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SERVICES
Grace Cottage Hospital,
in the scenic West River valley in rural Townshend, Vermont, located
at 185 Grafton Road, on Route 35 just beyond the junction with Route
30.
For emergency and ambulance services call 911.
To reach the hospital call (802) 365-7357.
Inpatient
Hospital Services
Emergency Room
24-hour emergency services: treatment, stabilization, life support.
Inpatient Care
Individualized, professional treatment with tender, loving care.
The public may request information regarding hospital staffing ratios
by calling (802) 365-7357 24 hours a day. For other public information,
please call (802) 365-9109 Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Inpatient
Rehabilitation Services
Grace Cottage accepts patients from other hospitals, eliminating
the necessity for patients to return home prematurely.
A comprehensive rehabilitation program of physical, occupational
and speech therapies is available 7 days a week for acute and
swing level patients, in which our therapists provide outstanding
care for patients with the goal of maximizing functional independence
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Laboratory
Full-service lab including microbiology, urinalysis, chemistry and
immunochemistry, coagulation, hematology, blood bank for cross-matching
and transfusions. |
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Radiology
24-hour diagnostic
services and bone density testing.
Hospice Suite
It is both a privilege and a responsibility to help members of the community
face death with dignity, respect, and as much comfort as possible. When
you or a loved one are very ill and decide to change from aggressive
medical care to comfort care, the staff at Grace Cottage works very
hard to fulfill your wishes. Pain is something many people worry about.
There are many ways to control pain. We will work with you to ensure
that we find out what works best for you. The goal at Grace Cottage
is for you to be as comfortable as possible.
The
hospice room will be made available to you as soon as possible. This
is a private room that includes an adjoining family room. The adjoining
family room includes a pull-out sofa bed, a small refrigerator, a microwave,
a separate bathroom, a television and sound system, as well as additional
seating for family. We encourage you or your loved one to bring your
favorite audio recording or book on tape to listen to if you feel that
is something that may help you relax. You should also feel free to stock
the refrigerator with ‘favorite’ items that may help you feel more comfortable.
It
is our privilege to provide you or your loved one with respectful care.
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Outpatient Medical Services
Grace Cottage
Family Health
Located on Rte 35 near the junction with Rte 30 in Townshend,
across the road from the Fire Station and Messenger Valley Pharmacy.
Patients can make appointments with Dr. Robert Backus,
Dr. Alexandra
Barstow,
Dr. Maurice Geurts,
Dr. Moss Linder,
Pediatrician Dr. Elizabeth Linder,
Dr. Timothy Shafer
and Adult & Family Nurse Practitioner Louise McDevitt,
Physician Assistants
Judy Carpenter,
Dan Philips and
Maureen Mahoney.
Call (802) 365-4331. |
Mental Health
Dr. Judith Tietz and
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Carl McNeely practice
general psychiatry, including geriatrics. Call (802) 365-7381.
Grace Cottage Chiropractic Care
Matthew Davis, DC provides chiropractic
care for all ages, including neck and back pain, and athletic
injuries. Appointments can be made by calling (802) 365-4331. |
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Grace Cottage Hospital Laboratory
Open to the public Monday
– Friday 7:00am – 5:00pm,
Saturday 8:00am - noon. No appointment needed.
Full-service lab including microbiology, urinalysis, chemistry
and immunochemistry, coagulation, hematology, blood bank
for cross-matching and transfusions. |
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Grace
Cottage Hospital Radiology Department
Open to the public for diagnostic services including X-ray, CT scan,
electrocardiography and computerized bone density testing
Monday - Saturday 7:30 am – 7:30 pm, Sunday 8:00am –
4:30pm.
To make an appointment call (802) 365-7357. |
Outpatient Physical, Occupational and
Speech Therapy
Located in the Wolff Outpatient Building, therapists will assess
the degree of injury, disorder or decline in function, then design
and implement a treatment program to help individuals attain their
optimal level of function. Our therapists have established themselves
as the region's premier providers of outpatient rehabilitation.
For an appointment call (802) 365-3637 |
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Specialities
Orthopedic: Dr. John Chard
Podiatry: Dr. David Liebow & Dr. Kim Liebow
Urology: Dr. John Daly
Neurology: Dr. Deirdre Donaldson
Pathology: Dr. Christopher Appleton |
Messenger
Valley Pharmacy
Full-service Pharmacy, open to the public, accepts
all physicians prescriptions, veterinarians prescriptions,
and most insurance,including Medicare & Medicaid. Fair
prices, friendly service.
Located on Route 35 in Townshend, across the road from Grace
Cottage Hospital. As a custom compounding pharmacy, the Pharmacists
would like to work with you and your Physician (or your pet's
veterinarian) to provide a prescription tailored to your needs.
Open to the public Monday - Friday 8:30am to 6:00pm
Saturday 9:00am to 2:00pm
Prescriptions can be called to (802) 365-4117.
Ask for our refill reminder program. |
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Medical House Call
Service
Supervised by the physicians at Grace Cottage Hospital, home visits
to shut-in patients for: acute illness; monitoring chronic illness;
blood drawing for analysis; oxygen level testing; diagnostic urine
testing; review of medication; possible referral for specialty or
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Grace Cottage
Travel Clinic
Grace Cottage is designated as an International Travel
Clinic by the Vermont Department of Health. Before your next trip
abroad, make an appointment for: immunizations as required or recommended;
travel recommendations relating to your prescriptions and medications;
counseling on preventive measures to help avoid malaria, cholera,
traveler's diarrhea, and other travel-related illnesses; updates
on U.S. State Department travel advisories and summaries of international
health conditions; information on medical supplies, water purification
devices, mosquito nets, and other supplies to help ensure healthy
travel.
Advising us of your travel distination(s) and itinerary when you
schedule an appoint with the travel clinic will allow us to make
sure we have the appropriate information and/or medications on hand
when you arrive for your appointment.
If you are traveling as part of a group, we are happy to conduct
an information session for all those traveling with your group.
This session will provide you with all the information you need
as well as an opportunity to ask questions. After attending this
session and signing up, you will simply be able to pop in for your
necessary immunizations.
Services at Grace Cottage's Travel Clinic are overseen by Dr. Maurice Geurts,
who is trained in Tropical Medicine. For an appointment, call (802)
365-4331. |
Bock Training
Center
CPR and First Aid courses for people of all ages are conducted at
Grace Cottage’s Bock Training Center.
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