North Country Hospital

11/27/2025

From all of us at North Country Hospital, we wish you and your loved ones a safe, warm, and happy Thanksgiving.

We are grateful for the trust you place in us, and for this incredible community we’re honored to serve each day.

A special thank you to our dedicated staff who are working today to keep our patients and families safe and cared for. If you need us, we’re here.

11/14/2025

*NEW* GE Logic Ultrasound: Precision in Real Time

The hospital’s new GE Logic Ultrasound system enhances how providers can visualize everything from developing pregnancies to heart and vascular function. Its real-time imaging, high-definition resolution, and adaptable tools mean faster, clearer answers for both patients and providers.

“Our ultrasound team loves this machine,” Dr. Rinehouse says with a smile. “It’s responsive, fast, and produces stunning images that help us make immediate, informed decisions. Whether we’re assessing a patient in the emergency department or following a baby’s growth, we can trust what we see.”

In addition, we are now offering Elastography of the liver which is a test used to check the elasticity of the liver. It can help healthcare providers diagnose liver disease and help stage certain conditions such as liver fibrosis.

“Every time we add technology like this,” says Dr. Rinehouse, “we’re reminding our community that they don’t have to travel hours away for world-class care. They can get it right here, surrounded by people they know and trust.”

11/06/2025

First BEE Award Presented at North Country Hospital
Congratulations to Amy Ferland, North Country Hospital’s first BEE Award recipient!

The BEE Award was established by a group of nurses from Texas who wanted to offer patients to nominate others - alongside the DAISY Award (for nurses) - for members of the Patient Healthcare Team who go beyond expectations every day.

Amy’s nomination states, “I’d like to nominate Amy F. in patient registration in the ER for her exceptional attitude; her niceness, kindness, willing to help and answer questions was remarkable. I’ve never met such an outstanding, knowledgeable, kind person. She is an asset to this department. Thank you Amy for all your help. You’re an amazing gem to NCH.”

Amy has been with North Country for four years, and has shifted departments, now serving as a scheduler for North Country Primary Care – Newport.

BEE = Being Exceptional Everyday

11/04/2025

Well that's a wrap.. literally
Huge thanks to all at Memphremagog Press for printing and installing our new lobby mural.

10/31/2025

Here for Every Beginning

North Country Hospital’s Maternal Child team has been a part of countless first cries, first cuddles, and first memories. Families across the Northeast Kingdom have trusted us for generations, and that commitment remains as strong as ever.

Every day, our dedicated nurses, providers, and staff are honored to walk alongside you through pregnancy, delivery, and those very first moments of parenthood. It’s more than healthcare — it’s community, it’s tradition, and it’s family.

* Experienced and compassionate team
* A safe, supportive environment for every birth
* Care close to home, where it matters most

At NCH, we’re not just here for today. We’re here for every tomorrow, every milestone, and every family that chooses to begin their story with us.

10/28/2025

Honoring Our Local Heroes this First Responders Day

Today we celebrate the incredible first responders of the Northeast Kingdom — the EMTs, firefighters, police officers, dispatchers, and rescue volunteers who answer every call with courage and compassion.

At North Country Hospital, we see your dedication firsthand — in the emergency room, on the roadside, and in the moments that matter most. Your partnership saves lives every day, and we are proud to serve alongside you.

From all of us at NCH, thank you for your unwavering service to our communities.

10/27/2025

We’re excited to welcome QO Diagnostics to North Country Hospital as part of their Diagnostics Roadshow!
Our Laboratory Department will have the opportunity to experience QO’s full suite of advanced instruments and technology — hands-on and in person.

This event helps our team explore the latest innovations in lab diagnostics to ensure we continue providing the most accurate, efficient, and high-quality testing for our patients right here at home.

10/24/2025

We are grateful to the VT Foodbank who continues the VeggieVanGo food distribution all over the state. We are looking for a few hearty volunteers for the Newport site, East Side Restaurant parking lot, 4th Tuesday of every month (will be a different day in December). If you are able to help distribute food as a volunteer, please sign up here in advance: https://vtfoodbank.volunteer hub.com/

10/23/2025

Fraud Alert – Phone Scams Targeting NCH Patients

North Country Hospital has been made aware of fraudulent phone calls appearing to come from our main number or other NCH lines. Callers may claim to be from the hospital and ask for personal information such as your Medicare, Medicaid, or bank account numbers.

⚠️ Please be advised:
NCH will never call and ask you to provide or confirm your financial or insurance information over the phone unless you initiated the call to a known NCH department.

If you receive a suspicious call:

- - Do not share personal or financial information.

- - Hang up immediately.

Your privacy and security are our top priority. Please help us spread the word to protect others in our community.

10/20/2025

Take a ribbon, write a name, share the love - for those fighting and those remembered. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

10/15/2025

BARTON/ORLEANS FLU CLINIC THIS SATURDAY, Oct. 18th
8 AM - 12 PM - All ages
See you there!

10/14/2025

Big changes to tell you about... Open Enrollment for 2026 is coming soon!

The Federal Government has made changes that will impact health insurance marketplaces. New rules will change how people apply for and stay enrolled in healt...