Springfield Hospital

SPRINGFIELD, VT (JULY 3, 2025) — Springfield Hospital is announcing services at Mountain View Physical Therapy, currently located at 8 Main Street in Ludlow, VT, will be temporarily relocating effective July 18, 2025. This decision is part of an ongoing initiative establishing strategic priorities and ensuring healthcare accessibility and efficiency in the region, particularly in light of the evolving healthcare landscape and efforts to improve the affordability of healthcare services. 

The team at Mountain View Physical Therapy is dedicated to ensuring that all patients continue to receive the highest level of care during this transition. Patients will be contacted directly to reschedule their appointments at one of two convenient alternative locations: 100 River Street in Springfield, VT, or 1 Hospital Court in Bellows Falls, VT.  

Springfield Hospital is actively reviewing all options to improve operational efficiency and ensure cost-effective access to healthcare services for the region. The relocation of physical therapy services will help ensure continued local access to physical therapy services.  

“We understand that change can be challenging, and we are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible for our physical therapy patients,” said Robert Adcock, CEO of Springfield Hospital. “Our goal is to continue to maintain the high standards of care our patients have come to expect from Springfield Hospital while also adapting to the current healthcare climate.” 

For further information, or to schedule an appointment, please call 802-886-8920.    ### 

Contact: Anna Smith, Marketing & Development Department, Springfield Hospital 05156 
802-885-7621 or email annasmith@springfieldhospital.org 

Springfield, VT (7/3/25)   –   Springfield Hospital is pleased to announce the promotion of Shelly Holley to the role of Director of Springfield Area Adult Day Services effective June 22, 2025. 

Shelly brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to this position. Her healthcare journey began in 2014 as a Licensed Nursing Assistant in the Emergency Department at Springfield Hospital, where she discovered a deep love for caring for people. She later expanded her experience into home care services and assisted living.

In 2018, Shelly joined Springfield Area Adult Day Services, where she quickly developed a strong connection to the Adult Day clients, team, and program. Her dedication led to progressive leadership roles—first as Administrative Assistant in 2021, and later as Practice Operations Supervisor.  In these positions, Shelly integrated her previous business management skills with her healthcare expertise, overseeing key operational functions such as transportation coordination, admissions processing, billing, and compliance with Vermont’s Adult Day Certification standards.

Currently a proud resident of Springfield, VT, Shelly grew up on Mascoma Lake in Enfield, NH. Before entering healthcare, she pursued her passion for quilting, and managed a quilt shop for over four years before launching her own quilting business.

For more information about Springfield Area Adult Day Service, please visit www.springfieldadultday.org  or contact Shelly Holley at 802-885-0881 or email at sholley@springfieldhospital.org .

About Springfield Area Adult Day Service: Springfield Area Adult Day Service offers an affordable program that participants refer to as “A Home Away from Home.” We help adults over the age of 18 facing the challenges associated with aging and disability, frailty, isolation, and physical or cognitive impairment. The Adult Day service is a cost-effective program that includes a variety of health, social, and support services to help participants enhance wellness and maintain independence.

Application
Springfield Hospital is now accepting applications for the 20th Annual Eileen Austin Neal Nursing Scholarship of $1,000.  Open to anyone in the Springfield Hospital Service area who has been accepted into a nursing program of study.  Applicants will be judged on interest in and commitment to the field of nursing.  Determination will be based on merit and need.

Eileen Austin Neal was a registered nurse at Springfield Hospital for 64 years, retiring in 2005.  She was the first recipient of Springfield Hospital’s Community Health Award in 2003. In 2004, the Hospital established the Spirit of Nursing Award in recognition of her many years of dedicated service.

Upon her death in February 2006, at the request of Eileen’s family, Springfield Hospital established a nursing scholarship fund in her name with the gifts received in her memory.

The application deadline is August 15, 2025. The scholarship application is available by clicking here. If you would like more information, please contact Bailey Matteson in the Marketing & Development office by email bmatteson@springfieldhospial.org or call 802-885-7686.

Springfield Hospital is pleased to welcome David Lewis, MD, to the General Surgery Department.  

