Springfield Hospital
Springfield Hospital Thanks Anthony Marro Memorial Trust
SPRINGFIELD, VT (April 6, 2023) – Springfield Hospital and its Physical Therapy Department in Ludlow, VT, (Mt. View Physical Therapy) extend thanks to the Trustees of the Anthony Marro Memorial Trust for a grant to purchase a new recumbent bicycle. The new equipment has arrived and is being used by patients on a regular basis.
“The recumbent bike allows patients with mobility issues, that cannot safely get on and off of the stationary bike, an opportunity to get the mobility, strengthening and cardiovascular benefits of bike exercise,” says Dan Collins, PT.
“On behalf of all patients seeking care in our physical therapy department, we are delighted that the Anthony Marro Memorial Trust selected us as one of their beneficiaries. This will enhance our patients’ experience and enable them to improve their health under the guidance of our professional staff. Thank you,” says Robert Adcock, CEO of Springfield Hospital.
Springfield Hospital Joins New England Donor Services to Honor Organ and Tissue Donors During Donate Life Month
(Springfield, VT) – April 1, 2023 – Springfield Hospital is partnering with New England Donor Services during the month of April to celebrate National Donate Life Month. This month-long celebration includes local, regional, and national activities designed to help inspire people in the U.S. to register as organ and tissue donors and to honor those that have saved lives through the gift of donation.
“More than 100,000 patients are on the U.S. wait list for a lifesaving organ transplant, but there are simply not enough organ donors to meet the growing need,” said Lyndsy McIntyre, MBA, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Springfield Hospital. “Opportunities for organ donation are rare. Fewer than 2% of deaths each year meet the medical eligibility to become donors. This is why it is so important for us all to recognize the need and to register as donors.”
A single organ donor can save the lives of up to eight people and transform the lives of as many as 75 more by donating their corneas, skin and other tissue. Nearly 43,000 lifesaving transplants were performed in the U.S. in 2022, an increase of five percent from 2021.
“Organ and tissue donation is a remarkable gift and an expression of compassion and generosity,” said Berta Grunbeck, RN, CTBS, Hospital Relations Coordinator of New England Donor Services. “We appreciate our continued partnership with Springfield Hospital to share the importance of the Donate Life message and to save more lives through donation and transplant.”
National Donate Life Month recognizes the generosity of those who have saved and healed lives by becoming donors, while also highlighting the critical need for more people to register as donors. Becoming an organ or tissue donor is easy. People may register at the local motor vehicle office, on their iPhone health app or online at RegisterMe.org.
To help facilitate organ recovery and placement,Springfield Hospital is one of more than 200 hospitals and 14 transplant centers in New England who work directly with New England Donor Services.
####
Contact Sandy Peplau, 802-885-7686, speplau@springfieldhospital.org
About Springfield Hospital:
Springfield Hospital is a not-for-profit, critical access hospital located in Springfield, VT, serving communities in 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 cardiology, infusion, general surgery; ear, nose and throat; orthopaedics, pain management, podiatry, gynecology and urology. A comprehensive program of inpatient mental health services is offered at The Windham Center 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
New England Donor Services coordinates organ and tissue donation in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, the eastern counties of Vermont and Bermuda. Through its federally designated organ procurement organization, New England Organ Bank (NEOB), and its centralized tissue donation services operation, NEDS serves thousands of donor families each year who have generously made the decision to donate and honors the wishes of those who registered as donors and gave the gift of life. Working sensitively with the donor families, NEDS staff leads donation authorization discussions, maintains medical support of potential donors, coordinates recovery surgeries, allocates organs according to the national transplant waiting list and directs transport of organs to transplant centers and tissues to processors.
Apple Blossom Cotillion – The Director Quest Continues
SPRINGFIELD, VT (March 24, 2023) – Springfield Hospital has been diligently searching for a new director or directors to lead the annual Apple Blossom Cotillion. Unfortunately, this year’s search was unsuccessful. As a result, we must report there will be no Cotillion in May of 2023.
The good news is we remain steadfast in our commitment to the director search and are, once again, appealing to the community for assistance and suggestions as we look to plan the Cotillion for 2024. We recognize the Apple Blossom Cotillion is a valued community event and a tradition that provides great pride and joy to our local youth and their families and friends. The first Cotillion was held in 1957, drawing as many as 1,500 attendees to its annual performances held the first Saturday in May. Originally a project of the Springfield Hospital Auxiliary, the Apple Blossom Cotillion has more recently been a presentation and fundraising event of Springfield Hospital. It is our intent to continue this unique and time-honored tradition.
