Working together to better serve our communities makes us stronger, focused on collaboration instead of competition. As a team, The University of Vermont Health Networkimproves the lives of our patients by delivering outstanding care cost-effectively, as close to patient'shomes as possible.
Our hospitals and physicians are bringing the best of community and academic medicine together, sharing their knowledge and resources to give patients access to leading-edge technology, advanced treatment options and the highest level of compassionate care -the heart and science of medicine.
Our network was created in October 2011 when Fletcher Allen in Burlington, Vermont, and Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, Vermont, signed an affiliation agreement. In January 2013, New York partners Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh and Elizabethtown Community Hospital in Elizabethtown joined the affiliation. In May 2017 Porter Medical Center joined the affiliation. On January 1, 2018, the UVM Health Network Home Health & Hospice (formerly the VNA of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties) joined the network. (The network was originally called Fletcher Allen Partners.)
The University of Vermont Health Network's Board of Trustees is comprised of up to 22 members. Up to 20 members are nominated by the Networks governance committee through a nomination process designed to select trustees with diverse skills and experiences who are dedicated to the Networks mission and vision. The two ex-officio members are the President and Chief Executive Officer of the University of Vermont Health Network and the Dean of the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont. Trustees are elected to serve four-year terms and may serve up to two terms. The boards role is to provide oversight of the Networks management in order to ensure that it is faithfully carrying out the Networks mission. The board is committed to being an antiracist board, aligning its board practices with those of the organization and creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive board.
What happens when talented physicians work together as teachers, clinicians, and researchers? Academic health care that's both inspired and personal. With access to state-of-the-art technology, our physicians provide multidisciplinary care while teaching and training the next generation of healthcare professionals.
The University of Vermont Health NetworkMedical Group includes both faculty physicians, who practice at hospitals and clinics across the UVM Health Network, and community physicians, who care for patients throughout Central and Western Vermont and Northern New York.
The hundreds of physician members of The UVM Health Network Medical Group are not only improving the lives of patients in our own backyard and across the region, but their dedication to knowledge and discovery is advancing the field of medicine.
All hospitals within The University of Vermont Health Network benefit from the academic medicine of The University of Vermont Medical Center. We participate in groundbreaking research and provide advanced medicine and compassionate care to everyone in our community. This is what we call the heart and science of medicine.
In alliance with The Larner College of Medicine at UVM and UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences, our physicians and staff advance the field of medicine through scientific research and collaboration.
Through our affiliation with The University of Vermont, all hospitals within our Network will benefit from millions of dollars in external grant funding, which will support 308 research projects. Whether it's the discovery of a gene that causes migraines, or the correlation between cardiovascular exercise and lung cancer, the hospitals of The University of Vermont Health Network are able to leverage the latest scientific research to provide you advanced medical care.
A statement from UVM Health Network President and CEO John R. Brumsted, MD, who pledges that the health system will be committed to ongoing, careful and meaningful action in the effort to create a culture that is equitable, diverse and inclusive for our employees, patients and the communities we serve.
Our country is in the midst of a long overdue reckoning with systemic racism. For many, including me, this is both a personal and an institutional reckoning. As a white male, Im reflecting upon how privileged a life I have led and the fact that I have not faced barriers because of the color of my skin. As the leader of an organization that employs thousands and impacts the health of more than a million people in our two-state region, my commitment is that the UVM Health Network will be engaged in racial justice work and committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Our dedication to this task carries even greater urgency because we are a health care institution. We acknowledge the persistent and appalling racial disparities in health care outcomes, and we know that stamping out systemic racism is not only the right thing to do; its also at the core of our mission to provide high quality, affordable, accessible care to our communities. That means we must take on these challenges within our own workforce; in the care we deliver every day to our patients; and also within the communities we serve.
The fact is, change must happen in every organization, both now and into the future. It cannot be something we simply talk about or plan for some uncertain date, and it cannot be a one and done initiative. We must commit ourselves to ongoing, careful and meaningful action, and acknowledge that it is critical and overdue.
