Hospital in its newly reopened Nuclear Medicine program, which debuted in early March. A breakthrough in nuclear medicine technology enables high diagnostic accuracy using low-dose radiation. “It has been over two years since we offered this service, and we are pleased to […]
Grafton Village Cheese Co. moves shop from Brattleboro to Proctorsville
The Grafton Village Cheese Co., a subsidiary of the Windham Foundation, has announced that it is moving its retail store and cut and wrap operation from Brattleboro to Proctorsville. A long-time fixture at Linden Street in Brattleboro, the company lost its lease when the building was sold to Retreat Farm in late 2022. The company […]
Engel & Völkers honors four as stellar sellers
Engel & Völkers Okemo announces that four of its real estate advisors have achieved the prestigious Ruby Elite status for their outstanding performance in the real estate industry. The following advisors have demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise, each successfully closing a minimum of 30 transactions in the past year: Gail Beardmore Geralyn Donohue Kristen Fehrenbach […]
Ludlow Shaw’s eyes flood wall, July re-opening
By Cara Philbin ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Shaw’s in Ludlow may reopen by the 4th of July, if the Vermont state fire marshal approves the plans presented at last week’s meeting of the Ludlow Development Review Board, according to Bill Faradie of Vertec Corp., the construction management firm handling the rebuild. The store closed, then […]
Terrigenous’ Wunderle honored with Olmsted Award
©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Scott Wunderle, PLA, ASLA of Terrigenous Landscape Architecture of Chester has been award the Olmsted Award from the Vermont Association of Landscape Architects. Vermont Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. The award, named after founding father of American urban landscape architecture Frederick Law Olmsted, celebrates Wunderle’s “tireless commitment to […]
West River Farmers Market hires new manager Applications for vendors now open for 2024 season
The Board of Directors of the West River Farmers Market welcomes Natalie Kapusta of Bondville as its new market manager for the 2024 season. The market manager is a highly detailed position that involves, among other duties, helping vendors and visitors each Saturday during the season and ensuring that the rules of the market are […]
Grace Cottage’s annual Cabin Fever Online Auction begins Feb. 14
Grace Cottage’s Cabin Fever Online Auction is a perfect way to bring fun and joy to your winter. You’ll find items that are practical, delectable, delightful and inspirational. Bidding takes place from Feb. 14 through Feb. 28, and all proceeds support patient care at Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital in Townshend. Each year, the […]
Fletcher Farm Arts School takes 2024 off to retool after financial troubles
The Society of Vermont Artists and Craftsmen, parent group of the Fletcher Farm School for the Arts & Crafts in Ludlow, announced that the organization is facing a pivotal financial crossroads that is threatening its ability to continue operating in 2024 and beyond. After years of declining enrollment exacerbated by unforeseen circumstances like the pandemic […]
Winthrop Pennock joins board of Grace Cottage
Winthrop Pennock of Townshend has joined the Board of Trustees of Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital, located in Townshend. Since 2011, Pennock has been a partner with Artisanal Cellars in White River Junction, a wine importation and distribution company. Pennock’s early professional experience is in the hospitality business. After graduating from Ithaca College, Pennock […]
Circus Smirkus names new artistic director
The Circus Smirkus Board of Directors announces the appointment of Rachel Schiffer as executive artistic director, a role that provides strategic and artistic oversight for the entire Smirkus organization, located in Greensboro. A Vermonter and Middlebury College graduate, Schiffer joined the Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour in 1995 for the first of her 10 years […]
Stettler joins Grace Cottage Foundation board
The Grace Cottage Foundation Board of Directors welcomes David Stettler to the board. Stettler graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor’s degree in politics, and received his master’s degree in Education Leadership from Columbia University’s Teachers College. He served as Assistant Head of School at The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., from 1997 to […]
Help brighten downtown Springfield for holidays
Each year, the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce orchestrates the illumination of downtown Springfield. Lamp posts, Santa’s house and the community holiday tree are all infused with a festive glow that fosters a sense of warmth and unity throughout the winter months. This cherished tradition transforms the townscape into a welcoming spectacle, as well as provides […]
Springfield Hospital welcomes Audrey Dudzik, MD, FACS to General Surgery Department
Springfield Hospital welcomes Audrey Dudzik, MD, FACS, to the General Surgery Department. Dudzik received a B.A. in Spanish and a B.S. in Microbiology, with honors, from Michigan State University. She went on to receive an M.S. degree in Basic Medical Sciences from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. and graduated from The Warren […]
