Fletcher Allen Health Care Videos

Level I Trauma Center

www.fletcherallen.org - Level I Trauma Center presented by Trauma and Burn Surgery services, Fletcher Allen, Burlington, Vermont.

Inpatient Rehabilitation

Dr. Roger Knakal, Medical Director of Rehabilitation Medicine at Fletcher Allen, comments on what Representative Gabrielle Giffords will experience as she undergoes inpatient rehabilitation for her traumatic brain injury.

Concerns About Tetanus

"Doc Steve" answers a question about tetanus.

Organ Transplant Program

www.fletcherallen.org - Organ Transplant Program presented by Fletcher Allen Transplant Surgery services, Burlington, Vermont.

Tips on Using Sunscreen

"Doc Steve" answers a question about the use of suncreen when fishing.

Colon Cancer Prevention: Colonoscopy

Dr. James Vecchio, Director of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Fletcher Allen, stresses the importance of colonoscopy screening in the prevention of colon cancer.

Tour of Fletcher Allen's Main Campus

Take a virtual tour of Fletcher Allen's main campus in Burlington. Find information on parking, registration and other amenities.

Family Support for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients

www.fletcherallen.org - It is expected that Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will soon leave inpatient rehabilitation and return home to continue recuperating from her traumatic brain injury.

Preventing Back Pain While Fishing

"Doc Steve" answers a question about experiencing back pain while fishing.

Heart Attack Awareness and Symptoms

"Doc Steve" answers a question about heart attack symptoms and what to do if you experience any of the symptoms.

Diabetes Awareness and Symptoms

"Doc Steve" answers a question about the symptoms of diabetes.

Stroke Awareness and Symptoms

"Doc Steve" explains how stroke symptoms differ from heart attack symptoms.

Weight Loss Surgery

www.fletcherallen.org - Weight Loss Surgery Program presented by Fletcher Allen Bariatric Surgery, Burlington, Vermont.

Breast Imaging at Fletcher Allen

www.fletcherallen.org -Breast Imaging services at Fletcher Allen - screening mammography, diagnostic mammography, ultrasound, and breast MRI - presented by Fletcher Allen's Breast Imaging Center and the department of Radiology.

Welcome to the World, Noah Joseph!

New mother, Brandi Turner, partnered with our board-certified nurse-midwives to deliver her son, Noah Joseph at Fletcher Allen in Burlington, VT.

Finding Your Way: Our Main Campus

Watch a virtual tour of Fletcher Allen's Medical Center Campus in Burlington to aid in finding your way to your destination.

Patient Perspective - Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation

What to expect if you are a patient in Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation, presented by Fletcher Allen Inpatient Acute Rebab Center in Burlington, Vermont. A patient tells her story about her positive experience in Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Irregular Heart Beat (Arryhthmia) Treatment - Fletcher Allen, Burlington, VT (Trust)

www.FletcherAllen.org - Learn about how Fletcher Allen heart specialists are providing treatment for irregular heart beat, otherwise known as arryhthmia.Contact Fletcher Allen Cardiology at (802) 847-4600. As a university hospital, Fletcher Allen's t

About Vermont Children's Hospital, Fletcher Allen

Children, families and Dr. Lewis First describe the Vermont Children's Hospital.

Sports Injury and Rehabilitation - Fletcher Allen, Burlington, VT (Results)

Find out how Fletcher Allen orthopedic surgeons and rehabilitation specialists provide treatment for sports injuries that deliver results.

Joint Care and Joint Pain Treatment - Fletcher Allen, Burlington, VT (Confidence)

Find out how Fletcher Allen orthopedic and rehabilitation specialists treat join pain by restoring or replacing hundreds of hips, knees and elbows each year.

Heart Attack Treatment - Cardiac Care at Fletcher Allen, Burlington, VT (Commitment)

www.FletcherAllen.org - Learn how Fletcher Allen heart specialists are providing treatment of heart attack and heart disease that is saving lives.Contact Fletcher Allen Cardiology at (802) 847-4600. As a university hospital, Fletcher Allen's team of

Flu Prevention

Christopher Grace, MD, director of Fletcher Allen Infectious Disease service, discusses flu prevention and precautions we can take to avoid getting the flu.

Melinda Estes, MD - Healthy Food in Health Care

Melinda Estes, MD, former president and CEO of Fletcher Allen Health Care discusses the organization's commitment to healthy food in her opening remarks at the Healthy Food in Health Care Leader Workshop in Burlington, Vermont.

Patient Perspective: Radiation Therapy Treatment

Ruth Heimann, M.D. and patient Amy Magnus, Swanton, Vt., discuss a technology allowing for more precie and effective treatment of cancer.

Incontinence Treatment at Fletcher Allen

www.fletcherallen.org - Richard Kershen, MD, urologist at Fletcher Allen of Vermont discusses the comprehensive care offered at Fletcher Allen's Continence Center.

AAA Treatment (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm)

Hear from husband and wife diagnosed with abdominal aortic aneurysms less than 2 weeks apart. Learn about AAA risk factors, symptoms and treatments and hear about treatment at Fletcher Allen.

