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UVM Health - Elizabethtown Community Hospital

Nonprofit community hospital serving Essex County, New York with highly skilled staff, outstanding technological capabilities, and access to specialists.

Services include:
24-hour emergency departments in Elizabethtown and Ticonderoga
Lab (96% of all testing done on-site)
All-digital radiology (x-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, mammogram, bone density)
25-bed inpatient unit
Inpatient rehabilitation
Chemotherapy
Physical, speech and occupational therapy
Growing list of outpatient specialists on site in Elizabethtown and Ticonderoga
6 community-based health centers (Au Sable Forks, Crown Point, Elizabethtown, Westport, Willsboro, Wilmington)

09/27/2025

🎓🤔”What’s the most important degree in life? High school? College? I say 98.6° — the one that makes you human.” 🌡️

Meet Dan Lee, a nurse manager at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital.

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To me, life is about being happy with who you are, enjoying your family, bringing people together and helping each other out.

I’ve been lucky enough to experience that in some pretty incredible ways – both here in the North Country and around the world.

In 2010, I traveled to Haiti as medical support for the Army Corps of Engineers just after a terrible earthquake destroyed the island. Every day, we flew to different areas to set up optical, dental and medical clinics so people could get the care they needed. I’ll never forget watching a kid get glasses for the first time – his eyes just lit up. That moment inspired me to keep going.

In 2023, I got another opportunity through the Plattsburgh Nazarene Church, which does a lot of mission work. I joined a trip to Nairobi, Kenya, where we helped rebuild a school. Some of the local kids pitched in – helping us help them. I was able to teach them about laying bricks or painting.

Seeing how many people in Africa live – in little shacks on the side of the road just trying to get by – is humbling. They didn’t complain, though. They didn’t see themselves as victims. They were simply happy to be alive and took care of each other.

That kind of positivity is why I’m bringing my 25-year-old son to Guatemala this September for a mission trip. I want him to experience that same humanity. We live a blessed life here, and I’ve come to realize that success isn’t defined by a title or a degree on the wall.

Dan Lee is nurse manager for inpatient dialysis, IV therapy, certified diabetic education and wound/ostomy at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital. He’s been with us for 15 years.

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The Mosaic Project is a collection of short stories about the people of University of Vermont Health Network. These are your coworkers, caregivers, neighbors, family members, friends – each with unique life experiences that are part of the vibrant mosaic of who we are.

09/26/2025

✨🧴 NEW EPISODE | Culture of Caring: Hair Care IS Health Care 🧴✨
Imagine having to shave your head after a hospital stay because the team caring for you wasn’t able to properly care for your hair.
🔗 Listen online: https://bit.ly/4nkGooF

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⭐ Real stories. Real care. Real impact. ⭐
Listen to LIVING HEALTHY TOGETHER for real stories, expert insights and practical health tips straight from UVM Health patients, caregivers and leaders.

Hair care in the hospital can be challenging—especially for people of color. Join us this week as we sit down with a multidisciplinary team of nurses and other health care professionals at UVM Medical Center who created the hospital’s Hair Equity Program, along with the leaders whose support helped launch one of the most innovative approaches to advancing health equity and improving outcomes.

09/25/2025

If you’ve ever met Carly Sleeper, you know she’s more than just a physician assistant. She’s a compassionate listener, a trusted caregiver, and a steady presence in the lives of her patients at Smith House Health Center in Willsboro.

“I really want to help people,” Sleeper says. “And I think the best way to do that is by truly getting to know them - not just their symptoms, but their stories.”

Her journey into healthcare began with a love for science and a heart for connection. After earning her biology degree, Sleeper worked as a certified nursing assistant and supported developmentally disabled adults - experiences that deepened her desire to care for people in a more personal way.

Sleeper says the relationships are what makes her work so special to her. She says she's watched children grow into teens, supported families through life’s ups and downs and built bonds that go far beyond the exam room.

“In a small rural community like ours, you don’t just treat a patient. You get to know their whole family,” she explains.

Sleeper, like all advanced practice providers (APPs), plays a vital role in health care. She diagnoses, prescribes, manages chronic conditions, supports mental health and, most importantly, she listens with kindness and compassion.

During National APP Week, we celebrate Carly and all our Advanced Practice Providers, whose skill and dedication help patients and families every day. 💚 Thank you for all you do!

