Randolph VT Upcoming Community Events

Leaders from Gifford Health Care invite community members to a forum to discuss the future of Gifford and access to rural health care in the White River Valley of central Vermont. The community forum will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, in Judd Hall Gym on the Randolph Center campus of Vermont State University (formerly Vermont Technical College). Patients and community members are encouraged to attend the forum to share their experiences with Gifford and voice their concerns following a recently released report by consultant Oliver Wyman. The report, ordered under Act 167 by the Green Mountain Care Board, the state's health care regulator, recommends closing or repurposing Gifford's hospital inpatient unit, renowned Birthing Center, and Emergency Department, among other suggestions. Hospitals throughout the state have disputed the recommendations and the data used to support them. "Our team will always be open, honest, and direct about the challenges we face," said Gifford President and CEO Michael Costa, referring to points the report raises concerning health care affordability, Vermont's demographic crisis, and the need for investments in housing and transportation to strengthen our communities and health care system. "The real risk isn't the report—it's losing the trust and commitment of our patients, team, and community. We ask you to stand by us, just as we stand by ready to care for you." At the state level, the Vermont Agency of Human Services is expected to assess the feasibility of the report's recommendations. Gifford is already working closely with state officials. It is crucial that state officials and local legislators hear the voice of community members, patients, and health care workers. "We will be part of the conversation about the future of health care in Vermont, and we will take the opportunity to explain our region's needs and the value of our work," said Costa. Judd Hall Gym is located at 124 Admin Drive, Randolph Center. For more information about the community forum, call 802-728-2380. CONTACT: Maryellen Apelquist, Communications Manager, mapelquist@giffordhealthcare.org 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 Federally Qualified Health Center and a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the country, Gifford is a full-service hospital with a 24-hour emergency department and inpatient unit; many surgical services; an adult day program; 49-unit independent living facility, and a nursing home. The hospital's mission is to improve individual and community health by providing and assuring access to affordable, high-quality health care in Gifford's service area.

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Peace vigil every Wednesday 4-4:30 p.m in Randolph in front of Northfield Savings Bank. Urging peace and diplomacy to resolve conflicts, not involvement in wars. Sponsored by Randolph Area Peace and Justice Coalition and VT Peace/Anti-war Coalition.

Do you want to learn how to compare and enroll in Medicare Part D plans? Do you have a laptop or tablet? Sign up for one of Central Vermont Council on Aging's Part D Open Enrollment workshops Workshops will include demonstration of and assistance with creating a Medicare account, entering drugs and pharmacies, and comparing & enrolling in a Part D plans. Attendees will need to bring their own laptop or tablet, Medicare cards, and prescriptions (5 or less). Workshops are held in person in our Barre office at 59 N. Main St., Suite 200, on Thursdays from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. on the following dates: Oct 17th 1pm Oct 24th 1pm Oct 31st 1pm Nov 7th 1pm Nov 14th 1pm Nov 21st 1pm Dec 5th 1pm *Note there is no Workshop on Nov 28th To Register, call 802-477-1364

Healing with Love Let There Be Peace on Earth And Let it Begin With Me Imagine if everyone on earth was filled with peace. Peace that is not contingent on what is happening around us. This Peace is already inside of us, every moment, every one of us. It is our True Self, also called the Big Self. This is: " The peace of God that passes all understanding". Join me in accessing your True Self using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. We will include polyvagal exercises to soothe our nervous systems. Our True Self is what heals us. With access to our True Self we can be compassionately present to the parts of us and others that carry the burden of old wounding, emotions, beliefs. With the power of the Love that is already inside of us, we can heal the emotional burdens of the past. Over time our parts will look to the larger Self for guidance and soothing. And then we can choose to live a life that is Self Led rather than led by our wounded parts, our fears, our angers, our past. My hope is that this will become a daily practice. So that we can achieve Peace on Earth, one person at a time. And it starts with you (and me). Start date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Start time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Where: 1153 VT Route 66, Randolph, VT End date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 (10 sessions) Cost: $40 per session. We can bill your insurance for group therapy, if applicable. Please contact Marge Crowe, MSW to register or with questions at: marge_crowe@yahoo.com OR 802 272 9884 Please join me in Healing with Love.

Do you want to learn how to compare and enroll in Medicare Part D plans? Do you have a laptop or tablet? Sign up for one of Central Vermont Council on Aging's Part D Open Enrollment workshops Workshops will include demonstration of and assistance with creating a Medicare account, entering drugs and pharmacies, and comparing & enrolling in a Part D plans. Attendees will need to bring their own laptop or tablet, Medicare cards, and prescriptions (5 or less). Workshops are held in person in our Barre office at 59 N. Main St., Suite 200, on Thursdays from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. on the following dates: Oct 17th 1pm Oct 24th 1pm Oct 31st 1pm Nov 7th 1pm Nov 14th 1pm Nov 21st 1pm Dec 5th 1pm *Note there is no Workshop on Nov 28th To Register, call 802-477-1364

Do you want to learn how to compare and enroll in Medicare Part D plans? Do you have a laptop or tablet? Sign up for one of Central Vermont Council on Aging's Part D Open Enrollment workshops Workshops will include demonstration of and assistance with creating a Medicare account, entering drugs and pharmacies, and comparing & enrolling in a Part D plans. Attendees will need to bring their own laptop or tablet, Medicare cards, and prescriptions (5 or less). Workshops are held in person in our Barre office at 59 N. Main St., Suite 200, on Thursdays from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. on the following dates: Oct 17th 1pm Oct 24th 1pm Oct 31st 1pm Nov 7th 1pm Nov 14th 1pm Nov 21st 1pm Dec 5th 1pm *Note there is no Workshop on Nov 28th To Register, call 802-477-1364