Golisano Children's Hospital at UVM Health

Golisano Children's Hospital at UVM Health The University of Vermont Medical Center

Golisano Children’s Hospital at University of Vermont Health provides first-rate care with a child-friendly approach, from the maternity unit to the Emergency Department, from our Children's Specialty Center to our pediatric primary care clinics.

🌼 DAISY Award Winner! This one caught ICU nurse Alex Graves by surprise 😀 Alex was nominated by an appreciative colleagu...
12/23/2025

🌼 DAISY Award Winner! This one caught ICU nurse Alex Graves by surprise 😀

Alex was nominated by an appreciative colleague, who wrote:

"Not all angels have wings - some wear a name badge, scrubs and answer call bells.

🪽 Alex was the nurse that tended to my patient in their final moments of life with reverence, tenderness and grace. In every gesture, she honored their life...From one nurse to another, I can't explain the gratitude and respect I have for Alex...Watching her care for [her patient] reminded me of the “why” we became nurses, why we do this. Why presence matters. Why compassion is its own kind of medicine.

The DAISY Award doesn't begin to measure what you gave that day... But it's a small way to say: I see you. I admire you. I respect you. And I am so deeply grateful for you and the work that you continue to do.

Thank you."

🩵 A Special Tribute 🙏 Visitors to our Children’s Specialty Center might notice a new mural featuring our mascot, Monty t...
12/23/2025

🩵 A Special Tribute 🙏

Visitors to our Children’s Specialty Center might notice a new mural featuring our mascot, Monty the Moose, as a captain with a crew of lounging cats on a ship called the “SA Victory.”

This colorful artwork is a heartfelt tribute to Sue Victory, a longtime champion of children and families at Golisano Children’s Hospital at UVM Health, who passed away in August.

Sue devoted more than four decades to supporting local health care, starting in 1969. She eventually became senior administrative coordinator for our Children’s Hospital, where she was instrumental in shaping the spaces and programs that define us today.

There was no one more committed than Sue, and there was no job she would not take on when asked. Sue was front and center for renovations and new spaces, including the Children’s Specialty Center. She even helped create Monty.

Sue was known for her warmth; her sense of fairness and fun; and her deep love for cats (hence their cameo in the mural!). She was a friend, a mentor and an advocate for family centered care. She served on boards like KidSafe Collaborative and Ronald McDonald House, and she tirelessly connected our hospital to the community.

After Sue retired in 2021, she continued to help with special Children’s Hospital projects. When asked why, she replied, “Because I care.”

💙 Thank you, Sue, for caring so much, and for leaving a lasting mark on everyone who was fortunate to know you, work with you and learn from you.

12/22/2025

♥️ Meet Baldr! 🐾 🐾

Together with his owner, Michelle Carroll, they're the leading team behind PAWS, a grant-funded program designed to support the wellbeing of our health care staff through the healing presence of therapy dogs.

The PAWS Program encourages staff members to work with their own dogs to become certified through Therapy Dogs of Vermont, allowing them to return to the workplace as volunteer therapy dog handler teams.

Many more therapy dogs are on the way, courtesy of PAWS!

The holidays are joyful, but they’re also busy. Small oversights can turn into big health emergencies. Our emergency car...
12/20/2025

The holidays are joyful, but they’re also busy. Small oversights can turn into big health emergencies.

Our emergency care experts recommend planning ahead:

✔️ Child-proof your home when hosting families. Secure medications and other hazards.

✔️ Stock up on medications before holiday closures.

✔️ Know when to call your doctor vs. visit the ER - especially if you’re under specialty care.

See all 7 expert tips to keep your holidays safe. 🔗 Link in the comments.

🎅 MOSAIC PROJECT | Claus and Affect 🎅“My wife says I become a different person in the suit. Maybe I do. People treat you...
12/20/2025

🎅 MOSAIC PROJECT | Claus and Affect 🎅
“My wife says I become a different person in the suit. Maybe I do. People treat you differently.” Meet Ken Bell, the director of patient access and revenue cycle applications at UVM Health.
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I didn’t plan on being Santa. A coworker brought a suit to our holiday party and asked if I’d wear it. I said sure, figured it’d be a one-time thing. It wasn’t.

Now every weekend between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I’m somewhere in the red suit — hotel lobbies, toy drives, brunches, pet photo nights. Families come back every year. Some kids bring me drawings. Some take years to warm up. A lot of the adults are just as excited, if not more. I’ve had folks recognize me months later just from the beard and grin. That always makes me laugh.

I don’t charge for appearances. If someone offers, I ask them to donate to the food shelf or Toys for Tots. Restaurants have tried to pay me. One gave me hotel gift certificates so I could pass them along to someone who needed them.