If you are personally interested in helping direct the Apple Blossom Cotillion, or would like to recommend someone who may be a good candidate, please contact Sandy Peplau by email at speplau@springfieldhospital.org, or phone at 802-885-7686. ###
Springfield Pain Clinic and Physical Therapy Started My Journey to Being Pain Free
“I was experiencing pain in my neck, shoulder and arms. It was affecting everything that I did. Yet, I did not want to rely on an opioid to relieve my pain. Thankfully, the combination of sessions at Springfield Hospital’s Pain Clinic and the Physical Therapy Department in Bellows Falls, made all the difference. I am feeling great! I recommend that anyone dealing with chronic pain, and feeling like they have tried everything, ask for a referral to the Springfield Pain Clinic. I am glad I did.” – James Kelley, Bellows Falls, VT
Giving Credit Where Credit is Due – Thank you
“Springfield Hospital is very fortunate to have Leanne Alexander, PA-C, on board at Springfield Urology. She is compassionate and caring and, most of all, she knows her profession to the fullest! She instantly figured out my problem and helped me to correct it. I am happy to give credit where credit is due, as she took the time with me that was needed and was very thorough. She is an asset to have in our community. Thank you, Leanne!” – Karen Lee Davis, Windsor, VT
Springfield Hospital Seeks Apple Blossom Cotillion Directors for 2023
SPRINGFIELD, VT (January 3, 2023) – According to the American Heritage Dictionary, tradition means “a time-honored practice or a set of such practices.” Keeping traditions, like the Apple Blossom Cotillion alive requires people and a strong commitment to the “practice.” For years, there certainly has not been any lack of commitment from individuals such as Pam Church, Carrie Jewell, Larry Kraft, Marie Laplante, Tracy Austin, and numerous others… years of volunteer dedication since the Cotillion’s inception in 1957.
Springfield Hospital remains committed to the Apple Blossom Cotillion, and we are seeking your help. We are seeking new directors for the 2023 Cotillion. Pam and Carrie have done an outstanding job over the years, and are now ready to hand over the directorship to new leadership. If you have an interest in either directing or helping with the production of the 2023 Apple Blossom Cotillion which traditionally takes place the first weekend in May, please email or call Sandy Peplau, Marketing and Development, 802-885-7686, speplau@springfieldhospital.org.
Thanks to our 2022 Hearts of Hope Donors
SPRINGFIELD, VT (December 22, 2022) – Springfield Hospital and its volunteers would like to thank all those individuals that supported this year’s Hearts of Hope campaign. The Hearts of Hope campaign is an opportunity to remember, and honor loved ones, friends, or co-workers in a very special way, while supporting Springfield Hospital. Individuals who contribute $15 or more have a handmade heart ornament placed on the Hearts of Hope holiday tree. Each ornament has the name of an individual that the donor wishes to remember or honor. Over 250 ornaments were on display at the hospital. All the ornaments have now been sent to the donors or their honorees so they may display them in their homes.
The Hearts of Hope Committee members include volunteers Barbara Bye, Linda Feddersen, and Marcia Manner. The ornaments were made by Chrissy Bedard, Brenda Buswell, Pat Graves and Sandy Peplau. This year, the campaign will support Springfield Hospital’s 2022-2023 Annual Giving Campaign. Our generous donors continue to send funds for this campaign and to date, we have raised over $9,000. Thank you to all the donors!
To view the tree dedication ceremony program, visit www.springfieldhospital.org/fundraising-events/.
Springfield Hospital Announces New Pain Clinic
SPRINGFIELD, VT (October 20, 2022) – Springfield Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of the Springfield Pain Clinic. Located on Level D at Springfield Hospital, the Pain Clinic’s goal is to assist patients with chronic and acute pain issues and develop a treatment plan that meets patient’s needs and expedites their recovery process. The clinic offers pain management for medical conditions that include lower back pain, neck pain, headaches, musculoskeletal disorders, complex regional pain syndrome and neuropathy.
The Pain Clinic team collaborates with primary care providers and other healthcare team members to develop a plan of pain management personalized for each patient that focuses on opiate-free and opioid-sparing techniques. The interventional pain management treatments include, for example, facet joint injections, epidural steroids, trigger point injections, ultrasound-guided regional injections and occipital nerve block injections. Other treatments options are also available.