The journey for UVM Health Network has begun. Steps include listening sessions with employees who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color; education and training for senior leaders; a Diversity Workforce Assessment survey administered by an outside firm; and a third-party tool that enables staff to confidentially report potential violations of the law, our Code of Conduct or other policies and procedures.
I want to emphasize that we are on a journey; theres much more work to be done. At each of our networks affiliate organizations, there are or will be steering committees focused on equity, diversity and inclusion. In the near and long term, there will be additional leadership and organizational changes to support our efforts. Making and sustaining necessary change will be everyones responsibility, but it starts at the top of our network. We will be intentional and deliberate, and the lessons we learn will inform the way forward.
Anyone who knows me knows how deeply I care for the UVM Health Network. For more than 30 years, this has been my home, and I am proud of the work we do. But I also believe we have not done enough to prioritize equity, diversity and inclusion. We are facing that reality head-on now, and we pledge to do better. Our people are our most treasured resource, and when we pull together and commit to something, great things happen. Thats how I know we will make good on our promise.
The six hospitals in The University of Vermont Health Networkwork together to provide high-quality, cost-efficient care as close to home as possible. Learn about each of The UVM Health Network members below.
The University of Vermont Medical Center The University of Vermont Medical Center, together with the Larner College of Medicine at UVMand the UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences, is Vermont's academic medical center. Located in Burlington, The UVM Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital that serves as a regional referral center providing advanced care to approximately one million people in Vermont and northern New York and as a community hospital for approximately 150,000 residents in Chittenden and Grand Isle counties.
It holds a top 10 ranking nationally among university hospitals for quality and accountability and ranks No. 1 in patient safety. Our primary, secondary and tertiary services cover every major area of medicine.We have the region's only Level 1 trauma center, The University of Vermont Children's Hospital, The University of Vermont Cancer Center, the only Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Vermont, and comprehensive cardiovascular services and stroke treatment.
The University of Vermont Health Network Alice Hyde Medical Center Alice Hyde Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit hospital located in Malone, NY. Established in 1913, Alice Hyde Medical Center provides high-quality, low-cost health care to the more than 55,000 residents of the North Country. The Medical Center consists of a 76-bed acute care facility, a 135-bed long-term care facility, and a 30-bed assisted living facility.
Alice Hyde also has a walk-in clinic, and a robust primary care practice, which includes offices on the Malone campus, as well as four family health centers which bring primary and preventive services into the community.Alice Hyde also offers specialty care, including women's health services, a family maternity center, a cancer center, an orthopedic and rehabilitation center, a dental center, general surgery, cardiology, and more. Alice Hyde Medical Center employs more than 700 people across its facilities. Alice Hyde Medical Center is governed by a 13-member Board of Directors and is accredited by the Joint Commission.
The University of Vermont Health Network Central Vermont Medical Center The University of Vermont Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center of Berlin, Vermont, consists of a not-for-profit acute care hospital offering a full spectrum of in-patient and out-patient services and 24-hour emergency care, National Life Cancer Treatment Center, Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing, and 18 medical group practices.Its mission is to work collaboratively with the other network partners to meet the needs and improve the health of the residents of central Vermont.
The University of Vermont Health Network Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital The University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital is a private, not-for-profit hospital established in 1967 with the merger of Champlain Valley and Physicians hospitals. It is the largest healthcare provider and employer in New York's North Country. The hospital partners with Adirondack Medical Center and Hudson Headwaters Health Network in the Adirondack Health Institute.The hospital offers 24-hour emergency care, freestanding ambulatory surgery and rehabilitation centers, an accredited cancer center, and a heart center that has earned national acclaim for outcomes and quality.
