Monthly Archives: December 2010

While Skiing and Riding, Protect your Head at All Times: No More Excuses!

Posted on December 30, 2010 by

Welcome to the PHAT (Protect your Head at All Times) blog for the ski season 2010-2011.  In this blog we will try to provide honest answers about the benefits (and limitations) of ski helmets.  PHAT can provide honest answers about … Continue reading →

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First With Kids: Playing It Cool – What to Do If Your Child Gets Frostbite

Posted on December 28, 2010 by

Parents have been asking me some cool questions about frostbite and how to recognize it in their children.  Well, let me see if I can warm things up and provide some information on this topic. Frostbite is literally frozen body … Continue reading →

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The Brown Vest – One Volunteer’s Story

Posted on December 23, 2010 by

I started to volunteer at the Vermont Children’s Hospital at Fletcher Allen when I was 15 years old.  My mom told me I needed to volunteer or get a summer job.  When I chose to volunteer I asked to be … Continue reading →

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First With Kids: Safety Makes for Jolly Holidays

Posted on December 21, 2010 by

Transcript: (To the tune “Oh Christmas Tree”) The holidays won’t be jolly days When injuries occur so many ways! Yes it’s holiday season once again, and what better time to remind everyone of some simple things you can do to … Continue reading →

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Improving Your Care with Electronic Health Records: A Physician Perspective

Posted on December 16, 2010 by

Editor’s Note: On December 15, Fletcher Allen completed the installation of our electronic health record (EHR) in our outpatient (ambulatory) clinics; we now have the PRISM software in both our inpatient and outpatient areas.  In an EHR system, all of … Continue reading →

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