Category: News

$40,000 Raised at 19th Annual Seasons of Life

Seasons of Life, Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice’s largest annual fundraiser, raised over $40,000 to support CVHHH staff and services. The event, which is in its 19th year, includes a fashion show, dinner, and live auction, and took place on Friday, October 26 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in downtown Montpelier. Sandy Rousse, CVHHH’s […]

Coping with Grief During the Holidays

The holidays can be a difficult time of year if you are mourning the loss of a family member or loved one. Diana Moore, CVHHH’s Bereavement Coordinator, is offering a free workshop, Coping with Grief During the Holidays, Wednesday, November 7, 4:00-6:00pm, at CVHHH’s office (600 Granger Road, Berlin). Light refreshments will be served. Below, […]

Why CVHHH Matters

CVHHH was founded in Montpelier with one visiting nurse. Now, in its 107th year, CVHHH employs 250 clinicians, caregivers, and administrative staff and makes 80,000 visits annually to central Vermonters. Our services touch people of all ages, from new moms and babies, to active adults in need of physical therapy, and individuals at the end […]

Easy Exercises to Build Your Muscles

Building and maintaining your muscles at any age is critically important to keeping your body strong, improving your physical resiliency, and reducing your risk of a fall. Carrie Mancini is CVHHH’s Rehab Coordinator and a practicing Physical Therapist. Carrie works with clients living with a range of conditions, including those recovering from joint replacement or […]

Eat These Foods to Build Strong Bones

As we age, it is common to lose calcium from our bones. When this happens, our bones become less dense, which can make them brittle. Sylvia Gaboriault is a clinical dietitian, nutritionist, and certified diabetes educator who maintains a private practice in Montpelier and works part-time as a dietitian at Woodridge Rehabilitation & Nursing in […]

Restorative Yoga for Your Pain

We continue our series on pain awareness this September, Pain Awareness Month, with a blog about Restorative Yoga and how it can be used to manage pain. We have partnered with Lindsay Armstrong, a certified yoga instructor who uses a range of practices, including yoga, massage, and reiki, at her studio in Montpelier, Vermont, to […]

Easy Mindfulness Practices for Pain Management

Last week, we explored the connection between mindfulness and pain management with Dr. Daniel Mitchell, who is part of the Integrated Family Medicine practice in Montpelier. This week, we are talking again with Dr. Mitchell, about easy mindfulness practices that you can incorporate into your daily life, or as you need them. Here are two […]

A Mindful Approach to Healing

What is Mindfulness? We’ve been hearing a lot recently about the benefits of mindfulness. One source associates mindfulness with improvements in depression and stress, and another suggests that mindfulness can help people manage their chronic pain. While we are particularly interested in exploring the connections between pain management and mindfulness, we wanted, first, to understand […]

2018 Public Flu Clinic Schedule

Don’t Get the Flu… Get the Flu Shot! The Flu Vaccine is the best way to prevent the flu. Don’t get sick this season. Join CVHHH at a Public Flu Clinic this fall. Clinic Details You do not need an appointment. Vaccines are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. You must be 18 years, or […]

Denise Ruiz Named August Above & Beyond Winner

Denise Ruiz, Medical Records Specialist and Afternoon Receptionist, has been named Above & Beyond Winner for August. CVHHH gives out the award monthly to celebrate the outstanding work of one employee on behalf of CVHHH staff, the agency, or the central Vermont community. Denise was nominated by her peers, one of whom said that Denise […]