I carry little Santa coins in my pocket. A while back, a coworker called me in a panic — her son didn’t think Santa could find him while they were traveling. I put on the suit and drove over to New York to surprise her son at a skating rink. I handed him a coin, and said, “Put this on your nightstand on Christmas Eve. I’ll know where to go.” His whole face lit up. I still think about that one.

My wife says I become a different person in the suit. Maybe I do. People treat you differently. Strangers start talking. People smile more. I see folks reconnect at events who haven’t caught up in years. Moments like that are rare these days. But in this role, for a little while, you feel like the center of something that still brings people together.

Being Santa isn’t about the costume, it’s about connection. And in a season that can feel rushed and commercial, that’s a gift worth giving.
~~~
The Mosaic Project is a collection of short stories about the people of University of Vermont Health. These are your coworkers, caregivers, neighbors, family members, friends – each with unique life experiences that are part of the vibrant mosaic of who we are.

Regarding the proposed rule that could affect funding for hospitals providing gender-affirming care for minors.Please kn...
12/19/2025

Regarding the proposed rule that could affect funding for hospitals providing gender-affirming care for minors.

Please know that as of now, nothing has changed for our patients who need this care.

Yesterday's announcement is the start of a long process. We’re committed to following evidence-based medicine and will continue to work with our partners to ensure this care remains available. We’ll share updates as we know more.

Thank you for trusting us with your care.

12/18/2025

🎄✨ 15 Years of Holiday Magic! ✨🎄

Today, dozens of emergency responders from our region – including the incredible teams from Burlington Vermont Fire Department and Burlington Police Department – escorted Santa to Golisano Children’s Hospital at UVM Health for the Operation Fire Cuffs 2025 celebration!

Thanks to the generosity of our community, Santa delivered toys and gift cards for pediatric patients – not just for the holidays, but for special occasions and those moments when a child needs a smile throughout the year.

This tradition has been going strong for 15 years. A big thank-you to our communities and the dedicated first responders, local businesses and community partners who make this day unforgettable.

It takes a neighborhood.Children with complex medical needs – and their families – face serious challenges, especially i...
12/09/2025

It takes a neighborhood.

Children with complex medical needs – and their families – face serious challenges, especially in rural areas where specialized care may not be close to home.

Research at Golisano Children's Hospital at UVM Health, UVM Health - UVM Medical Center and The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont could help those kids can get better, more consistent care – while empowering their families.

Read Nora’s story, and how her “health neighborhood” came together, at the link in the comments.

🎉 15 Years of Giving!Every year, the Operation Fire Cuffs toy drive collects donated toys and gift cards that help pedia...
12/04/2025

🎉 15 Years of Giving!

Every year, the Operation Fire Cuffs toy drive collects donated toys and gift cards that help pediatric patients we serve from across Vermont and Northern New York.

This tradition, now in its 15th year, would not be possible without the generosity of Vermonters. First responders, local businesses and community partners collect donations, which are delivered to the hospital (with help from Santa Claus) every December.

📌 Want to help?
There are still a few weeks left before this year’s event!

Visit the Operation Fire Cuffs 2025 page for wish lists, drop-off locations and more – including a special T-shirt sale that supports this extraordinary toy drive.

Together, we can make this holiday season brighter.

11/28/2025

With cases of pertussis (also known as "whooping cough") rising in Central Vermont and beyond, our physicians reveal who is most at risk, what symptoms look like and how to stay protected against this highly contagious respiratory disease.

11/25/2025

🦃 Our inaugural Thanksgiving parade! A huge thanks to our staff members for putting a smile on our faces today. You may rival the !

🐝 🐝 🐝 A huge thanks to child life specialist Jenny Eddy, who recently received the Be Extraordinary Everyday (BEE) Award...
11/24/2025

🐝 🐝 🐝 A huge thanks to child life specialist Jenny Eddy, who recently received the Be Extraordinary Everyday (BEE) Award for her exceptional dedication, compassion and professionalism. Jenny was nominated by her colleague, who wrote:

🌞 "Not only does Jenny bring an incredible sense of calm, warm and reassurance to every child and family, she provides the same spirit to her colleagues. I have learned so much from working with Jenny and witnessing her unwavering belief in the resilience of children.

She approaches every situation with empathy, creativity and purpose by epitomizing the power of human connection in healing. Her insights are routinely sought by nursing, physicians and social workers alike. She is adaptable by nature and meets every patient and family where they are at.

💚 Where Jenny shines brightest is during those quiet moments...helping a family cope following a traumatic event, an unwanted diagnosis or the final days of a child's life. The moments where many feel the urge to disappear are when Jenny makes sure she is present and available...This is the heart of the BEE Award - going above and beyond in compassion and in care."

Thank you, Jenny, for all that you do!

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