UVM Health - Elizabethtown Community Hospital

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)

Hospice care is often misunderstood, feared or delayed - and the cost of waiting can be measured in missed moments. In t...
05/31/2026

Hospice care is often misunderstood, feared or delayed - and the cost of waiting can be measured in missed moments.

In this episode of Living Healthy Together, patients, caregivers and hospice professionals share deeply personal stories about end-of-life care, grief, comfort and connection.

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🩸Join us in making a lifesaving difference for the people in our region! Donate at an upcoming blood drive hosted by the...
05/31/2026

🩸Join us in making a lifesaving difference for the people in our region! Donate at an upcoming blood drive hosted by the Adirondack Blood Center:

💉 Monday, June 1: Adirondack Medical Center, Redfield Room | 2233 Route 86, Saranac Lake | 12-4 pm
💉 Tuesday, June 2: Long Lake Town Hall | 1204 Main Street, Long Lake | 2-5 pm
💉 Thursday, June 11: Keene Fire Department | 10858 Route 9N, Keene | 3-6 pm
💉 Thursday, June 18: ECH - Ticonderoga | 101 Adirondack Lane, Ticonderoga | 1-4 pm
💉 Monday, June 29: Essex Fire Department (Co-sponsor: Masonic Lodge) | 2659 Station Road, Essex, NY | 4-7 pm
💉 Tuesday, June 30: FCI Ray Brook | 128 Ray Brook Road, Ray Brook | 12:30-4 pm

Our Blood Donor Center at 85 Plaza Boulevard in Plattsburgh is also open Monday through Friday from 8 am-4 pm.

The blood we collect - at the Blood Donor Center and at blood drives throughout the region - supplies our hospitals in Elizabethtown and Ticonderoga, as well as CVPH, Malone and Saranac Lake.

Breast reconstruction doesn’t always feel complete when surgery is over. For many patients, the absence of the nipple-ar...
05/28/2026

Breast reconstruction doesn’t always feel complete when surgery is over. For many patients, the absence of the nipple-areola complex is a lasting reminder of what they’ve been through.

At University of Vermont Health, 3D nipple-areola tattooing offers a way to restore both appearance and confidence—often as one of the final steps in recovery.

Performed in a clinical setting, this specialized procedure is tailored to each patient’s body, helping create a natural, realistic result.

“Patients tell me they just want to feel ‘normal’ again,” says Jenn Ashline, PA-C.

Click the link in the comments to read the full story.

Some of our neighbors are making impossible choices every day – like whether to buy groceries or pay for heat, gas or me...
05/26/2026

Some of our neighbors are making impossible choices every day – like whether to buy groceries or pay for heat, gas or medicine. No one should have to choose between eating and getting the care they need. ❤️

That’s why support like this means so much.

We are incredibly grateful to Stewart's Shops Holiday Match for their generous $1,400 donation to our Crown Point Health Center food pantry! 🎉

This special program – powered by customer giving and matched by Stewart’s Shops – helps make sure local families have food on the table.

Right here in our community, the need continues to grow:
🥕 277 families (630 individuals) relied on our pantry in 2025
📈 17.9% increase in families served
📦 Over 9,200 pounds of food distributed in 2025

Behind every number is a neighbor – families, children and seniors – who need a little extra support.

As we mark a century of caring, gifts like this remind us that caring has always been, and will always be, a community effort. 💚

This donation helps us keep shelves stocked, expand access and make sure no one goes without. Thank you, Stewart’s Shops and your generous customers, for helping us care for our community – today and for the next 100 years. 🙌

Many Elizabethtown Community Hospital offices and clinics will be closed or have reduced hours on Memorial Day, Monday, ...
05/25/2026

Many Elizabethtown Community Hospital offices and clinics will be closed or have reduced hours on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.

Outpatient Lab (blood draws and other testing):
Closed at the Elizabethtown and Ticonderoga campuses

For urgent issues that can’t wait, on-call providers are available by phone for most clinics, and the Emergency Department remains open 24/7 for emergency medical care.

View all holiday hours - link in the comments.

Every second counts after a stroke - but the warning signs aren’t always obvious. A stroke survivor and her husband shar...
05/25/2026

Every second counts after a stroke - but the warning signs aren’t always obvious.

A stroke survivor and her husband share how subtle symptoms nearly went unnoticed, and how quick action changed everything.

Hear from stroke specialists about recognizing the signs of stroke, why rapid treatment matters and how coordinated care is improving outcomes across our region.

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“There’s something special about this place.” 💙Please join us in welcoming Thomas Dwyer as the newest member of our Boar...
05/21/2026

“There’s something special about this place.” 💙

Please join us in welcoming Thomas Dwyer as the newest member of our Board of Trustees!

Dwyer brings a unique perspective to our board. As a longtime EMT 🚑, he has seen the impact of our care up close—helping patients in moments that matter most. He also brings decades of leadership experience from his work in global business.

“People choose this hospital because of the care and the personal connection you get from the people who work here,” Dwyer says. “I’ve seen that firsthand, and I’m proud to be part of helping make sure this hospital is here for generations to come.”

“Tom’s perspective is especially meaningful because he has experienced our care from the front lines," adds Bob Ortmyer, our hospital president. "His leadership experience, combined with his commitment to this region, will support our work to provide high-quality, patient-centered care close to home.”

Dwyer lives in Willsboro and cares deeply about keeping strong, local health care in the North Country.

We’re excited to have him on the team!

👏 Join us in giving Tom a warm welcome!

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are no longer new—and the conversation around them has changed. There are new ...
05/21/2026

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are no longer new—and the conversation around them has changed.

There are new options, including a pill. At the same time, insurance coverage has changed, making it harder for some patients to access these medications.

While they can be effective, they’re not a quick fix.

“This is a magic pill, and you also have to do the work.”

Link in comments to learn more.

🚑💙 When every second counts, EMS professionals are there. 💙🚑They step into unpredictable situations with calm, skill and...
05/18/2026

🚑💙 When every second counts, EMS professionals are there. 💙🚑

They step into unpredictable situations with calm, skill and compassion - providing care when people need it most. Whether it’s an emergency call, a moment of reassurance or critical, life-saving treatment, they make a meaningful difference every single day.

Through long shifts, changing conditions and high-pressure moments, EMS teams continue to show up for our community with dedication and heart. 🌧️☀️❄️

During National EMS Week, we’re taking a moment to recognize and thank these incredible professionals for the care they provide and the impact they make.

To our EMS colleagues: we are grateful for your commitment, your expertise and the way you support patients and families when it matters most. 🙏

Join us in celebrating and thanking EMS professionals this week! 💙👏

Inflammatory bowel disease is unpredictable, often invisible and lifelong. For people living with IBD, symptoms can affe...
05/17/2026

Inflammatory bowel disease is unpredictable, often invisible and lifelong.

For people living with IBD, symptoms can affect nearly every part of daily life - from work and relationships to stress, nutrition and mental health.

Hear from a Crohn’s disease patient and the care team at the Crohn’s & Colitis Center at UVM Medical Center in the latest episode of Living Healthy Together.

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