The University of Vermont Health Network Home Health & Hospice The UVM Health Network Home Health & Hospice is Vermont's oldest and largest non-profit home health and hospice agency providing the full spectrum of medically-complex home and community-based care to individuals and families throughout Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties. Programs span a lifetime and include comprehensive nursing care for adults and children, rehabilitation services, chronic disease management, hospice, and palliative care services, adult day programs and private care services.
The University of Vermont Health Network Elizabethtown Community Hospital The University of Vermont Health Network - Elizabethtown Community Hospital is a non-profit, 25-bed critical access hospital providing health care to communities throughout Essex County, New York (600 square miles). It offers an inpatient unit with both acute and sub-acute care, a 24-hour emergency department, access to specialists, a complete therapy department, on-site laboratory and pharmacy, an all-digital radiology department, chemotherapy/infusion treatment, and a cardiac rehabilitation program all supported by advanced technology throughout the facility.
The hospital owns a network of community health centers, offering convenient access to primary care throughout the area, and is the only critical access hospital in Essex County accredited by the Joint Commission, reflecting its commitment to achieving certain performance standards.
The University of Vermont Health Network Porter Medical Center The University of Vermont Health Network - Porter Medical Center is a non-profit healthcare organization located in Middlebury, Vermont. providing medical and long-term care services for residents of Addison County, northern Rutland County, northeastern New York State, students and staff of Middlebury College and visitors to the area. Comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital, 105-bed skilled nursing facility and a network of primary care and specialty medical practices, Porter has been providing high quality/comprehensive healthcare services since 1925.
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newest oldest highest lowestAndrea Viets
2 years ago
Highly recommend! After a day of increasing discomfort, I woke in the middle of the night in severe pain. Of course it was a Friday. I contacted six dental practices - they either couldn't see me for weeks or did not accept my insurance. When I called UVMMC Dental Clinic, they offered an appointment within two hours. Staff were warm, welcoming, and kind. With x-ray and visual assessment, doctor identified a cracked rear molar (as I thought) and beginnings of infection. Within one hour, I was assessed, given local numbing medication (in excellent fashion, no pinching or burning), tooth was extracted, and after a brief observation time afterward I was on my way home. I am incredibly appreciative of the staff for getting me in right away on a Friday afternoon, and resolving the issue immediately. They are my new dental care provider.
Alyssa Boyle
2 years ago
WOW! As a former hygienist I was well aware that dentists are egotistical. That's just the tip of the ice burg. When I first spoke to the women on the phone, they seemed very kind and wonderful and I was very excited to have found an office with kind and competent front desk staff. Day of my appointment. I go in and the front desk staff are cold and rude. The assistant brings me to the operatory and is cold, rude, and rushing me. She is short with me with everything I say and not even trying to hide her annoyance with everything that I say. It did not make me feel very welcome and comfortable as a new patient. As a former hygienist with 13 years experience and having a night guard for the last 15, I need a new one and I had let the staff there know. the dentist I saw agreed with me that I should have a night guard made. i called the office a couple days after my appointment to set up an appointment to have an impression made and the woman was so rude and telling me "that's not how we do it" and bla bla bla. So i said ok. So then I send an email telling them I haven't had a night guard for a couple years and I really really need one. i then receive an email directly from the Dentist there, who clearly had his ego hurt from having a hygienist (how dare someone with a lower title recommend any treatment for themself), telling me "the patient doesn't make the treatment recommendations, the dentist does that". Basically dismissing my knowledge and need for this treatment because he wants to wait until he can personally recommend it i supposed. So i then responses with an email telling them I didn't appreciate the condescending attitude, and then I was kicked out of the practice. Very unprofessional, cold, and rude staff here. They don't make you feel welcome and they make you feel rushed. I do not recommend .
