Last week, 140 employees tested positive, about nine times the 15 cases of two months ago.
Covid cases climbing among UVMMC employees
National Guard helps keep hospital clean
The Vermont National Guard is pitching in during the Omicron-related staffing shortage at Vermont’s largest hospital.
UVMMC suspends Biden vax requirement
The state’s largest private employer and biggest health care network has backed off the Biden plan to vaccinate 100% of its employees. But that could change.
Natural immunity, testing not an out: UVMMC requires 100% employee vax compliance
Vermont’s largest employer has agreed to follow Biden administration guidelines requiring 100% Covid-19 vaccination of all employees and volunteers. No exceptions for testing or natural immunity allowed.
Pandemic, cyberattack contribute to $21.3 million loss for hospital network
March 11 will mark one year since the first patient diagnosed with COVID-19 received care from the UVM Health Network. Combined with the cyberattack and the suspension of surgery at Fanny Allen, it’s been a tough financial year for Vermont’s largest health care provider and employer.
AG Donovan: fed defense of pro-life nurse “attack” on abortion, violates church/state separation
Significantly, HHS’s notice of alleged violation against UVM Medical Center continues to raise serious constitutional concerns as an attack against the long-established, fundamental right to access abortion services. It also presents serious constitutional issues in light of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which forms the principle of separation of church and state.
Today’s News: Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020
Today’s News: UVMMC backs abortionist over pro-life nurse in civil rights case. Parrot smuggler sentenced. Businesses get state $$ for ‘job retention.’ Game warden impersonators arrested.
Hospital defends abortionist who pressured pro-life nurse
UVMMC knew the nurse was on a “list of objectors” – but assigned her anyway.
The nurse wasn’t told it was an abortion until she walked into the operating room. By saying ‘don’t hate me,’ the doctor knew of the conscientious objection. The nurse was required to proceed even though others present could have assisted.
