SVMC Gastroenterology Welcomes Ashley Maranino

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BENNINGTON, Vt. — Southwestern Vermont Medical Center has welcomed gastroenterologist Ashley Maranino, MD, to the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Medical Group.

Dr. Maranino received her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, N.Y. She completed residency in internal medicine at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City and a fellowship in gastroenterology at the Sarah C. Upham Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary Diseases at the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y.

“Dr. Maranino is a great addition to our community. She has the expertise and personal skills to make a significant impact in the level of gastroenterology services available to our patients,” said Trey Dobson, chief medical officer of SVMC and medical director of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Physicians.

Maranino is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American Gastroenterological Association and the American College of Gastroenterology.

“I love seeing office patients and working in the endoscopy lab. Gastroenterology is a perfect blend for me. I like this branch of medicine because it encompasses multiple organ systems,” Maranino said. “I look forward to joining the dedicated and collegial group of health professionals at SVMC and to making a real difference in the community.”

 


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SVMC Primary Care Offices Recognized for Patient-Centered Care

BENNINGTON, Vt. — Five primary care sites of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), a member of Dartmouth Health, have achieved national recognition for providing personalized, effective, and efficient care.
 
The following medical practices, located in Vermont, have been re-designated as Patient Centered Medical Homes (PCMH) by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA):
  • SVMC Northshire Campus
  • Deerfield Valley Health Center
  • Pownal Campus
  • SVMC Internal Medicine
  • SVMC Pediatrics
The national designation recognizes SVMC's practice sites for providing comprehensive care and follow-up, in addition to a number of preventative and wellness screenings.
 
"Each of SVMC's practice sites follow a stringent set of guidelines that allows our staff to meet the criteria and ensures our providers, clinical and support staff give every primary care patient the care and follow-up they need, as well as options and appropriate screenings for a multitude of concerns," said Tina Gallant, CMPE, director of SVMC's Primary Care Medical Practices. "It's also a testament to the importance of our Community Health Team members who provide our patients with nurse case management, certified diabetic education and mental health and social services."
 
According to NCQA, research shows that PCMHs improve quality and the patient experience, and increase staff satisfaction—while reducing health care costs. The PCMH program identifies practices that promote partnerships between individual patients and their personal clinicians. A team of doctors, nurses, and other allied health providers oversees each patient's care, ensuring health needs are coordinated across the health care system.
 
Practices must resubmit for consideration every year. SVMC's Twin Rivers Medical office, located in New York, falls under a different evaluation system, separate from the NCQA guidelines.
 
"National recognition as a Patient Centered Medical Home is an outstanding accomplishment by the staff, doctors, and advanced practice providers at our primary care practices," said Trey Dobson, MD, SVMC Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Clinical Services. "As we continue to focus on primary care provider recruitment and expanding access to our rural communities, this and similar awards demonstrate SVMC's commitment to exceptional health care."
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