East Dorset Medical Campus

07/16/2025

On Wednesday, July 16th, beginning at 5:30 a.m. Stratton Rd., from Harrington Ave. to Cessna Pl., will be closed to all traffic. Stratton Rd., from Cessna Pl. to Killington Ave., will remain open, but caution is advised as the Streets Department will be working in the area; Traffic control will be present. A detailed detour map can be found attached. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the DPW Office at (802)-773-1813.

07/15/2025

Nina Keck from Vermont Public recently interviewed RRMC's own Samantha Helinski, nurse and senior clinical transitions liaison, for this great article on go-bags for older adults.
https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2025-07-15/older-adults-hospital-go-bag

07/14/2025

Many thanks to Linda McMurray, APRN, FNP-C, at Community Health Rutland, for this great article on hydration during the summer months!
https://www.rrmc.org/news-media/healthy-together/health-wellness/staying-hydrated-in-the-summer-months/

07/08/2025

Construction notice: Paving at RRMC will be taking place Wednesday, July 9 through Friday, July 11. This will impact the Lower Allen Street Entryway but will NOT impact patient access to the hospital. Please see the photo below.

Wednesday (7/9), the lower Allen Street entry driveway at RRMC will be single lane entry only. Please consider using the Stratton Road entryway to enter and exit the hospital proper.

Thursday (7/10) & Friday (7/11), the lower Allen Street entry driveway will be fully closed. Anyone headed to Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic, ENT & Audiology, staff parking and the loading dock will need to enter and exit at the Stratton Road entryway.

All work on the lower Allen Street entry driveway will be completed by Saturday (7/12). Thank you for your patience during this infrastructure improvement!

07/04/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and fun 4th of July!

07/01/2025

Notice: Improvements to the Emergency Dept. parking lot at Rutland Regional are beginning this week, but will not impact patient access to the ED. Thank you for your patience as we complete the needed work.

07/01/2025

What a great way to get outside and enjoy the wonders of a Vermont summer!

💦🌞 Ready to get Wet, Wild & Wacky this summer? Let’s goooo! 🎉

Introducing our Adult Summer Adventure Passport—your invitation to make a splash, explore local wonders, and boost your mood with some seriously fun outdoor adventures.

Head on over to https://comealiveoutside.com/passports-for-adults/ to download the app and get started!

🗓️ Runs July 1 – August 31
💸 Totally free to join!
🌊 All activities are designed to be joyful, low-pressure, and good for your mental health
🎁 Complete challenges, win prizes, and discover the waterful side of Rutland!

Whether you're diving into a creek, skipping stones, or just soaking up sunshine at a secret stream—there’s something in here for everyone.

🧠✨ Sponsored by Vermont Department of Health and Colorado State University

Have questions? Email our adventure captain at: greg@comealiveoutside.com

Let’s get silly, splashy, and seriously connected with the outdoors. 💚

07/01/2025

My Healthy VT offers FREE quit smoking workshops for anyone looking for support and motivation to become - and stay - to***co free. Register now for the next virtual workshop starting Tuesday, July 15 from 5:30-6:30pm.
https://www.myhealthyvt.org/workshop_dates/online-quit-smoking-4/

06/24/2025

Stay safe today, and don't hesitate to visit a cooling center: HealthVermont.gov/hot-weather.

Summer has arrived with some serious heat! Prepare to stay cool this next week and look out for signs of heat illnesses in yourself and neighbors when spending time outdoors. You could potentially avoid a heat emergency! Find more heat safety tips and a map of cooling sites at HealthVermont.gov/hot-weather.

06/23/2025

TODAY - Paving Alert at RRMC! - Today, Monday, June 23 we begin repaving the lower Allen Street driveway access to the hospital. This work will continue through July 3. If you need to access services in the Thomas W. Huebner Medical Office Building (Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic and ENT & Audiology), you will need to enter the hospital campus from Stratton Road entrance (access indicated in green below). Please review the directional map provided here and plan accordingly. Thank you for your cooperation and patience as we improve our infrastructure.

06/22/2025

There is some steamy hot weather coming to our region, especially tomorrow. The VT Dept. of Health some tips for staying cool. The map here shows some of the cooling stations in the Rutland area. More information can be found on the VDH website here: https://www.healthvermont.gov/environment/climate-health/hot-weather Take care of yourself and check on your neighbors, especially seniors.

06/21/2025

What a great turnout today for Rutland County Pride Fest! The mood was festive, fun, and oh-so-bright. We enjoyed visiting with folks as well as listening to the entertainment on the mainstage. Thanks to the weather, this year's event was a wonderful success.