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Gifford offers the perfect combination of family-centered care and advanced technology.

Gifford is a community hospital in Randolph, Vt., with family health centers in Berlin, Bethel, Chelsea, Randolph, and Rochester, and specialty services throughout central Vermont. A Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the nation, Gifford is a full-service hospital with a 24-hour emergency department, inpatient and rehabilitation units, a day care, an adult day care, a 30-bed nursing home, and a renowned Birthing Center. It’s the medical center’s goal to offer each patient a medical home, where patients are comfortable receiving care and build long-lasting relationships with their caregivers. As a community hospital, Gifford's mission is to improve the health of the people and communities it serves by providing and assuring access to affordable, high-quality health care, and by promoting the health and well-being of everyone in its service area.

01/23/2026

We are excited to welcome Dr. Barbara McKeon to the Gifford Board of Directors! Dr. McKeon brings over 25 years of leadership in education, wellness, and speech-language pathology. Her most recent role as Senior Program Director at the Cahn Fellowship in New York allowed her to support educational leaders nationwide.

A certified fitness trainer and wellness educator, Dr. McKeon has also served as an educational leader in New York City schools and provided speech-language services to numerous Vermont school districts. Her connection to Gifford runs deep, both personally and professionally, and she is passionate about promoting wellness and sustaining high-quality, person-centered local healthcare.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Barbara McKeon and stay tuned to meet the rest of our new board members!

01/22/2026

At the start of each year, many of us set resolutions, goals to lose weight, break habits, and improve ourselves. But what if the key to meaningful change doesn't lie in January 1st, but in when we choose to examine our lives, even in the midst of challenges?

In her latest blog post, Gifford Volunteer Chaplain Kathy Rohloff shares her personal reflections on self-examination, growth, and the power of making conscious decisions to change.

Kathy, along with all of our dedicated volunteer chaplains, is here to listen with compassion and help guide you through tough times, without judgment, offering a nonsectarian presence. If you ever need someone to talk to, call Rev. Tim Eberhardt at 802-728-2107.

Take a moment to read Kathy’s words of wisdom on how to live a life worth living, one decision at a time at the link in our comments.

01/21/2026

Ready to start loving what you do? Gifford is excited to sponsor a limited number of spots in a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) Training Program taught by Stafford Technical Center starting in March 2026! Get paid while you train and earn up to $8,000 in sign-on & retention bonuses!

Program Details:
Dates: March 10 – May 14, 2026
Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Randolph, VT & Rutland, VT

During this program, you will:
- Receive paid classroom time while learning from experienced professionals.
- Gain hands-on experience at the Menig Nursing Home as a Geriatric Aid, working additional hours alongside your training.

Upon successful completion of the program, participants will join our team as a Licensed Nursing Assistant, with both part-time and full-time positions available.

Learn more and apply today at the link in our comments.

01/20/2026

We are excited to welcome Dr. R. Mariah North, a part-time OB/GYN, to our Women's Health team! Dr. North's passion for providing compassionate, patient-centered care makes her a perfect fit for our community and mission.

Dr. North brings extensive experience as an OB/GYN generalist, with expertise in both outpatient and hospital settings, offering obstetrics, gynecology, and surgical care. She completed her residency at the University of New Mexico and has worked in a variety of clinical environments, from large urban hospitals to small community-based health systems.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. North to Gifford! We are excited to have her as part of our team and look forward to the positive impact she will have on our patients and our community.

Learn more about Dr. North at the link in our comments.

01/19/2026

Today, we pause to reflect on the vision and values of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader who inspired us all to work for a better, more just world.

Gifford is open with normal hours today, ready to care for you and your loved ones. If you need us, we’re here to help!

Let’s continue to honor Dr. King’s message of service and commitment to each other by showing kindness, compassion, and understanding in all we do.

01/16/2026

🔥🛑 This week, Chris and Rich from SERVPRO Team Paul generously donated smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to our Pediatrics Clinic at Gifford!

As part of their ongoing commitment to community safety, SERVPRO Team Paul has been distributing these vital detectors to medical facilities across our service area, including southwestern New Hampshire and southern and central Vermont. This initiative aims to provide new families with brand-new detectors to help ensure the safety of their homes and loved ones.

Being prepared before an emergency can make all the difference, and we are so thankful to SERVPRO for taking proactive steps to promote fire safety!

