At University of Vermont Health, we’re committed to delivering exceptional care close to home for communities across Vermont and northern New York. That commitment recently reached a new milestone with the renovation of Vermont’s only Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at UVM Healths Golisano Children's Hospital — a project that reflects our dedication to patient-centered care and the collaborative spirit that defines our health system.
Transforming Care for Our Smallest Patients
The NICU, which cares for approximately 500 premature and critically ill infants each year, has undergone its first major update since opening in 1988. Thanks to generous community support — including a $1 million gift from EastRise Credit Union — the renovation creates a more private, welcoming environment for families and a more functional space for our clinical teams.
Key improvements include:
Two new private rooms, including a double patient room, offering families privacy during critical moments and supporting overnight stays for parents preparing for discharge.
A brighter, safer entrance and enhanced security features for staff.
A refreshed nurses’ station designed for efficiency and collaboration.
“These private spaces have provided a calmer, more healing environment for our sickest patients and a much-needed private area for families during vulnerable moments,” says Natalie Clark, BSN, RN, NICU nurse manager.
Why This Matters for Providers
As a physician or advanced practice provider at UVM Health, you’ll be part of a system that values innovation and family-centered care. The NICU renovation is just one example of how we invest in state-of-the-art facilities and team-based care models to support both patients and clinicians.
Our providers don’t just work in a hospital — they work in an integrated academic health system that combines cutting-edge medicine with a strong sense of community. With partnerships through the Larner College of Medicine and the UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences, you’ll have opportunities to teach, conduct research, and shape the future of rural health care.
Who We Recruit
The UVM Health Network includes six hospitals and a home health & hospice agency, serving over 1 million residents. Our physician-led UVM Health Medical Group represents primary care and more than 30 medical specialties, including:
Primary Care: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Geriatrics
Specialty Care: Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, Neurology
Women’s Health: OB/GYN, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Cancer Care: Hematology/Oncology, Radiation Oncology
Critical Care & Surgery: Pulmonary/Critical Care, Anesthesiology, Vascular Surgery
Diagnostic & Support Services: Radiology, Pathology, Mental Health, Palliative Care
Whether you’re passionate about neonatal care, complex surgical cases, or community-based primary care, UVM Health offers a unique blend of academic medicine and rural practice — all in a region known for its quality of life, outdoor recreation, and vibrant culture.
Join Us in Making a Difference
The NICU renovation demonstrates what’s possible when providers, families, and communities work together. If you’re ready to practice where the heart and science of medicine meet, explore our current opportunities and learn how you can help us deliver healthier communities and the healthiest lives — together.