Join us for the Walk with a Doc

On Feb. 3, join us at 9:30 a.m. at the Pearl St. entrance to the Great Hall at Springfield Health Center for a 60-minute walk with Dr. Scott Durgin, our lifestyle health Doc! Dr. Durgin will give a brief lifestyle talk before we head out for our walk.

Animal hospital returns to original facility

The Springfield Animal Hospital (SAH), owned by Dr. Brad Temple and Dr. Dena Meehan, returned to 346 River St., permanently, on Monday after months of working out of a temporary location.

Study: Vaccines don’t cause autism, pediatricians do

This study came out in July 2016 in the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons. It corroborates so many parental stories. Will your pediatrician discuss it with you?

Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated: Guess who is sicker?

It’s never been done before. The first-of-its-kind study of vaccinated vs. unvaccinated American children shows who is really ailing…and parents should be worried

The Trumpocalypse Is Near! Repent, and Repeal Obamacare!

An op-ed piece submitted to us from retired Windsor County Side Judge William Boardman of Woodstock.

Springfield Elks donate to the VA Hospital

Recently, Springfield Elks Lodge 1560 Exalted Ruler Vicki Siliski met with Alfred Montoya, medical center director at the VA Hospital in White River Junction and presented an Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant of $500 from her lodge in Springfield.

Hearts of Hope raises money for cancer patients

Hearts of Hope, a project of the volunteers at Springfield Hospital, raised $6,180 toward the purchase of items for the support and comfort of patients at Springfield Hospital’s Oncology Clinic. This total amount is the most ever raised in this decades-old holiday tradition.

Springfield awarded DHCD grant to promote a healthy community

The Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development is pleased to announce $464,000 in Municipal Planning Grant awards to 38 communities across Vermont.

Improving health with clinical hypnosis

Clinical hypnosis has proven an effective tool for a variety of healthcare needs — having been used successfully to treat pain, anxiety, fears, phobias, asthma, migraines, bedwetting, tics, irritable bowel, and habit disorders such as smoking and many other problems.

Foundation brightens hospital rooms in Springfield

Paintings, pastels and photographs of life in Vermont will now grace the patient rooms at Springfield Hospital, thanks to the Susan Sebastian Foundation.

Eileen Austin Neal Nursing Scholarship offered

Applications are being accepted for the 11th annual Eileen Austin Neal Nursing Scholarship of $1,000. This scholarship is open to any student who has been accepted into a nursing program of study.

Springfield Hospital Joins Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield’s NH Pathway Network

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire today announced four key hospitals in Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont are joining Anthem’s Pathway Network of providers.

West Nile virus found in Springfield

The Vermont Department of Health announced Friday that West Nile virus is back this summer, as mosquitoes testing positive for the virus were trapped in Springfield last week.

A look into the lab: mosquito testing

The Vermont Department of Health reports its first positive tests for West Nile Virus in three batches of mosquitoes captured in Springfield, Vermont on July 22nd.

Terry Berry named MAH Employee of the Month

Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) has named Terry Berry of Springfield, a member of the housekeeping staff for the Professional Building, its Employee of the Month.

Hospital has more trouble getting paid

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) may be helping hospitals in some ways but hurting them in others.

Springfield Hospital pleads case

Executives of Springfield Hospital told a hearing of the Green Mountain Care Board on Tuesday that the hospital was on track to post a $1 million operating loss in the fiscal year that ends Sept. 30, then faced skeptical questioning about the hospital’s request for a 5.1 percent revenue increase.

Southeastern EMT classes start today

The state’s Emergency Medical Services southeastern district is starting a series of skill-boosting classes over the next two weeks in Springfield.

Springfield Hospital Honored at Employer Appreciation Breakfast

The Occupational Development Program, in conjunction with Creative Workforce Solutions, (HCRS) Health Care & Rehabilitation Services and Lincoln Street Inc., recently held it's annual Employer Appreciation Breakfast where 3 Springfield Hospital workers were presented with awards.

Rumrill named to Springfield Hospital Board of Directors

Springfield Hospital recently appointed James Rumrill of Ludlow to its board of directors.