Category Archives: Travel

Dispatches from the Field: Performing Heart Surgery in Rwanda


This past fall, I was offered the opportunity to volunteer as a cardiac surgeon with Team Heart by my good friend, Dr. Chip Bolman. Seven years ago, Chip, who is chief of cardiac surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in … Continue reading

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Travel the World – with a Moose!


Hi, I’m Monty the Moose, the official mascot for Vermont Children’s Hospital  You may have seen me at the hospital, or met me at a local parade or in town at an event supporting our children and families.  Learn more … Continue reading

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Are We There Yet? Holiday Travel With Your Family


 Transcript: With the holidays approaching, I am surprised at the number of horror stories I seem to be hearing from parents – not about Halloween since that was back in October – but about traveling with their children. Since … Continue reading

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Exciting Travel Plans? Read This Before You Go!


Are you planning on taking a trip this winter?  Going someplace warm to sit on a beach while the folks at home in Vermont shovel snow, or maybe a safari or other adventure travel?  How you plan for this trip … Continue reading

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