Executive Spotlight May 2019

Executive Spotlight May 2019

Seleem Choudhury

The UVM Health Network/Porter Medical Center has announced that Seleem Choudhury DNP, MBA, RN, CEN, FAEN will be its new President/Chief Operating Officer as of June 1.

Choudhury, who began his career as a nurse with the National Health Service in England, holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Vermont and an MBA degree from the University of Phoenix. 

Porter Medical Center names Choudhury president

Porter Medical Center names Choudhury president

The UVM Health Network/Porter Medical Center has announced that Seleem Choudhury DNP, MBA, RN, CEN, FAEN will be its new President/Chief Operating Officer as of June 1. Dr Choudhury will follow Dr Fred Kniffin, who has led Porter since March of 2016. Dr Kniffin will return to practice in the Porter Emergency Department where he has served Porter since 1990. As Porter’s President for three years, Kniffin led the organization through the process of becoming an affiliate of the UVM Health Network in April of 2017.

Implementation of a Deconditioning Prevention Program: Getting Dressed Makes a Difference

Implementation of a Deconditioning Prevention Program: Getting Dressed Makes a Difference

Purpose. Deconditioning by immobility or bed rest affects essential body systems and diminishes functional capacity. Individuals age 65 and older have more hospital stays than any other age group. they also account for one out of three hospital admissions costing healthcare over $330 Billion annually. Numerous studies demonstrate this age group often struggle to get back to normal level of activity. .

Senator Sanders Visits Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital

Senator Sanders Visits Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital

Senator Bernie Sanders visited Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital on Monday afternoon. He is a member of the Health Education Labor Committee in the Senate. Many topics were touched upon briefly; he asked how NVRH and its many collaborators, like Northern Counties Healthcare and Northeast Kingdom Human Services, were working together.

Seleem Choudhury, the hospital's Chief Nursing Officer, spoke about the lack of ongoing mental health therapeutic care, saying that there are very few places in Vermont to transfer the mentally ill.

Seleem Choudhury, Vice President And Chief Of Nursing At NVRH, Inducted Into Prestigious Academy Of Emergency Nursing

Seleem Choudhury, Vice President And Chief Of Nursing At NVRH, Inducted Into Prestigious Academy Of Emergency Nursing

The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) recently announced that Seleem Choudhury, Vice President and Chief of Nursing at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital has been inducted into the Academy of Emergency Nursing (AEN). The AEN fellowship is a prestigious honor recognizing emergency nurses for their significant contributions to quality patient care, both in and out of the emergency department.

"It's an honor to present this award to Seleem Choudhury because as an Academy Fellow, he represents the highest quality emergency nursing professional, and has provided visionary and ground-breaking leadership in emergency nursing, " said ENA president Deena Brecher, MSN, RN, APN, ACNS-BC, CEN, CPEN. "He inspires us with his unparalleled dedication to his patients and colleagues."

Candidates Contending For House Seats Questioned During Forum

Candidates Contending For House Seats Questioned During Forum

St. Johnsbury candidates for the Vermont House came together Thursday to address questions from local professionals in education, business, health care, and public safety during a forum at Catamount Arts.

Seleem Choudhury, chief nursing officer at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, asked about public health concerns, attracting health care professionals, and health problems facing Vermont and St. Johnsbury.

Seleem Choudhury, chief nursing officer at NVRH, guest speaker at St. J Rotary

Seleem Choudhury, chief nursing officer at NVRH, guest speaker at St. J Rotary

Seleem Choudhury, chief nursing officer at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, was guest speaker during St. Johnsbury Rotary Club's regular meeting Jan. 6. Choudhury has been in the nursing profession for 20 years, coming from the United Kingdom. Choudhury believes there needs to be health care reform, not just a focus on health care insurance.