Beat the Heat with Dr. Stephen Leffler

Stephen Leffler, MD, medical director of Fletcher Allen's Emergency Department, offers tips on how to beat the heat for adults, seniors and small children.

Get Health Information You Can Trust

The Frymoyer Community Health Resource Center, located on Fletcher Allen's main campus, offers free assistance in finding health information or locating local resources. Computers are available to search the Internet, or browse our collection of book

About Sleep Problems & Sleep Study

A Fletcher Allen sleep technician discusses what is involved in an overnight sleep study used to diagnose sleep disorders.

High Field Open MRI

www.fletcherallen.org--High-field open MRI at Fletcher Allen.

Heart Attack Care from Top 100 Cardiovascular Hospital

Hear from a patient treated for a severe heart attack at Fletcher Allen.

Patient Perspective: Sports Injury (Knee)

Jesse Beck, 52, races on the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s New England Masters Circuit, was racing on a slalom course in New Hampshire when he blew out his knee coming around a turn.

Patient Perspective: Hip Replacement

David Brandt, an outdoor enthusiast from Upper Jay, N.Y. talks about his hip replacement surgery at Fletcher Allen.

Patient Perspective: Knee Replacement

Phil Guillion, from Vergennes, Vt. battled rheumatoid arthritis before a knee replacement at Fletcher Allen put the spring back in his step.

Patient Perspective: Scoliosis Test

Rachel Baginski, a teenager from Charlotte, Vt., took advantage of a new scoliosis genetic test pioneered by a Fletcher Allen doctor.

Your Baby: Part 1

This segment includes: reasons to call your baby's provider; family adjustments.

Your Baby: Part 2

This segment includes: bathing instructions; diaper changing and care.

Robotic-Assisted Hysterectomy

Patient, Holly Spence, describes her robotic-assisted hysterectomy at Fletcher Allen to treat a sarcoma -- a cancer of the connective tissue (bone, muscle, cartilage).

Your Baby: Part 3

This segment includes breastfeeding instructions.

Your Baby: Part 4

This segment includes: formula feeding; sleep environment; car seats.

Mother's Postpartum Discharge Instructions - Fletcher Allen

Fletcher Allen nurses provide tips to mother's following birth. This segment offers new mothers helpful instructions for the first two weeks postpartum and signs and symptoms to report to your doctor.

Orthopedic Center at Fletcher Allen: A Virtual Tour

Take a virtual tour of our orthopedic facility in South Burlington.

Palliative Care Rural Network - Allan Ramsay, M.D.

Allan Ramsay, M.D., director, Fletcher Allen Palliative Care/professor UVM College of Medicine discusses the Rural Palliative Care Network, allowing community hospitals in Vermont and New York to access Fletcher Allen's Palliative Care experts.

Affiliate Hospitals

Fletcher Allen is proud to be affiliated with two excellent hospitals in NY. Learn how these vital partnerships came to be.

Robotic-Assisted Surgery Overview

See how the da Vinci robotic surgical system works.

Patient Perspective: Advice to Cancer Patients

Suzanne Hall, from Richmond, Vt., treated at Fletcher Allen for breast cancer, offers advice to patients who are newly diagnosed with cancer.

Cardiac Testing at Fletcher Allen

Learn why cardiac stress testing is a critical tool in both diagnosis and rehabilitation.

Prostate Cancer - DaVinci Robotic Surgery at Fletcher Allen

Fletcher Allen in Burlington, VT offers the DaVinci robot. This groundbreaking technology is a fascinating and only available at select hospitals around the United States.

Tobacco Cessation

"Stop Line" at Fletcher Allen encourages pregnant women to quit smoking to protect the health of their babies.

Organ Donation at Fletcher Allen

Filled out your card, checked the right box - now is the time to talk to your family about your choice to save a life.

Open MRI at Fletcher Allen

Fletcher Allen offers Philips High Field Open MRI - the most powerful MRI available in an open model and the first installed in New England or New York state.

History of Mary Fletcher Hospital

Learn the history behind Mary Fletcher Hospital, dating back to 1876.

Medication Safety

Having an accurate list of your medications on hand helps in an emergency.

Controlling Pain

Tim Dominick, M.D. discusses controlling pain through the use of ultrasound technology.

Patient Perspective: Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery

A patient describes his experience of being treated for esophageal cancer at Fletcher Allen, using a minimally invasive treatment.

Digestive Disease Treatment

Nurses discuss the importance of emotional support in the treatment of obesity.

Patient Perspective: Robotic-Assisted Prostate Surgery - Fletcher Allen

Sean Foley, Richmond, Vt., discusses his robotic-assisted surgery for the treatment of prostate cancer.

Patient Perspective: Heart Rhythm Disorder

A triathlete describes his experience being treated for an irregular heart beat at Fletcher Allen.

Protect Your Head: Wear a Helmet

Vermont Children's Hospital at Fletcher Allen, the UVM College of Medicine encourage ski helmet use to prevent serious head injuries.

Room Service at Fletcher Allen

Enjoy "Room Service" during your stay at the hospital. Eat when you are are ready and when you are hungry!

Overview of Robotic-Assisted Prostate Surgery

Learn about robotic-assisted, minimally invasive prostate surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System.