Respite House’s lasting impact: Grandmother’s stay ‘changed the direction of my professional life’
Kate Favaro understands from her work as a hospice bereavement coordinator the importance of compassion. She learned its powers as a child, first-hand from her beloved grandmother, Florence, known to most as Dutchie, and through Dutchie’s end-of-life journey at McClure Miller Respite House. “I think the biggest thing is to...
Commentary: Investing in what matters
By Adrianne Johnson Ross, MHA After many years of working to advance health care delivery on a number of various fronts, I accepted the opportunity to join The University of Vermont Health Network about a year ago, looking for a role where I could make a profound difference in people’s...
Beloved Jiggety Jog (and Fun Run) is back May 5-14
Our annual Jiggety Jog & Fun Run is virtual, with some special in-person events happening throughout the week! We need your help and you can start raising funds now! Register here Our annual Jiggety Jog & Fun Run is back this year and we hope you can join...
A better night’s sleep may be just 10 steps away
Sleep is a lot more than just rest. Our top sleep expert explains it supports learning, memory, cellular repair and energy stores. Having trouble catching quality ZZZs? Get her top tips for a better snooze: 10 Tips to Stop Tossing and Turning | The University of Vermont Health Network (uvmhealth.org)
‘I help out the team as much as I can’
Connie Fleming, LNA, care specialist at Home Health & Hospice’s independent living community for adults with permanent disabilities in South Burlington, says colleagues have helped her get through some of the most difficult periods of her life. That’s why she stays, despite staffing challenges amid a nationwide shortage. “My Anderson...
‘It feels like home’
The Adult Day program offers care and a sense of belonging to elders and their families. Maria Charbonneau spent her career as a licensed nursing assistant, often caring for the elderly. But that all changed several years ago when she broke her leg in a fall. It left her struggling...
Respite House Celebrates 5 Years in New Location
This September, we celebrated the fifth anniversary of the new McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester. The new House, expanded from our 13-bed facility in Williston to 21 beds, truly belongs to this community. Hundreds of community members came together to answer the call for a larger house, ensuring more...
When cancelling a health care visit isn’t an option …
Steve Ross knows if he tries skipping an appointment, there are experts keeping him on track Steve Ross isn’t sure how many medical appointments he would have kept if not for Heather Hunneman. “I was always calling, trying to cancel … and probably wouldn’t have made all my kidney appointments,” Ross muses. “If it wasn’t for Heather (a registered nurse with The University of...
A Labor of Love: Volunteers Mimi and Church Hindes
Many McClure Miller Respite House staff members skip breakfast on Thursdays because they know Mimi Hindes will bake something delicious. A House favorite are the raspberry bars, nicknamed “Bob-Bars” after a beloved resident with whom Mimi developed a friendship. Mimi is one of over 400 volunteers who give their time and their hearts to the Respite House. She...
Giving thanks for Dr. Allan Ramsay, Hospice medical director
Few people capture the essence of Respite House and hospice care the way Allan Ramsay, MD, does. On this day of thanks, we express our deep #gratitude for Dr. Ramsay’s continuing support and leadership as our Hospice medical director. He remains a trusted support for clinicians, colleagues, patients and families,...