Southwestern Vermont Health Care's Medical Matters Weekly

Season 1 | Episode 31 | September 15, 2021

In this week's episode, Dr. Trey Dobson hosts outhwestern Vermont Medical Center’s Director of Emergency Nursing Jill Maynard, RN. She will share news about SVMC’s upcoming Emergency Department renovation and expansion.

Jill Maynard, RN, is the director of nursing for the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. She received her bachelor’s in nursing from Southern Vermont College in Bennington and will soon graduate with her master’s in nursing with a focus on leadership and management. She joined the SVMC nursing staff in 2004.  Prior to this, she served as an Advanced EMT for her local rescue squad and as an ED Technician. In her current role, she manages the ExpressCare, emergency, and ICU nursing. She also leads nursing initiatives, including those to ensure safe emergency access for COVID and non-COVID patients, to decrease workplace violence, and to increase access to high quality efficient emergency care. She has been instrumental in emergency management and preparedness, in the development of the Respiratory Evaluation Center and the Emergency Crisis Area, and in the implementation of support programs for individuals affected by mental health conditions and substance abuse. 

Underwriter: Mack Molding

Medical Matters Weekly features the innovative personalities who drive positive change within health care and related professions. The show addresses all aspects of creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for all, including food and nutrition, housing, diversity and inclusion, groundbreaking medical care, exercise, mental health, the environment, research, and government. The show is produced with cooperation from Catamount Access Television (CAT-TV). Viewers can see Medical Matters Weekly on Facebook at facebook.com/svmedicalcenter and facebook.com/CATTVBennington. The show is also available to view or download a podcast on www.svhealthcare.org/medicalmatters. Questions can be emailed to [email protected].

Underwriter: Mack Molding

Season 1 | Episode 29 | September 1, 2021

In this week's episode, Dr. Trey Dobson hosts Catherine Burns, PhD, the quality director for Vermont Care Partners. They will discuss her work on the state of Vermont's COVID support programs.

Dr. Burns has been the Quality Director for Vermont Care Partners (VCP) since 2015. In that role, she has supported quality improvement efforts and methodologies across the VCP Network that are coordinated with State partner activities. Prior to VCP, she has worked in a variety of clinical and leadership roles within the Vermont Designated Agency system. Dr. Burns has experience providing clinical care to children and families in integrated care settings, schools, homes, and in the community and currently is a practicing independent psychologist providing integrated care in a pediatric primary care setting. She has provided training around the state for practitioners in community mental health and education and has been an instructor at Johnson State College, the University of Vermont, and in the Program in Community Mental Health for graduates and undergraduates studying psychology and related fields. Dr. Burns earned a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology, a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Vermont, and a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Underwriter: Mack Molding

Medical Matters Weekly features the innovative personalities who drive positive change within health care and related professions. The show addresses all aspects of creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for all, including food and nutrition, housing, diversity and inclusion, groundbreaking medical care, exercise, mental health, the environment, research, and government. The show is produced with cooperation from Catamount Access Television (CAT-TV). Viewers can see Medical Matters Weekly on Facebook at facebook.com/svmedicalcenter and facebook.com/CATTVBennington. The show is also available to view or download a podcast on www.svhealthcare.org/medicalmatters. Questions can be emailed to [email protected].

Underwriter: Mack Molding

Season 1 | Episode 28 | August 25, 2021

In this week's episode, Dr. Trey Dobson hosts extreme athlete and coach Tim VanOrden.

Van Orden is an athlete, coach, speaker, and writer living in Bennington. In 2006, Tim founded The Running Raw Project to test the athletic efficacy of a raw, vegan diet. At the close of the project in 2012, Tim had won nine USA Track & Field (USATF) Masters National Trail Running Championships, including the 10KM, 15KM, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50KM as well as the Mountain Running Championships. These wins led him to be named The U.S. Masters Mountain Runner of The Year in 2010 and 2011 and the U.S. Masters Trail Runner of The Year in 2011 and 2012. Since 2015, VanOrden won an additional ten U.S. Masters and Seniors titles in the mountains, on snowshoes, and on the roads, culminating in a new age group (50+) American Record for the road mile in 2019. VanOrden was the Nordic ski coach at Mount Anthony Union High School, where he helped guide the boys and girls teams to five Vermont state championship titles. He was the director of corporate training for a Los Angeles-based vegan restaurant Real Food Daily (RFD). VanOrden is a graduate of Middlebury College, where he earned a B.A. in Geography.