Dr. Lewis received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology at Williams College. He continued his education by receiving his Doctor of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO.  He completed his General Surgery residency and internship at the University of South Florida and is board-certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Dr. Lewis was previously employed as the Head of General Surgery at MacDill Air Force Base. He also worked as a General Surgeon at King’s Daughters Medical Center, Ashland KY, Catholic Medical Center, Manchester NH, and as an Acute Care Surgeon/Trauma Surgeon at both Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Portsmouth, NH, and Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME.

Dr. Lewis is currently welcoming new patients at Surgical Associates, located in the Ridgewood Professional Building on Level C, next to Springfield Hospital, at 29 Ridgewood Road, Springfield, VT.  For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 802-885-5600.

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About Springfield Hospital: Springfield Hospital is a not-for-profit, critical access hospital located in Springfield, VT, serving Windsor, Windham and portions of Bennington counties, in Vermont; and parts of Sullivan and Cheshire counties in New Hampshire. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient care, 24-hour emergency care, adult day care, and specialty care services including general surgery; ear, nose and throat; orthopaedics, podiatry, gynecology and urology. Physical therapy services are offered in Ludlow, Bellows Falls, and Springfield, VT, and comprehensive inpatient mental health services are offered at The Windham Center for Psychiatric Care in Bellows Falls, VT. For more information, please visit our website at www.springfieldhospital.org, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SpringfieldHospitalVT

Contact: Bailey Matteson, Marketing & Development Assistant 802-885-7686
25 Ridgewood Road, P. O. Box 2003, Springfield, Vermont  05156   bmatteson@springfieldhospital.org  

PLEASE SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS!!! If you haven’t already completed the community health needs assessment survey, please do so today! It is a short survey, but very important. Paper copies are available at Springfield Hospital and all North Star Health locations. We need your input to help us serve the healthcare needs of the region. Please participate today!

CLICK HERE FOR SURVEY

This award was created in 2004 in honor of Eileen Austin Neal, RN, who worked at Springfield Hospital for 64 years and retired in 2005. Judy Mittica, RN, was the first recipient of this award on the request of Eileen, whose personal photo, cap and uniform receive special honor, along with a list of all recipients since 2004, in the hospital lobby on Level C.

Criteria for the award includes communication, care for patients, nursing professionalism, and teamwork. Nominations are accepted from throughout the organization and are reviewed and voted on by a committee. In addition to Olga Carey, RN, this year’s nominees included Nicole Bush, RN, Heidi Clough-Agoes, RN, and Shelley Howard, LPN, Perioperative Services.

Contained within Olga’s nomination are the following words from one of her colleagues: “Olga is a nurse that has continually metamorphosized not only in her role as a nurse but in her development as a leader.  Recognized as a patient constant, Olga has proved to possess the integrity and determination that is so vital with critical access nurses.  She owns the will — and if there is a way, she will find it.  She maintains the patient as the focus of all of the hard work and because of this, she exemplifies the very elements of the Eileen Austin Neal Award. “

“Congratulations to Olga, and all of our nominees. We are proud of our nurses and the entire staff at Springfield Hospital and grateful for the care that they provide to our patients, 24/7/365,” says Robert Adcock, CEO, Springfield Hospital.

The 67th Apple Blossom took place at Springfield High School, Springfield, VT on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3, and Hollee Martinez was announced as this year’s Queen. Her dancing partner was Ryleigh Thayer.  Members of her Court were selected, and they are: Isabella Harbeson, partnered with Nathan Leonard and Kylie Nadeau, partnered with Paige Beebe.

The contestants selected Trevor Carl and Kayla English for the Congeniality awards. The Director’s Choice awards went to Kylie Nadeau and Paige Beebe. The Junior Apple Blossom Directors’ Choice Award went to Juliette Nelson.

Other contestants in this year’s event included Kayla English and her partner, Reece Cassin, Amelia Murchie and her partner, Trevor Carl, and Sabyn Tennis and her partner, McKenzie Bachinski. The Junior Apple Blossom participants included: Parker Olney, Dylan Chase, Izabella Fraser, Rachel Stern-Conley, Juliette Nelson, and Alexander Riley.

Ashlee White volunteered as the Director with the assistance of volunteer Choreographers, Summers Willaims and Suzanne Stern. Numerous additional volunteers came forward this year to help with the production. The Master of Ceremonies, Thomas Field, provided the narrative for the evening.  Marie Laplante volunteered, once again, to be the official photographer. SAPA TV was on hand to videotape the performance and will have the show for viewing on their website.  

