Fletcher Allen, a Vermont university hospital and medical center, serves all of
Vermont and the northern New York region. Located in Burlington, Fletcher Allen is a regional, academic healthcare center and teaching hospital in alliance with the University of Vermont.
Fletcher Allen Accolades
Fletcher Allen Selected by Practice Greenhealth for the Environmental Leadership Circle
For the second year in a row, Fletcher Allen was selected to be in the "Environmental Leadership Circle" by Practice Greenhealth, the nation's leading association devoted to environmentally responsible health care. The Leadership Circle awards are given to institutions that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to reducing the environmental footprint of their operations.
Fletcher Allen Receives Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence in Earth Stewardship & Resource Protection
Fletcher Allen was one of four Vermont organizations to receive the award, which recognizes projects with "measurable and direct benefits to air, land or water – or fish, wildlife and human communities dependent upon a clean and healthy environment." The award citation noted organization-wide projects to improve the environmental impact of Fletcher Allen, including a commitment to local and sustainable food.
"Best Workplaces for Commuters" Awarded Again to Fletcher Allen
Programs to make commuting easier for employees earned Fletcher Allen a repeat award as one of the Best Workplaces for Commuters by the National Center for Transit Research at the University of Florida. The designation – which is shared with the Campus Area Transportation Management Authority (CATMA) – recognizes employers who meet the Environmental Protection Agency national standard of excellence for offering outstanding commuter benefits.
Fletcher Allen Among Top 100 Cardiovascular Hospitals
Fletcher Allen was named to the list of top 100 hospitals for Cardiovascular Care in the United States in an annual study released December 2009 by Thomson Reuters, Inc. The 11th annual study identifies the 100 U.S. hospitals that set the nation's benchmarks for inpatient cardiovascular care. Thomson Reuters supplies information to professionals working in finance, legal, tax and accounting, healthcare and science, and media fields.
Fletcher Allen Among Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Networks
Fletcher Allen has been ranked among the top 100 Integrated Healthcare Networks in the United States, in a survey published by Modern Healthcare Magazine. The annual ranking consists of the 100 most integrated networks out of more than 580 health systems that are graded by Verispan, a health care data and consulting firm, on operations, quality, scope of services and efficiency. An integrated health care network is an organization that has joined together several health care facilities. Fletcher Allen, which ranked 74th on the top 100 list, was one of only nine hospital systems in the New York/New England area that made the list.
Fletcher Allen Serves Up Fresh, Organic and Local Food
Modern Healthcare, a national health care publication, featured Fletcher Allen in a special report about hospitals seeking a food supply that is healthier for patients and the planet. As one of the first hospitals in the country to sign the “Healthy Food in Health Care” Pledge, Fletcher Allen has made a commitment to serving more local, nutritious and sustainable food. Fletcher Allen is also part of the Vermont Fresh Network, which encourages farmers, food producers and chefs to build partnerships that contribute to stronger local communities and economies.
National Environmental Award Recognizes Fletcher Allen
Fletcher Allen is one of 50 health care organizations nationwide to receive a Partners for Change Award from Practice Greenhealth, an organization that seeks to advance environmental excellence in health care. This award recognizes organizations for a demonstrated commitment to environmentally-friendly practices and sustainability. Fletcher Allen participates in dozens of pro-environment initiatives, including seeking out environmentally-friendly products for use in maintaining and cleaning its facilities, selecting sustainable food choices, and composting.
Fletcher Allen is One of New England’s Best Workplaces for Commuters
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Fletcher Allen one of New England’s Best Workplaces for Commuters. The list recognizes employers committed to improving their communities by reducing traffic congestion and air pollution and improving health and quality of life for consumers. Fletcher Allen employees have demonstrated their commitment to alternative transportation by carpooling (less than half drive alone to work), using public transportation (15%), and riding a bike or walking to work (15%).
Burlington, VT is Nation’s Healthiest City
Ninety-two percent of Burlington residents say they are in good or great health – the largest proportion of people in any U.S. metropolitan area, according to a recent report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.