Underwriter: Mack Molding

Medical Matters Weekly features the innovative personalities who drive positive change within health care and related professions. The show addresses all aspects of creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for all, including food and nutrition, housing, diversity and inclusion, groundbreaking medical care, exercise, mental health, the environment, research, and government. The show is produced with cooperation from Catamount Access Television (CAT-TV). Viewers can see Medical Matters Weekly on Facebook at facebook.com/svmedicalcenter and facebook.com/CATTVBennington. The show is also available to view or download a podcast on www.svhealthcare.org/medicalmatters. Questions can be emailed to [email protected].

Underwriter: Mack Molding

Season 1 | Episode 30 | September 8, 2021

In this week's episode, Dr. Trey Dobson hosts Vikas Saini, MD, the president of the Lown Institute. They will discuss the Lown Hospitals index, launched in July 2020, which evaluates hospitals on equity, value, and outcomes, and includes never-before-used metrics such as avoiding overuse, pay equity, and racial inclusivity. 

Dr. Saini is a clinical cardiologist trained by Dr. Bernard Lown at The Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard University, where he has taught and done research. Dr. Saini leads the Institute’s signature project, the Lown Institute Hospitals Index, the first ranking to measure hospital social responsibility. 

In his role at the Lown Institute, Dr. Saini led the development of the Right Care series of papers published by The Lancet in 2017; convened six national conferences annually featuring world-renowned leaders in health care; and guided other Lown Institute projects such as the “Shkreli Awards.” Dr. Saini is also co-chair of the Right Care Alliance, a grassroots network of clinicians, patient activists, and community leaders organizing to put patients, not profits, at the heart of health care. He has practiced cardiology with the Lown Cardiovascular Group at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and, before joining the Lown Institute,  was in private practice in community cardiology for 15 years on Cape Cod. There he also founded Cape Physicians LLC, a primary care network managing global care with financial risk. Early in his career, he was scientific co-founder of Aspect Medical Systems, the pioneer and continued market leader in consciousness monitoring in the operating room using the BIS monitor. 

Underwriter: Mack Molding

Medical Matters Weekly features the innovative personalities who drive positive change within health care and related professions. The show addresses all aspects of creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for all, including food and nutrition, housing, diversity and inclusion, groundbreaking medical care, exercise, mental health, the environment, research, and government. The show is produced with cooperation from Catamount Access Television (CAT-TV). Viewers can see Medical Matters Weekly on Facebook at facebook.com/svmedicalcenter and facebook.com/CATTVBennington. The show is also available to view or download a podcast on www.svhealthcare.org/medicalmatters. Questions can be emailed to [email protected].

Underwriter: Mack Molding

Season 1 | Episode 28 | August 18, 2021

In this week's episode, Dr. Trey Dobson hosts Patricia Johnson, RN, and Caitlin Tilley, RN, who will discuss their work to improve health equity for black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities.

Johnson has worked in the Emergency Department at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) since 2016. In addition, she is the director of nursing for Recovery House, an alcohol, drug, and family rehabilitation program in Wallingford, VT. She earned an associate’s in nursing from Vermont Technical College, a bachelor’s in criminal justice from Southern Vermont College, and a master’s in leadership from Springfield College. She has worked in social work and education roles and as an LNA since 2006. In 2021, she received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

Tilley has worked at SVMC since 2014. She serves as the director of the Transitions of Care. In addition, Tilley is the chair of the health system’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. She earned an associate’s in nursing from Vermont Technical College and a bachelor’s in nursing from Southern New Hampshire University. She is currently enrolled in Southern New Hampshire’s MBA program for Healthcare Administration.