Pictured here: Our amazing Pediatrics team alongside Chris Philipsen of SERVPRO and Randolph Police Chief Scott Clouatre.

Thank you, SERVPRO, for helping keep our community safe!

01/15/2026

Please join us in welcoming neurologist Thomas T. Schmidt, MD, to Gifford!

Dr. Schmidt completed his neurology residency and internal medicine internship at the University of Vermont Medical Center and earned his medical degree from The University of Toledo College of Medicine. His clinical experience includes EEGs, lumbar punctures, occipital nerve blocks, and Botox® treatment for chronic migraine.

Known for his thoughtful, patient-centered approach, Dr. Schmidt places great value on listening, education, and shared decision-making. Before entering medicine, he spent more than a decade as a science educator, a background that continues to shape how he connects with patients and families.

Dr. Schmidt brings deep experience, a compassionate approach to patient care, and a strong commitment to education, strengthening our ability to meet neurological care needs close to home. We’re excited to have Dr. Schmidt join our team, let’s give him a warm Gifford welcome!

Learn more about Dr. Schmidt at the link in our comments below.

01/14/2026

This January, in honor of Mental Wellness Month, we continue our "Mindful Moments" series, offering small moments of reflection and support to nurture our mental health.

Today, Julia Sobel-Faryniarz, MA, a caring member of Gifford’s psychiatry and counseling team, shares this important insight about grief and bereavement:

"Grief is a natural part of life and a reflection of love and connection. There is no set timeline for grief – people grieve in their own way and at their own pace. Grieving is not a linear process. Over time, we grow around our grief, finding new ways to live meaningfully with loss."

What to do if you are grieving or supporting someone who is grieving? We hope you can find insight and guidance in the graphic below. 💚

01/13/2026

We are thrilled to introduce George J. Silowash, M.S., CISSP-ISSMP from Northfield, Vermont as one of our newest Board members! As Vice President of IT and Chief Information Officer at Norwich University, George brings over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and information systems to Gifford.

His impressive background includes leadership roles at the U.S. Department of Justice and Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute. George’s deep expertise in technology governance and data protection will be instrumental in strengthening Gifford’s patient privacy, cybersecurity, and operational resilience. We are excited to work alongside him as we continue to serve our community.

Please join us in welcoming George and stay tuned to meet the rest of our new board members!

01/12/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents and caregivers, join us for a free virtual workshop on Tuesday, January 13, at 6:00 PM, presented by Grow Digital Skills in partnership with Orange Southwest School District and facilitated by Dr. DiNicola from Gifford Pediatrics.

In this session, we’ll explore practical strategies to help your family create a healthy balance with technology, including how to balance screen time with offline activities, set up tech-free zones and times at home, and encourage positive online interactions.

This workshop is designed to empower you to support your family’s healthy relationship with tech.

🔗 Register here: https://us05web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7uI1588mRhq3pvbi8vKW_w #/registration
❓ Have questions? Contact Emmy Hilliard at emmy@growdigitalskills.org

01/09/2026

🎼When our providers aren’t seeing patients, they’re doing some pretty cool things! Dr. Doug Weiss, orthopedic surgeon at Gifford and team physician for USA Hockey, recently had the honor of presenting personalized USA Hockey jerseys to musicians Vince Gill and Amy Grant at their Christmas concert in Nashville!

Dr. Weiss’s involvement in this memorable moment highlights the care and dedication he brings not only to his patients here at Gifford but also to the athletes he supports on a national level. Whether it’s on the ice with USA Hockey or in our community, Dr. Weiss is a true example of how Gifford goes above and beyond for the people we serve.

We are proud to have him represent Gifford in such a special way, making connections that bring people together and showcase the heart of Team Gifford.

People pictured (from left to right): Jodi Siegel, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Dr. Doug Weiss.

01/08/2026

🎉👶 Welcome to the world, Oliver! Please join us in welcoming Oliver Wren Rousseau, the first Gifford Baby of the New Year! Born on January 5, 2026, at 4:14 a.m., Oliver arrived weighing 5 pounds, 10 ounces, and measuring 19 inches long.

Pictured here with his proud parents, Kat and Tim, of Montpelier, Oliver is already bringing so much joy to his family and all of us here at Gifford.

Congratulations to this sweet family as they begin this wonderful new chapter!

Address

44 S Main Street
Randolph, VT
05060

Telephone

+18027287000

Website

http://www.giffordhealthcare.org/

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