Monthly Archives: July 2012

Tips to Keep High Blood Pressure Under Control

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

High blood pressure, or hypertension is known as the “silent killer” because most people never have any symptoms.  If left untreated for several years, high blood pressure can lead to heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and kidney failure – all … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Health, Dr. Alicia Jacobs, Education, Family Medicine, Health resources, Heart Health, Nutrition | 5 Comments

Comparing Apples and Oranges: Thoughts on the Recent Consumer Reports Hospital Survey

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

I am a self-professed data geek.  Math, comparing data sets, the mechanics of how to draw valid conclusions, statistics – all were early interests of mine.  As my education progressed through college, medical school, residency and fellowship, the variety of … Continue reading →

Posted in  CEO, M.D, Quality | 8 Comments

Vermont Children’s Hits the “Sweet Spot” for Quality Medical Care

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

Having grown up in Vermont in a “medical family,” I thought that I knew the quality of our local health care system. It wasn’t until I joined the Vermont Children’s Hospital as an employee however, that I saw just how … Continue reading →

Posted in Caregiving, Children, Vermont Childrens Hospital | 1 Comment

Guest Blogger: A Better Understanding of the Essence of Medicine

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

In late May, I and 13 other community members had the opportunity to participate in the Community Rounds Internship Program at Fletcher Allen.  In addition to learning specific things about the hospital, such as infection rates, we all had an … Continue reading →

Posted in Cardiology, Caregiving, Education, Guest blogger, Heart Health, M.D, Orthopedics, Physicians | Leave a comment

Breast Milk: the First and Best Choice for NICU Patients

Posted on July 3, 2012 by

The best food an infant can receive after birth is breast milk. This is especially true with a premature or sick infant, who has the added challenge of needing the best nutrition so that they can grow, as well as … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Education, Neo-intensive Care Unit, Uncategorized, Vermont Childrens Hospital | Leave a comment