Underwriter: Mack Molding

Medical Matters Weekly features the innovative personalities who drive positive change within health care and related professions. The show addresses all aspects of creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for all, including food and nutrition, housing, diversity and inclusion, groundbreaking medical care, exercise, mental health, the environment, research, and government. The show is produced with cooperation from Catamount Access Television (CAT-TV). Viewers can see Medical Matters Weekly on Facebook at facebook.com/svmedicalcenter and facebook.com/CATTVBennington. The show is also available to view or download a podcast on www.svhealthcare.org/medicalmatters. Questions can be emailed to [email protected].

Underwriter: Mack Molding

Season 1 | Episode 27 | August 11, 2021

In this week's episode, Dr. Trey Dobson hosts  Art Groux, the executive director of the Bennington Rescue Squad in Bennington, Vermont, and will discuss local and national trends within Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Groux is a New Hampshire native and a paramedic. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Emergency Medical Management from Springfield College in Massachusetts. He has more than 25 years’ experience managing EMS in several communities and more than 30 years in the field. While working for EMS in Connecticut, he established a paramedic intercept program that serves 15 towns and the third municipal service dedicated strictly to the provision of Emergency Medical Services. He also founded the Connecticut EMS Chiefs' Association. As a part of his work there, he served as planning section chief for the Connecticut Region 3 Incident Management Team. As a part of the Bennington Rescue Squad, Groux leads 40 staff members. He has held the role since September 2019.

Underwriter: Mack Molding

Medical Matters Weekly features the innovative personalities who drive positive change within health care and related professions. The show addresses all aspects of creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for all, including food and nutrition, housing, diversity and inclusion, groundbreaking medical care, exercise, mental health, the environment, research, and government. The show is produced with cooperation from Catamount Access Television (CAT-TV). Viewers can see Medical Matters Weekly on Facebook at facebook.com/svmedicalcenter and facebook.com/CATTVBennington. The show is also available to view or download a podcast on www.svhealthcare.org/medicalmatters. Questions can be emailed to [email protected].

Underwriter: Mack Molding

Season 1 | Episode 26 | August 4, 2021

In this week's episode, Dr. Trey Dobson hosts Alya Reeve, MD, MPH, the medical director of United Counseling Service (UCS) in Bennington, Vermont.

Dr. Reeve is responsible for overseeing clinical psychiatric services and providing guidance to clinical staff. She assures that agency patients receive appropriate evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, medical screening, and medical or psychiatric evaluation. In addition, she serves as the liaison for UCS with community physicians, hospital staff, and other professionals and agencies associated with psychiatric services.

Dr. Reeve has served in multiple professional and academic roles at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Departments of Psychiatry, Neurology, and Pediatrics. Dr. Reeve earned her medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, with residencies in psychiatry at the Dartmouth School of Medicine and the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. She also spent time as the registrar in the Epilepsy Unit at the Institute of Psychiatry and Maudsley Hospital in London, UK. Dr. Reeve was a fellow in the clinical brain disorders branch at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in Washington, D.C. She earned her master’s in public health at the University of New Mexico and a bachelor’s degree in French and Zoology from Connecticut College.

Underwriter: Mack Molding

Medical Matters Weekly features the innovative personalities who drive positive change within health care and related professions. The show addresses all aspects of creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for all, including food and nutrition, housing, diversity and inclusion, groundbreaking medical care, exercise, mental health, the environment, research, and government. The show is produced with cooperation from Catamount Access Television (CAT-TV). Viewers can see Medical Matters Weekly on Facebook at facebook.com/svmedicalcenter and facebook.com/CATTVBennington. The show is also available to view or download a podcast on www.svhealthcare.org/medicalmatters. Questions can be emailed to [email protected].

Underwriter: Mack Molding

Season 1 | Episode 25 | July 28, 2021

In this week's episode, Dr. Trey Dobson hosts Dara Zink, a representative of the Project Against Violent Encounters (PAVE). They will discuss the organization's efforts to decrease domestic violence and support survivors.

