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North Country Hospital is a private, nonprofit acute care community hospital serving twenty two communities in a two county area in the rural Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Located on 30 acres in a quiet, easily accessible part of the City of Newport, NCH blends medical expertise and technology with a genuine concern for people. In addition to a population base of 26,000 residents, the hospital provides care to the many area visitors, summer vacationers, skiers and other sportsmen. North Country Hospital is governed by a Board of Trustees, comprised of community members, who give of their time to fulfill this vital role. The hospital is a member of the American Hospital Association and the Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems. It is licensed by the State of Vermont Department of Health and is certified by the Department of Health and Human Services as a provider under the Medicare program, It is also accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, which assures that the hospital meets the highest standards of medical care. North Country Hospital provides cost effective care to all people regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, and ability to pay. The hospital has a further commitment to community partnerships and to encourage, educate, and assist members of the community in the maintenance and improvement of their own health. Founded in 1919 by a group of area citizens, Orleans Country Memorial Hospital opened in 1924, The present North Country Hospital, constructed and opened in 1974, is an 80 bed facility that has expanded twice and is considering a major expansion to accommodate the increasing demand for outpatient services. Caring for the Community and the Community Giving Back North Country Hospital's Wellness Center in Newport, VT isn't a building, a place of glass and bricks and mortar. It is a commitment, a very solid commitment to help the 26,000 people who live in the 21 towns and villages in our part of the Northeast Kingdom to help themselves to improve and maintain their health. The goal of The Wellness Center is to help people be well - to experience a physical, emotional and spiritual sense of well being. At North Country Hospital Volunteers really make a difference. Over 100 Volunteers give more than 12,000 hours a year, assisting staff, helping our patients, managing the gift shop and raising money for hospital projects. Tom Girard, VP of Human Resources, spoke to the group at a dinner honoring them for their many hours of service to North Country Hospital. "We salute our Volunteers and are deeply grateful to them...". The Northeast Kingdom Residents and vacationers alike refer to our section of Vermont as "The Northeast Kingdom". And for good reason. Dotted with quaint villages, refreshing farm stands, inviting restaurants, charming inns, eclectic museums and antique shops, Northeastern Vermont has a culture offering great rewards for the curious explorer. An outdoor lovers paradise, the Northeast Kingdom is home to the "Kingdom Trails", rated as one of the top five mountain biking networks in the world. North Country Hospital, where quality of life meets quality of care. Visit our Job Listings...and should you not see a job in your profession or specialty, please call a member of our Human Resources team at (802) 334-7331. Testimonials: Dr. Alexandra Bannach, the newest pediatrician to join the medical staff at Newport Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine with hospital privileges at North Country Hospital, loves the contrast that Newport and Orleans County have to offer from her previous location in Long Island, NY. "It's much more important that I can walk out the door and go hiking and biking than shopping." When she began her search for a new location, Dr. Bannach wanted to find a place where her son could grow up in safety, and where he and his parents could enjoy the outdoors. Now she has it. Lesley Rae Larsen, with a Master's degree in Nursing and a certificate in midwifery from Yale University is North Country Hospital and Health System's new midwife. "I really wanted to be somewhere where I could really know my patients," she said enthusiastically. "This is the perfect place for me. The doctors and staff have been great. They have been so nice." |