Springfield Hospital and the Apple Blossom production team are very grateful to everyone that supported this  fundraising event for Springfield Hospital. Proceeds from this year’s event provide support for the Dr. E. Sherburne Lovell Health Career Award and the services of the Hospital. 

Click here to view a list of all our sponsors.

Springfield, VT (April 17, 2025) – Springfield Hospital, in collaboration with the Apple Blossom Committee and this year’s talented participants, is excited to announce preparations are well underway for the 67th Annual Apple Blossom. This cherished tradition, which began in 1957, is a major fundraising event supporting Springfield Hospital and features an evening of music and dance.

This year, six senior contestants and their partners—joined by a team of younger children—are rehearsing weekly to deliver an unforgettable performance. The community can expect a special showcase of local youth talent, culminating in the crowning of the 67th Apple Blossom Queen.

This year, the event has a new venue: the Springfield High School Auditorium at 303 South Street, Springfield, VT. An opening performance will be held on Friday, May 2nd, followed by the grand performance on Saturday, May 3rd. Both evening events begin at 7 pm.

All are invited to attend and support this heartfelt celebration. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased in advance at Boccaccio’sand Tina’s Hallmark in Springfield, or online at https://springfieldhospital.org/fundraising-events/

Funds raised from this year’s event will benefit the Dr. E. Sherburne Lovell Health Career Scholarship and the 2025 Annual Giving Campaign for renovation and equipment for Springfield Hospital Emergency Department.   ###

Contact:  Bailey Matteson, Marketing & Development Department, Springfield Hospital, 25 Ridgewood Road, Springfield, VT   802-885-7686 or email bmatteson@springfieldhospital.org

SPRINGFIELD, VT (April 16, 2025)  – Springfield Hospital proudly presents this year’s Apple Blossom, featuring six senior contestants and their partners, along with six enthusiastic young children. These talented participants are ready to light up the stage with song, dance, and community pride.

Join us for two nights of celebration on May 2 and 3 at 7 PM at the Springfield High School Auditorium. Come cheer them on and be part of a beloved local tradition!

Apple Blossom began in 1957. Since then, it has grown into more than just a fundraiser for Springfield Hospital. It’s a proud tradition that unites our community. Each year, the event brings music, dance, and joy to the stage. Local youth step into the spotlight. They share their passion and talent — all for a great cause. For 67 years, that spirit has stayed strong.

Now it’s your turn to be part of this time-honored tradition! Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate, give back, and experience the joy of Apple Blossom.

Here’s how YOU can get involved:

Purchase your tickets today and be part of an unforgettable evening filled with memories, music, and heartwarming moments.
Buy your tickets in person at Tina’s Hallmark or Boccaccio’s
Or Buy Your Ticket online at: https://springfieldhospital.org/apple-blossom-tickets…/
On May 2 and 3, tickets will be available at the door.  

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!   

SPRINGFIELD, VT (4-1-25) – Springfield Hospital’s Medical Staff is proud to announce the launch of a Healthcare Education Scholarship Program for one outstanding graduating senior planning to pursue ongoing education. This scholarship, valued at $3,000, aims to support students as they continue their healthcare education. All application materials must be received by May 15, 2025.

Eligibility Requirements: The scholarship is open to high school seniors who have been accepted into a post-secondary program. Applicants must submit the following:

• One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or mentor.
• A 300-500 word essay outlining why they chose to pursue a career in healthcare and how the scholarship will help them achieve their goals.
• A copy of their high school transcript.
• Proof of acceptance into a post-secondary education program.

Guidelines:
• Eligible candidates include graduating high school seniors who are pursuing a healthcare career from Springfield High School, Green Mountain Union High School, Bellows Falls Union High School, and Fall Mountain Regional High School.
• Scholarships are one-time awards and are not renewable.
• The scholarships may be applied to tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment required for their course of study.
• Scholarship funds will be given directly to the educational institution by August of the award year.
• Applicants must provide the registrar contact information for the institution they will be attending.

All application materials must be received by May 15, 2025.

Application Process: Interested students can submit their completed application to Springfield Hospital Development Office, Attn: Anna Smith, 25 Ridgewood Road, PO Box 174, Springfield, VT 05156. For further information about the scholarship or application guidelines, please contact Anna Smith, Vice President of Marketing & Development at 802-885-7621 or email annasmith@springfieldhospital.org .