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 11, 2020

May 11,2019

Dr. Genereaux delivered a baby this weekend!

Last week we had a total of 469 patient visits including 51 televisits and 225 phone visits. Our overall visit count is about 60 to 65% of our pre-pandemic visit rate, and behavioral health visits are at the same rate as the pre-pandemic rate. Our East Corinth Clinic continues in-person care tomorrow and again on Friday. Due to a decrease in patients with symptoms of respiratory illness, the Bradford clinic is decreasing the respiratory care only hours to 2:30 to 5PM daily (and as a result increasing customary appointment hours). Please call first, and we will coordinate a visit for you in a safe manner and regardless of your ability to pay. If you need a primary care provider, we will happily help you establish at Little Rivers. 

The Vermont Department of Health reported that, based on data in the medical literature, almost 100% of individuals develop symptoms within 11 ½ days after exposure to an individual with COVID-19. Therefore, the recommended period of quarantine is being changed to 12 days. Individuals who are in quarantine can be tested on or after day 7; if the results are negative and they are asymptomatic, they can end quarantine (they should remain in quarantine while awaiting test results). 

We are strategically planning for an increase of in-person visits and for warmer weather. We are (1) considering alternating provider appointments of in-person and televisit to minimize waiting room occupancy, (2) researching patient pager systems to allow patients to wait for appointments outside, (3) setting up more spaces outside for patients to sit, and (4) preparing for pre-visit planning calls to remind patients to come along when possible and to review instructions for arrival at the clinic. We are researching special filters and air treatment devices for our air handling systems and air conditioning units to prepare for warmer weather. We look forward to sharing our plans for continued safe access to health care. 

VT COVID-19 Cases (as of midday today):
Total cases: 926, New Cases: 7 (since Friday), Deaths: 53 (no new deaths since Friday). Vermont has 5 patients currently hospitalized for COVID-19 and 9 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.
Screen grab from video of four plates of food with text over it
27 Apr, 2021
Watch a video about Little River's newest project called "Everyone Eats Vermont" and learn about the project.
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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