T Maskell
2 years ago
I was in a complete DENTAL CRISIS about to lose my top front tooth from a car accident and root canal years ago. I have EXTREMELY SEVERE Dental Anxiety to the point I have to take Valium. No dental insurance and knew the options weren't good. Implants are way to expensive and take months to a year to even be actually put in. I was horrified at the thought of a $700 "flipper" that would be clearly different from other teeth AND need to be removed for eating. I was going into severe depression over this. I got in really quickly for an emergency evaluation and treated the infection finally with a stronger antibiotic. They went over my options with me in tears, Dentist had amazing bedside manner and calmed me down and one of the options was a Newer option to take the tooth out and fix it up and GLUE it back in!! Looks better than it has in years and I was so grateful and more confident immediately!! Was painful and pricy but so worth it to not walk around with no front tooth!!! 4stars only because they do things differently and in the order and time frame they decide and that's a bit annoying. Hard for me also to have a different person as they rotate, but It is a teaching center so I get. Staff mostly were all wonderful and welcoming but the assistants/nurses seemed somewhat ANNOYED by my anxiety and need to take anxiety medicine...actually asked me NOT to take it for the next appointment?? I found that odd since it wasn't like we were having a conversation. Can't really talk while dentist working in my mouth. Was also during the height of Covid. Overall I feel like without this place I'd be on my couch unwilling to go out in public with no front tooth!! I definitely recommend it to ANYONE struggling with dental issues especially emergencies with or without dental insurance. As long as you can pay a significant chunk of the bill they will work with you to make payments!! Can take a while for new patients so try to make an appointment soon if expecting upcoming dental issues.
April Broscius
2 years ago
A deplorable dental practice. My filings look terrible, and still ache everyday. They mutilated my teeth after waiting for months to get an appointment. Don't waste your time!
April Broscius
3 years ago
A deplorable dental practice. My filings look terrible, and still ache everyday. They mutilated my teeth after waiting for months to get an appointment. Don't waste your time!
Jim Maccallum
3 years ago
Appointment mix up found out I didn't have one. They took me in anyway. These guys are awesome
T Maskell
3 years ago
I was in a complete DENTAL CRISIS about to lose my top front tooth from a car accident and root canal years ago. I have EXTREMELY SEVERE Dental Anxiety to the point I have to take Valium. No dental insurance and knew the options weren't good. Implants are way to expensive and take months to a year to even be actually put in. I was horrified at the thought of a $700 "flipper" that would be clearly different from other teeth AND need to be removed for eating. I was going into severe depression over this. I got in really quickly for an emergency evaluation and treated the infection finally with a stronger antibiotic. They went over my options with me in tears, Dentist had amazing bedside manner and calmed me down and one of the options was a Newer option to take the tooth out and fix it up and GLUE it back in!! Looks better than it has in years and I was so grateful and more confident immediately!! Was painful and pricy but so worth it to not walk around with no front tooth!!! 4stars only because they do things differently and in the order and time frame they decide and that's a bit annoying. Hard for me also to have a different person as they rotate, but It is a teaching center so I get. Staff mostly were all wonderful and welcoming but the assistants/nurses seemed somewhat ANNOYED by my anxiety and need to take anxiety medicine...actually asked me NOT to take it for the next appointment?? I found that odd since it wasn't like we were having a conversation. Can't really talk while dentist working in my mouth. Was also during the height of Covid. Overall I feel like without this place I'd be on my couch unwilling to go out in public with no front tooth!! I definitely recommend it to ANYONE struggling with dental issues especially emergencies with or without dental insurance. As long as you can pay a significant chunk of the bill they will work with you to make payments!! Can take a while for new patients so try to make an appointment soon if expecting upcoming dental issues.
Jim Maccallum
3 years ago
Appointment mix up found out I didn't have one. They took me in anyway. These guys are awesome
Cameron DeRose-Barden
3 years ago
They make you feel really at ease. Good vibes and nice people.
Dierdra Michelle
3 years ago
I have received the most consistently excellent care from the doctors and technicians here. I highly recommend.
Cameron DeRose-Barden
4 years ago
They make you feel really at ease. Good vibes and nice people.
