Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) CFO Bob Hersey has received the Dr. John Elliot Community Service Award for 2020.
This award, in memory of Dr. John Elliott, is awarded annually to an employee of NVRH for volunteer service to the community.
Hersey was recognized for his expertise in the field of finance and his genuine good will and was nominated by Lew Apgar, a Community Health Worker at NVRHâs Community Connections.
âBob has consistently helped us with our accounting questions, has given advice on best financial practices, and has always been available when we needed to ask questions or solicit support,â Executive Director of the Community Restorative Justice Center Susan Cherry said. âHe gives so much.â
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Vermont Business Magazine St Johnsbury Pediatrics has received a $5,000 COVID Relief Suicide Safer Care Mini-Grant. The grant program, which is supported by COVID Relief and Carry-forward funds from the Department of Mental Health, will help providers at St. Johnsbury Pediatrics in supporting their patients as well as making referrals when a higher level of care is warranted.
The Mini-Grant program, which was developed by the Center for Health and Learning/VT Suicide Prevention Center, will engage staff in training and assessment of depression, suicidality, and safety planning. It will also help strengthen workflows and implement suicide specific protocols.
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