Falls are the most common cause of serious injury and hospitalization for seniors, and the risk of injury increases as you age. Prevention of falls and falls injury is a priority for CVHHH so that you can stay safely and comfortably where you want to be — at home. Angela McMann is a certified physical […]
Author: Emily McKenna
On the eve of Hospice & Palliative Care Month, we are sharing this clip of our discussion with the Vermont Conversation’s David Goodman. The interview, taped at the end of September at WDEV’s studio in Waterbury, covers a range of care options available at the end of life, with special attention paid to hospice. You […]
You may know Tom Beardsley from his 30 years at WDEV-FM and AM. Or, you may have encountered him out and about in central Vermont. Tom is a longtime Duxbury resident and an active member of St. Andrew Church in Waterbury. We recently sat down with Tom to talk about his experiences with Central Vermont […]
With a little over three weeks to go until the big event, we were thrilled to sit down with Kristin Carlson, our featured guest emcee for this year’s Seasons of Life Fashion Show, Live Auction & Dinner. Kristin was born and raised in Worcester and attended U-32 High School. She graduated from Syracuse University and […]
If you regularly watch the WCAX morning or evening news, you may have caught our new commercial [watch it here], which began airing at the end of August. This is our first television ad, and a signal of our commitment to helping more central Vermonters understand the breadth and depth of health care services available at home. […]
Did You Know? According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu. Mark Your Calendars! We’re offering Public Flu Clinics in central Vermont this September through early November. Clinic Details: You do not need an appointment. Flu shots are distributed on […]
Promoting the Health of our Community We offer a number of services to help keep central Vermonters healthy, happy, and safely at home. Click on the image below to view and download our Community Services Flyer for September and October 2016: Public Foot Care Clinics Public Flu Clinics Free Falls Reduction Workshops Free Start the […]
Have you had the conversation? Join Emily McKenna, CVHHH Marketing Manager, at a Start the Conversation workshop this fall in central Vermont. We will watch a short film, answer your questions about advance-care planning, and discuss steps you can take to name a health care agent and fill out your advance directive. Start the Conversation […]
The Flu Vaccine is the Best Way to Protect Your Workplace from the Flu Worksite flu clinics are one of the most cost-effective ways to protect your staff from the flu and prevent lost days of work due to illness or hospitalization. Let CVHHH coordinate a private, onsite flu clinic at your workplace. Vaccinations are […]
Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice (CVHHH) recently welcomed Jewelene Griffin, RN, to head its Hospice & Palliative Care Program. Jewelene, a Georgia native, has almost 20 years of experience working in for-profit hospice management. Over the course of her career, Jewelene has served in operations and compliance oversight and in regional and national management […]