Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

read moreSVMC has a national reputation for nursing excellence. It begins with visionary leadership that empowers nurses to learn, innovate, acheive quality outcomes, and exceed patient expectations. Key partnerships with The American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program, Castleton University, and educational donors help fulfill SVMC's committment of supporting staff in the pursuit of our organizational mission: exceptional care and comfort for the people we serve. An American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Center for Nursing Excllence since 2002, SVMC nurses live the principles of Transformational Leadership, Structural Empowerment, Exemplary Professional Practice, and New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements.

read moreSVMC Pediatrics offers the experience and support families need to care for kids evolving health needs from birth through adolescence. We're there with you every step of the way, caring for your little (and not-so-little one) like they're our own. As children grow, it's important to make sure their development is on track. Routine and preventive screenings are one of the best ways to do that. Recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, screenings are used to evaluate vision, hearing, and blood pressure and check for signs of autism, depression, and drug use, and much more.

read moreWe are proud that so many in our region trust us with their care. Whether it's routine checkups, emergency room visits for a minor mishap, or something much more serious, thousands turn to SVMC each year. Our partnerships set us apart. You'll see partnership in the efforts of our nursing staff, whose focus on better patient experiences has earned national recognition with the Magnet nursing designation. You'll see it in our affiliation with Dartmouth-Hitchcock, giving patients access to hundreds of specialists without leaving home for care.