09/24/2025

⭐ Real stories. Real care. Real impact. ⭐
Living Healthy Together | Culture of Caring: Hair Care IS Health Care

Imagine having to shave your head after a hospital stay because the team caring for you wasn’t able to properly care for your hair.

Hair care in the hospital can be challenging—especially for people of color. Join us this week as we sit down with a multidisciplinary team of nurses and other health care professionals at UVM Medical Center who created the hospital’s Hair Equity Program, along with the leaders whose support helped launch one of the most innovative approaches to advancing health equity and improving outcomes.

Created in partnership with patients and community members, the hospital’s leading-edge approach to holistic care aims to move the needle on one of the most scrutinized measures of success in health care: patient experience and satisfaction.

📻 Tune in live Friday at 1 pm on WDEV:
FM 96.1, 96.5, 98.3, 101.9 | AM 550

🔗 Or listen on-demand:
https://bit.ly/4gj01ux

09/23/2025

🌟 Seven Months. Every Patient. 100%. 🌟

We’re sending a huge shoutout to our amazing team at the Ticonderoga Outpatient Clinic! 🙌 From January through July, every single month, patients surveyed by Press Ganey gave a 100% “likelihood to recommend” rating. That’s not just impressive. It’s extraordinary!

This kind of consistency doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of a team that brings skill, compassion, and heart to every patient, every day. 💚

To our Ticonderoga staff: thank you for the outstanding care you provide and the difference you make in the lives of those you serve. You make us proud!

09/22/2025

Josh Warner, FNP didn’t always know he’d end up in healthcare. But everything changed when he met someone working in a cardiac catheterization lab.

“I had no exposure to healthcare before that,” Warner admits. “But the idea that you could go into someone’s heart and fix it with a wire, that was unbelievable. I knew I wanted to be part of something like that.”

That moment sparked a journey that led Warner to nursing school, a decade working as a registered nurse and a return to school to become a family nurse practitioner. Working in our inpatient area, he brings not only clinical expertise but deep compassion to every patient he meets.

“I still really love spending time with patients. Connecting with them, helping them get better, figuring out their goals of care, that’s what drives me," Warner shares.

Warner is a great example of what Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) bring to health care. They fill critical gaps in rural communities like ours and offer a unique blend of medical knowledge and holistic care.

“I think I bring a different perspective because of my nursing background,” Warner explains. “I focus on the whole person - their goals, their feelings, their journey.”

During National APP Week, we celebrate Josh and all our Advanced Practice Providers, whose skill and dedication help patients and families every day. 💚 Thank you for all you do!

09/21/2025

🩸Give a pint, get a pint! 🍨

We're excited to partner with Stewart's Shops for a sweet reward for blood donors. Anyone who gives blood at our Adirondack Blood Center or any participating blood drive throughout Essex, Clinton, Franklin and St. Lawrence counties will receive a certificate for a free pint of Stewart's pre-packaged ice cream or gelato. The promotion lasts throughout the month of September.

Check out a participating drive happening this week:

🩸 Wednesday, 9/24: FCI Ray Brook | 128 Ray Brook Road, Ray Brook | 12:30-4 pm

Donations collected at community drives and at the Adirondack Blood Center, located at 85 Plaza Blvd. help thousands of North Country residents. The Blood Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. Walk-ins are always welcome.

09/21/2025

🌱🥬✨IN KALE WE TRUST ✨🥬🌱
“Eat More Kale” changed his life – but more than that, it showed what can happen when you follow your gut. Meet Bo Moore, a transport tech at Central Vermont Medical Center.

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When I was 27, I moved to Vermont with a Rottweiler, a python, a black cat, a southern accent, a history degree and no local references.

I’m 53 now and things have worked out pretty well - though it has been kind of a wild ride. At one point, I even found myself in the national spotlight. For me, it always comes back to connecting with people, no matter what I happen to be doing.

My first job was as an event photographer at Auburn University, where I was a student. I shot everything from football games to parties, and I loved it. Carrying around a big camera gets you VIP treatment in a lot of places.

I had family in Vermont, which is how I eventually landed here. I stopped in Montpelier one August day, and with a 50-cent newspaper I found both a job and a place to live.

A connection at the local school led me to become a caregiver for special-needs adults — a role I had for almost 20 years, mostly in my home. It was a rewarding job, and it gave me a chance to be a hands-on dad. I’m proud and grateful to be the parent of three happy and healthy kids.

I also started a T-shirt printing business.

