Our mission is to provide respectful, comprehensive primary health care for all residents in our region, regardless of their ability to pay. We offer quality health care services to everyone. In the spirit of community, we make efforts to reach out and welcome those who need health services, but may have insufficient means to access them. We commit ourselves to continually reduce the burden of illness, injury, and disability, and to improve the health and quality of life of those for whom we care.


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Covid-19 Update

May 12, 2020

May 12, 2020

The Vermont Department of Health (VDH) maintains guidelines that are beneficial to be reminded of as we eagerly open up parts of the economy and increased public activities. Staying at home is still the best way to lower our risk of COVID-19, and as we take small steps to return to work and see our family and friends again, we would like to remind everyone of recommended practices. 

VDH recommends continuing with health and safety precautions including 6-ft distancing, wearing a face mask, washing hands frequently, and staying home if you are sick or have been exposed to someone who has COVID-19. 

VDH recommends keeping your social circle small, staying close to home, and limiting non-essential travel. 

People age 65 and older and people with underlying medical conditions are more likely to develop more severe symptoms, should continue to stay at home, and should connect with others by phone, computer, or video. 

Little Rivers serves many communities in Eastern Orange County Vermont and surrounding areas, and this region has many people of age 65 and older and many with underlying health conditions. Please follow the stay at home guideline and encourage those you know in this group to act similarly. Little Rivers Care Coordinators, Chronic Care Nurses, Behavioral Health Providers, and Family Medicine Practitioners & Nurses are available to see patients by televisit and phone. Care Coordinators and Chronic Care nurses commonly call to check in with patients. We encourage you to call and to do the same with those close to you. We are eager to connect with you and are in this together with anyone in our area.

Our COVID-19 Patient Care Team is here to help answer your questions at 802-222-3055. If you have concerns anytime, please refer to our “Managing Stress During a Pandemic” resource guide on our website at https://www.littlerivers.org/

Please call, we are here to help! Wells River 802-757-2325, Bradford 802-222-9317, East Corinth 802-439-5321.

On the New Hampshire side of the river, there have been 3,160 cases and 133 deaths attributed to COVID-19. On May 6, NH announced 19 new deaths (the highest single day increase in the number of deaths). On May 1, Governor Sununu announced a new stay at home order in effect until May 31. 

VT COVID-19 Cases (as of midday today): 
Total cases: 927, New Cases: 1, Deaths: 53 (no new deaths since Friday). Vermont has 5 patients currently hospitalized for COVID-19 and 13 hospitalized under investigation. Windsor County has 45 cases, Washington County has 38 cases, Caledonia County remains at 14 cases and Orange County at 8 cases. Windsor has 2 deaths so far, Washington 1, and none in Caledonia and Orange Counties. Orange County Vermont remains at 2 cases per 10,000 people. In our region, there are confirmed cases in Lyndon, Kirby, St. Johnsbury, Waterford, Marshfield, Groton, Orange and Fairlee.

Thank you Cathy Kidder, Amu C., Laura Nelson, David and Ann Tardiff, Mary Hays, Susan Davis, Linda Shimansky, and many more for your caring donations of masks and more. We are in this together as a community and your generosity is inspiring. Thank you again!
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25 Mar, 2021
Little Rivers Health Care is proud to recognize the following staff: Nicole Keaty, RN; Wendy Munn, RN; Ashley Murray, LNA, MA; Kate Telofski, MA; Liz Henson, MA; and LRHC board member Karla Wilson, RN as AgriSafe nurse scholars. The staff listed above have recently completed the AgriSafe Network Nurse Scholar Program. They join other nurses across the nation who have invested in their professional training and their communities. Our clinics are located in 3 locations throughout the Upper Valley of Vermont: Bradford, East Corinth, and Wells River. AgriSafe Nurse Scholar is an 18-hour educational series which targets agricultural health and safety issued, risks, and prevention measures that can impact the short and long-term wellness of community families and businesses that depend on production agriculture. Topics include ergonomics, women’s health, youth in the workforce, mental health, hearing and respiratory protection, animal borne diseases, pesticide and chemical safety, and several emerging issues. AgriSafe is a non-profit national membership organization, that represents health professionals and educators who strive to reduce health disparities found among the agricultural community. Our vision is to prevent agricultural injuries, disease, and fatalities through the effective delivery of agricultural occupational health services. To find out more about AgriSafe Network and the AgriSafe Nurse Scholar Program, please contact 1-866-312-3002 or email us at info@agrisafe.org About some of our scholars: Ashley Murray serves at Little Rivers Health Care as an LNA and MA. She is a graduate of Southern Vermont College and is currently Enrolled at Community College of Vermont. She has worked for LRHC for 5 years. Her background has included being an LNA for St Johnsbury Health and Rehab and Rowen Court. When asked about the AgriSafe program Ashley said, “I spent 18+ hours studying and learning about conditions and struggles that farmers and their families face. This was a huge eye opener and only increased my appreciation for all farmers and families, but especially our locals! I look forward to being able to put this education to use!” Liz Henson serves at Little Rivers Health Care as an LNA. She is a Half time student at White Mountain Community College in Littleton working towards a nursing degree. She has been an LNA for over 20 years. She has worked for LRHC for just over a year. She received her LNA license at Glencliff in 1999. She has worked as a patient care technician at the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth and in the pediatric ICU. Later she worked at Cottage Hospital as a tech in the Emergency Room. When asked about the AgriSafe program Liz said, “the AgriSafe nurse scholar program was packed with valuable information about rural healthcare and some of the challenges that may be faced when working with the agricultural population.”
28 May, 2020
Learn more about our No Barriers to Care program.
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