Respite House Named Dragonheart Vermont 2019 Pledge Partner
Since 2006, our friends at Dragonheart Vermont, joined by teams from across the region, have convened on the Burlington waterfront each August to paddle the iconic dragon boats in support of cancer survivors in Vermont. A significant fundraising and community awareness event, each year festival organizers choose a non-profit beneficiary...
Support Respite House: Annual 5K Fun Run & Walk Registration is Now Open
We may be bundled up against the cold and snow right now, but warmer temperatures and spring sunshine are right around the corner. That means the Development team is hard at work planning for our signature event—the 5K Fun Run & Walk to benefit the Respite House. Joggers, walkers, bikers...
From South Sudan to South Burlington: Alex Pial’s Journey to a Rewarding Career in Healthcare
For Alex Pial, LNA, caring for others is deeply rooted in who he is and where he comes from. Pial is the latest winner of the Employee Spotlight Award—a new Home Health & Hospice initiative to recognize our hardworking and compassionate employees. For the past 17 years, Pial has dedicated...
Letter From Our CEO: Thriving in a Changing World
This letter was first published in our winter community newsletter, Healthcare Comes Home. To see the full newsletter, click here. It’s been said that the one constant in life is change. While it can be by turns exciting or daunting depending on the circumstances, most will agree: It’s inevitable. I’m...
February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart disease and how to prevent it. Here, we’ll talk about how to prevent the disease at any age. Preventing heart disease means making smart choices now that will pay off for the rest of your life. Lack of...
Get Tips for a Healthy 2019
Can you change one small thing in your life? Join Home Health & Hospice and the UVM Health Network in creating healthy habits in the New Year by changing one small thing in your life. That’s all it takes to start on your way to better health. Research shows that...
HomeCare Elite Designation Reflects Quality Care, Patient Experience
Colchester, VT–October 16, 2018 – The University of Vermont Health Network – Home Health & Hospice (formerly VNA of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties) has been named a 2018 HomeCare Elite agency, a designation awarded to the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. This year, 8,898 home health...
VNA Announces New Name
Colchester, VT–October 9, 2018 — The Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties has changed its name to The University of Vermont Health Network – Home Health & Hospice. The new name and brand identity signify a formal affiliation with The University of Vermont Health Network, which began...
The University of Vermont Health Network – Home Health & Hospice Welcomes New Director of Home Health Services
Director of Home Health Services Terry Paquin has retired after 36 years at The University of Vermont Health Network – Home Health & Hospice. “It’s been such a pleasure to work with Terry and we’re going to miss her terribly,” CEO Judy Peterson said. “She has been such a big...
Fun at the Fair
Colchester Adult Day Program participants strolled through the Champlain Valley Fair last week, excitedly visiting barn animals, taking in pig races, safari showcases and munching on fare from an assortment of local eateries. Some played carnival games, winning large stuffed animals as prizes, while others eagerly pet rabbits and watched...