I never thought of myself as an artist – more of a doodler. But things took off when I came up with a simple design: Three words, “Eat More Kale.”

It wasn’t my favorite design, but it changed everything. It started a trademark battle with Chick-fil-A, the fast-food giant behind “Eat Mor Chikin.” I eventually won, but not before landing on CNN, the New York Times and in countless other media outlets. The local support was incredible – even Vermont’s governor got involved.

It was a moment when everything clicked: farmers markets were booming, co-ops were catching on and people were just learning what ‘localvore’ meant.

I hand-printed more shirts than I ever imagined and gave away 15,000 “Eat More Kale” bumper stickers a year. I didn’t get rich, and you can only do that kind of thing for so long – but there’s no question it changed my life. For one thing, I had to know what kale was – and eat some – so my diet and lifestyle improved.

These days, I’m connecting with people in a different way. I walk about 20,000 steps a day around the hospital, where my wife, Nicole, is a nurse. I’m never in one place for more than five minutes. And if I find a joke that works, I get to tell it 60 times.

“Eat More Kale” changed my life – but more than that, it showed me what can happen when you follow your gut. That’s what I’ve done most of my life. If you have an idea and it feels right, run with it.

09/20/2025

✏️ NEW EPISODE | Healthy Starts: Kids, Classrooms and Care ✏️ As kids head back to school, we take a closer look at the health challenges students and families face.
🔗 Listen online: https://bit.ly/4gA9CO3

⭐ Real stories. Real care. Real impact. ⭐
Listen to LIVING HEALTHY TOGETHER for real stories, expert insights and practical health tips straight from UVM Health patients, caregivers and leaders.

UVM Health pediatric experts in youth mental health, public health and absenteeism share real-world solutions. Join Dr. Keith Robinson, Dr. Heidi Schumacher and Dr. Steven Schlozman as they discuss new research that deepens our understanding of what students need to succeed and offer reflections on the back-to-school experience for parents and caregivers.

09/18/2025

🚑 Leading the way in training lifesavers across northern NY and Vermont!

Our Paramedic Training Program is growing - and that means more people in rural communities are getting fast, high-quality emergency care when it matters most.

“Sometimes, patients don’t have time to wait,” says Sarah Lamb, lead instructor. “By intervening quickly, we can improve patients’ outcomes.”

The program, which started in 2018, now reaches students across UVM Health Network, including new classrooms and clinical sites in Vermont. Students train with EMS doctors, practice in cadaver labs, and get real-world experience in the field.

✅ 39 paramedics trained since launch
✅ 100% job placement close to home
✅ 45+ hospitals and EMS agencies involved across NY & VT

“Our goal is to have paramedic-level care available for everyone throughout our region,” said Program Director Joshua LaDuke.

With support from state and federal funding, we're dedicated to helping rural communities get the emergency care they deserve. 💪

❓ Interested in the program?
https://www.ech.org/Departments-and-Programs/Paramedic-Program/

09/17/2025

⭐ Real stories. Real care. Real impact. ⭐ As kids head back to school, we take a closer look at the health challenges students and families face.

LIVING HEALTHY TOGETHER | Healthy Starts: Kids, Classrooms & Care

In this episode, we’ll discuss mental health at home and in the classroom, the current state of chronic absenteeism and its impact on wellbeing and scholastic achievement and rural access to care. We’ll also highlight community-based support services that help students and families respond to challenges as they arise.

Pediatric experts in public health, youth mental health and absenteeism share real-world solutions. They discuss new research that’s deepening our understanding of what students need to succeed, and they reflect on the back-to-school experience for parents and caregivers.

Join Dr. Keith Robinson, Dr. Heidi Schumacher, and Dr. Steven Schlozman for an in-depth look at how to set students up for success this year.

📻 Tune in live Friday at 1 pm on WDEV:
FM 96.1, 96.5, 98.3, 101.9 | AM 550

🔗 Or listen on-demand: https://bit.ly/4gj01ux

09/17/2025

This past Saturday, our team joined the 20th annual Festival of Colors in Wilmington - a celebration of local art, music, food, and fall foliage in the heart of the Whiteface Region. With more than 50 vendors, live entertainment, and perfect weather, it was a beautiful way to engage with the community we’re proud to serve.

Our presence at the festival is part of a larger commitment to show up, listen, and build relationships in the places our patients and neighbors call home.

🙏 Huge thanks to our volunteers who made it all happen!

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Elizabethtown, NY
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