Dierdra Michelle
4 years ago
I have received the most consistently excellent care from the doctors and technicians here. I highly recommend.
Morgan Jones
4 years ago
Competent but nothing more. I have major dental anxiety, but needed to go in for filling replacement. They scheduled an exam, a cleaning, and scheduled the filling at the end of the exam for two months later, despite a filling being as quick as a cleaning. Their service is not adapted to patient needs. They did nothing to alleviate my anxiety. In fact, the doctor gave his prognosis with the chair reclined back so that he was talking down over me, and when they took x-rays the assistant used plates that were so badly fitted to my mouth they left an abrasion that lasted two days. When I complained, I was told that their practice is a teaching practice and my case would be too difficult or complicated for us to be a good match. Apparently they don't teach their students to deal with patients with anxiety or complex cases...I wouldn't want to be a student at a place like that either. They only get 2 stars because they did seem technically proficient, as much as they needed to be for an exam.
Patrick Glynn
4 years ago
I just started going here. I had a cap cemented back in(don't know if it's cement or clue) after it came loose on my first visit. I went back today and had my bridge cemented back in also. Yes, seems like everything is falling out of my mouth all at the same time. This was old dental work that I needed fixed that I had done when I was a kid. The staff is top notch and very nice. Everyone I encountered was very good at there job and I didn't feel like they were rushing me like other places I've been to. They had a lot of good advice for me on how to go forward with fixing my bridge. Happy to find a place that I'm not nervous to go to and know that they will do a great job. The woman taking my x-rays made sure over and over that I wasn't in pain when she was taking them. I wasn't ever in pain, but she still asked over and over if the position of the devce was in a good spot before taking the shot. I've been to place where they could care less and make you deal with it. It's the little things like this that go a long way. Thanks for helping me with my issues and helping me get on the right track to having healthier teeth. I've avoided the dentist for a long time and feel more comfortable about going now.
Morgan Jones
5 years ago
Competent but nothing more. I have major dental anxiety, but needed to go in for filling replacement. They scheduled an exam, a cleaning, and scheduled the filling at the end of the exam for two months later, despite a filling being as quick as a cleaning. Their service is not adapted to patient needs. They did nothing to alleviate my anxiety. In fact, the doctor gave his prognosis with the chair reclined back so that he was talking down over me, and when they took x-rays the assistant used plates that were so badly fitted to my mouth they left an abrasion that lasted two days. When I complained, I was told that their practice is a teaching practice and my case would be too difficult or complicated for us to be a good match. Apparently they don't teach their students to deal with patients with anxiety or complex cases...I wouldn't want to be a student at a place like that either. They only get 2 stars because they did seem technically proficient, as much as they needed to be for an exam.
Patrick Glynn
5 years ago
I just started going here. I had a cap cemented back in(don't know if it's cement or clue) after it came loose on my first visit. I went back today and had my bridge cemented back in also. Yes, seems like everything is falling out of my mouth all at the same time. This was old dental work that I needed fixed that I had done when I was a kid. The staff is top notch and very nice. Everyone I encountered was very good at there job and I didn't feel like they were rushing me like other places I've been to. They had a lot of good advice for me on how to go forward with fixing my bridge. Happy to find a place that I'm not nervous to go to and know that they will do a great job. The woman taking my x-rays made sure over and over that I wasn't in pain when she was taking them. I wasn't ever in pain, but she still asked over and over if the position of the devce was in a good spot before taking the shot. I've been to place where they could care less and make you deal with it. It's the little things like this that go a long way. Thanks for helping me with my issues and helping me get on the right track to having healthier teeth. I've avoided the dentist for a long time and feel more comfortable about going now.
Lindsey Adams
5 years ago
I had the white spots on my teeth removed using micro abrasion, I couldn't be happier with the results!
Lindsey Adams
6 years ago
I had the white spots on my teeth removed using micro abrasion, I couldn't be happier with the results!
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