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Celebrating National
Nurses Week
As we start into National Nurses Week, I have been reflecting on some of the many talented nurses I have known over the years, and I want to thank ALL our nursing colleagues in every corner of Fletcher Allen—for their superb skills, their daily pursuit of excellence, and their commitment to the highest quality care for our patients and families.
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Category Archives: Cardiology
Using Mobile Health Apps to Diagnose Heart Problems
It’s a busy office day, and Mrs. J is seated calmly in my exam room. She has a history of an intermittent heart rhythm disturbance. She says she feels well, but that she also gets a little dizzy at times … Continue reading
Posted in Cardiology, Heart Health, Technology in Healthcare
Tagged apps, health apps, mobile health
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Giving from the Heart, For the Heart – Guest Blog by Mary Evslin
The Cardiovascular Angel Club is a new opportunity enabling philanthropists to fund potential breakthroughs in cardiology at Fletcher Allen directly and personally. Fletcher Allen, along with the University of Vermont (UVM) College of Medicine, already has one of the best … Continue reading
Guest Blogger: A Better Understanding of the Essence of Medicine
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
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“Safe in Your Hands”: A Grateful Patient Shares Her Story
Editor’s Note: Tomorrow, March 30, is National Doctor’s Day. In honor of this special occasion, we bring you a story from a grateful patient who experienced excellent care from our ED, cardiology, obstetrics, OR and internal medicine physicians and care … Continue reading
Posted in Babies, Cardiology, Care Team, Emergency Department, Guest blogger, M.D, Physicians, staff, Women's Health
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Celebrating a Healthy Heart
The American Heart Association’s 5th annual Vermont Go Red For Women® Luncheon on Feb. 16 will offer women the knowledge and tools for a healthy heart. Vermonter Lisa Call shares her success story as a Fletcher Allen cardiology patient.