Dara Zink is the board president for Project Against Violent Encounters (PAVE) in Bennington. She served as the organization’s outreach advocate and volunteer coordinator in 2018 and 2019. Ms. Zink holds a bachelor’s degree in geology and from Castleton State College. In addition, Ms. Zink has worked in financial services and art licensing. She is currently the office manager for the Arlington School District. She is a Road Runners Club of America Running Coach and an Empowerment Self-Defense teacher.

Underwriter: Mack Molding

Medical Matters Weekly features the innovative personalities who drive positive change within health care and related professions. The show addresses all aspects of creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for all, including food and nutrition, housing, diversity and inclusion, groundbreaking medical care, exercise, mental health, the environment, research, and government. The show is produced with cooperation from Catamount Access Television (CAT-TV). Viewers can see Medical Matters Weekly on Facebook at facebook.com/svmedicalcenter and facebook.com/CATTVBennington. The show is also available to view or download a podcast on www.svhealthcare.org/medicalmatters. Questions can be emailed to [email protected].

Underwriter: Mack Molding

Season 1 | Episode 24 | July 21, 2021

In this week's episode, Dr. Trey Dobson hosts Rosalind Case, PhD, a psychologist at Monash University in Australia.  Dr. Case will discuss the psychological factors involved in changing one’s mind, especially as it relates to changing one’s mind about getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

Dr. Case earned her Psychology PhD and Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology at the University of Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand. She leads a program of research investigating the neurocognitive and psychosocial outcomes of cardiac arrest survivors and their families, with a focus on translational outcomes in the development of post-arrest clinical services. She also leads the mental health arm of the Paramedic Health and Wellbeing Research Unit (PHAWRU) in the Department of Paramedicine at Monash University.

Underwriter: Mack Molding

Medical Matters Weekly features the innovative personalities who drive positive change within health care and related professions. The show addresses all aspects of creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for all, including food and nutrition, housing, diversity and inclusion, groundbreaking medical care, exercise, mental health, the environment, research, and government. The show is produced with cooperation from Catamount Access Television (CAT-TV). Viewers can see Medical Matters Weekly on Facebook at facebook.com/svmedicalcenter and facebook.com/CATTVBennington. The show is also available to view or download a podcast on www.svhealthcare.org/medicalmatters. Questions can be emailed to [email protected].

Underwriter: Mack Molding

Season 1 | Episode 23 | July 14, 2021

In this week's episode, Dr. Trey Dobson hosts Dr. Lisa Downing-Forget, a physician at SVMC Internal Medicine  and Rebecca Filson, FNP,  a hospital medicine provider.  Both guests are involved in diversity and inclusion programs at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), and on the health system's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

Dr. Downing-Forget specializes in geriatrics. She earned a bachelor’s in Human Development & Family Studies from Cornell University in New York and holds a master’s in Public Health with a focus in sociocultural aspects of health from the University of California Los Angeles. She earned her medical degree from Charles Drew University of the University of California Los Angeles and completed a family medicine residency and fellowship in Geriatrics at the University of Rochester in New York. In addition, Dr. Downing-Forget holds a Certificate in Medical Direction (CMD). She is board certified in geriatrics and family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Ms. Filson earned a bachelor’s in sociology from Wesleyan University in Connecticut and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of San Diego in California. She earned her post-master’s family nurse practitioner certificate from the University of Massachusetts and is board certified by the ANCC. She is a past chairperson of the Professional Practice Council, Critical Care Consortium liaison and Nursing Strategic Planning Committee. She is the founding member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, and currently sits on the hospital Ethics Committee and Peer Support Team.

Underwriter: Mack Molding

Medical Matters Weekly features the innovative personalities who drive positive change within health care and related professions. The show addresses all aspects of creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for all, including food and nutrition, housing, diversity and inclusion, groundbreaking medical care, exercise, mental health, the environment, research, and government. The show is produced with cooperation from Catamount Access Television (CAT-TV). Viewers can see Medical Matters Weekly on Facebook at facebook.com/svmedicalcenter and facebook.com/CATTVBennington. The show is also available to view or download a podcast on www.svhealthcare.org/medicalmatters. Questions can be emailed to [email protected].

Underwriter: Mack Molding