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Golisano Children’s Hospital at University of Vermont Health provides first-rate care with a child-friendly approach, from the maternity unit to the Emergency Department, from our Children's Specialty Center to our pediatric primary care clinics.

06/03/2026

Think your child’s car seat is installed correctly? 🚗
After more than 4,000 car seat checks, one UVM Health expert says many families make the same mistakes.

We’re sharing simple, life-saving tips to help keep kids safe on the road:

✅ Tighten it up: Your car seat shouldn’t move more than 1 inch at the belt path.
✅ Skip the puffy coat: Bulky layers make harnesses less effective. Use thin layers instead.
✅ Don’t double up: Use either the seat belt or lower anchors – not both at the same time. And always use the tether for a forward-facing car seat.
✅ Don’t rush transitions: Use a seat that’s right for your child’s age and size. Beware of counterfeit seats that don’t meet safety standards.

Even experienced caregivers can benefit from a refresher. When it comes to safety, every detail matters.

Get more advice from our car seat expert at the link in the comments below.

05/29/2026

The news cycle doesn’t take a break. And neither does its impact on kids.

Dr. Steven Schlozman, chief of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for UVM Health, shares ways parents can help children navigate the nonstop news cycle and social media environment:

> Start with tone. Avoid dismissing their feelings: Kids can sense it instantly.

> Watch for changes. Sleep disruption, withdrawal or isolation can be signs of kids feeling overwhelmed.

> Keep life predictable. For younger children, routines build security and reduce anxiety.

> Get involved. Encourage positive action (like volunteering) for older kids.

> Be honest but reassuring. Let them know you’re doing everything you can to keep them safe.

> Model healthy coping. Talk things through with other adults and take care of yourself.

🔗 Get more parenting insights from our expert at the link in the comments below.

05/13/2026

“I promise, I really do work with him!”

University of Vermont Health CEO Steve Leffler introduces his granddaughter to Monty, our very majestic Chief Moose Officer and our favorite – and most furry – Children’s Hospital ambassador.

05/11/2026

I do this work for…
“Our patients and families.”

~ From the Mother Baby Unit, Golisano Children’s Hospital at UVM Health
Barbara Elliott, RN
Margie Farnsworth, US/LNA
Manu Shrestha, RN
Lacie Reed, RN
Rachel Foxx, RN
Susan Lord, RN

This Nurses Week, our nurses shared what drives them - in their own words.

💙 Thank you to our Mother Baby Unit staff for your compassionate, expert care, and for supporting families at a transformative moment in their lives. Happy Nurses Week! 💙

05/07/2026

I do this work for…

“The tiniest patients … helping them grow and watching them thrive!”
~ Hilary Daudelin, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Golisano Children’s Hospital at UVM Health

“Our most vulnerable patients. ”
~ Jaclyn Peary, NICU, Golisano Children’s Hospital at UVM Health

This Nurses Week, our nurses shared what drives them - in their own words.

💙 Thank you for your extraordinary skill, compassion and dedication to giving our smallest patients the strongest possible start. Happy Nurses Week! 💙

05/05/2026

✨ Healthcare quality in action. ✨

At today's 2026 Annual Quality Forum, teams from across our system showcased the meaningful quality work driving better outcomes and making a difference for our patients and communities. These projects reflect the dedication, collaboration, and continuous improvement that move us forward together.

Thank you to all of our presenters and everyone who helped make this event a success!

05/01/2026

👏 What a finale … and what a community! 👏

The 98.9 WOKO Big Change Roundup for Kids 2026 wrapped up today – and we beat our goal by raising $319,693.16 for Golisano Children’s Hospital at UVM Health!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our communities, we made “big change” happen by supporting high-quality, child-friendly, family centered care for kids and families across our region.

While support came from so many businesses, organizations and individuals, once again the biggest contributor was Maplefields (and customers who rounded up at the pump and inside their stores) – bringing in more than $195,000.

We were also proud to honor Dr. Lewis First as he closes an extraordinary chapter after 30+ years of pediatric leadership, while welcoming Dr. Judy Schaechter, who will become the hospital’s chief of pediatrics and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont and UVM Health on July 1.

“This is our children’s hospital, and this is for all of us and about all of us,” said Dr. First. “Even though my time co-hosting Big Change Roundup is ending, I’m going to continue to be a part of making sure this community has what it needs for our children. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center
The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont

04/29/2026

THUMP! The sound every parent dreads. When 9-year-old Eliza fell at home, she seemed OK at first. But soon her parents rushed her to UVM Medical Center, where doctors diagnosed a life-threatening epidural hematoma.

“There are only a handful of true ‘neurosurgical emergencies’ and an acute epidural hematoma is one of them,” says Elizabeth Wicks, MD, the on-call neurosurgery resident who arrived at Eliza’s bedside minutes after her scan.

Thanks to quick decisions, expert pediatric neurosurgical care and a lot of compassion, including a promised-pre-surgery braid – Eliza is back at school, skiing and looking forward to a summer at riding camp.

“We really felt like we were cared for by an entire community,” says her mom, Hillary.

Read Eliza’s full story in the comments.

04/23/2026

What does culturally responsive maternity care really look like?

At UVM Health, it starts by listening.

Refugee and immigrant women in Burlington clearly told us what they needed: support from people who spoke their language, understood their culture and could help them navigate the hospital system.

So clinicians and community partners took action, launching a grant-funded culturally informed doula program. Community members are trained and paid to support patients through pregnancy, labor and postpartum care while helping bridge gaps in communication, trust and understanding.

“I received some of the best care, and I wish I had this support with my other children,” said one participant, who recently gave birth to her 12th child.

This is what it looks like to build care around what patients actually ask for. Read more in the comments.

04/22/2026

🌍 Happy Earth Day!

At UVM Health, caring for our patients means caring for the world around them. From designing more efficient buildings to improving air quality through more efficient anesthesia delivery system, our sustainability work helps create healthier spaces for patients and staff while protecting our environment for future generations.

Together, we’re building a healthier future for our communities and our planet. 💚

Address

111 Colchester Avenue, Main Campus, East Pavilion, Level 4
Burlington, VT
05401

Telephone

+18028475437

Website

http://uvmhealth.org/childrens

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