A complete history and comprehensive physical exam are completed and personalized recommendations may include physical therapy, lab work, imaging, injections, counseling and coping strategy therapy, and a surgical plan of care if needed.
Providers Francis Valenti, CRNA, NSPM-C, and Daniel Rice, CRNA, NSPM-C, are board certified and work closely with patients and their healthcare team. All appointments require a referral and patients are encouraged to inquire about Springfield Pain Clinic services with their primary care provider. For more information on services or referrals, please visit www.springfieldpainclinic.org.
Fastest Kid in Town for 2022
We were delighted to sponsor the Fastest Kid in Town event on Saturday, October 8 at Riverside Park in Springfield as part of the Vermont Apple Festival. Many thanks go to the staff and volunteers of the Edgar May Health and Recreation Center for organizing this event for the youth in our community.
Children ages 5 to 12 competed in 100- or 200-yard dashes for the fastest boy and girl in each category. This year’s winners are Ian Taylor, ages 5-6; Turner Shute and Aoife Joyce, ages 7-8; Magnus Conroy and Adela Fuentes, ages 9-10; and Malachi Bactad and Keeli Stewart, ages 11-12.
22nd Annual Springfield Hospital Golf Challenge Raises Funds for Annual Giving
SPRINGFIELD, VT (September 28, 2022) –Springfield Hospital hosted its 22nd Annual Golf Challenge on September 28th at the Fox Run Golf Club in Ludlow, Vermont. Proceeds from this year’s fundraising event go to the annual giving campaign to support the Infusion Pump Campaign.
Ninety-two tournament participants enjoyed a variety of competitions on the course in addition to 18 holes of scramble golf tournament play. A new GMC truck was up for grabs for a hole-in-one on hole 8, thanks to Springfield Buick GMC Cadillac; and ten thousand dollars was available on hole 14 for a hole-in-one, thanks to the Ludlow Insurance Agency. Those two prizes were not awarded, but the players enjoyed a good round of golf in favorable weather.
Winners in the A Flight were
1st Gross – Chris Gautreau, Todd Lagrow, John Casavant, Dan Houghton;
2nd Gross – Rick Marasa, Christina Graves, Chris Garvey, Brian Perkins. The 1st Net – Chris Capello/Eric Bernardin, Daniel Smith, Ian Swihart, Jay Stone; 2nd Net –Ray Grant, Dave Allbee, Max Zurmuhlen, Don Garrow.
Winners in the B flight were
1st Gross – Tim Mello, Guy Alderdice, Greg White, Bryan Lantz;
2nd Gross – Eric Warren, Stu Currie, Bob O’Brien, Dan Frost. The 1st Net – Mike Pinney, Collin Pinney, Gary Stearns, Vic Baskevitch; 2nd Net –Steve Horsky, Jim Rugg, Kevin Kamky, John Pickelnok.
The straightest drive was won by Tracy Johnson and longest putt went to Guy Alderdice.
The sponsors and raffle prize donors made this year’s tournament a fundraising success. The tournament sponsors this year at the $1000 level were: BlueWater Health, Ellen Lander/Renaissance Benefit Advisors, Kinney Drugs Foundation, NFP, QHR Health, Splendid Splinter Vacation Rental and The Richards Group.
Sponsors at the Tee/Green level of $500 included Claremont Savings Bank, Connecticut Valley ENT, Cota & Cota, CVOSM, DJ’s Restaurant, ebm, 802 Credit Union, Health Plans, Inc., ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists, Infinitt North America, Inc., Richard & Carole Lechthaler, New England Retirement Consultants, Northeast Delta Dental, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC, Red House Press, Springfield Printing and Vail Law Office.
The Eagle Sponsors at the $250 level included Bibens Home Center, Inc., Crothall Healthcare, Fisher Financial Advisors, LLC, Mike & Diane Halstead, The Abbey Group. The Birdie Sponsors at $100 were Dubois & King, Leader Distribution, Peplau’s Happy Acres Farm, and Twin State Psychological Services.
“Many thanks go to our sponsors and participants for their generous support; and to the staff and volunteers that organized this event. I am grateful to all who made this event a fundraising success”, commented Robert Adcock, CEO of Springfield Hospital.
To see a list of all of the sponsors and donors of the raffle prizes, go to www.springfieldhospital.org/fundraising-events/
