During Diversity Month, commit to being an ally
By Adrianne Johnson Ross, MHA Last month, while on her way to becoming the first Black woman U.S. Supreme Court justice in history, Ketanji Brown Jackson endured three days of blistering questioning about her judicial practices, LSAT scores, sentencing decisions and personal background. The approval process for any Supreme Court...
YOU make our work possible – thank you!
The work of Home Health & Hospice depends on our people: our talented and dedicated staff and many generous friends in our community and far beyond who give their time and resources to help us care for our neighbors. With this support, we are able to do so much more. We...
Trust flourishes at home
Pediatric therapists from Family and Children’s Program find success providing care at home For the past 10 months, Josephine Tobin, who celebrated her first birthday in October, has had regular playdates at her home in Hinesburg with Scottie Taylor, DPT and Rebecca Grimm, MS, OTR/L. At least that’s what she...
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...