The Vermont Cardiac Network (VCN) is an independent group of physicians and nurses who meet three times per year in conference venue, to obtain continuing education, disseminate knowledge, and exchange information and ideas about cardiac care. VCN grew out of a task force assembled in 1981 by the Vermont Health Policy Corporation and the Vermont Department of Health to study cardiac care in the state. Incorporated into a 501(c)(3) organization in 1984, its mission is to assure the cardiac health status of Vermonters and other nearby residents.

The VCN board of directors play an integral role in the success of the organization. They are responsible for the program planning of each of the three conferences held each year. Moving around the state, the Network presents their conferences in the winter (early/mid February), spring (late April/early May) and fall (late September/early October). Input from past attendees is taken into account in the planning of future programs.

There is no charge to belong to the Network. Attendance at a conference or signing on to our mailing list constitutes automatic membership. It’s that easy! Over the years, health care professionals beyond physicians and nurses have benefited by attending our conferences. Committed to keeping registration fees affordable for all, VCN benefits from the annual support of The University of Vermont Health Network and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Daniel O’Rourke, MD, MS, MEd President/Treasurer
Veterans Administration Medical Center

Bridget Corriveau, BSN, RN, PCCN
University of Vermont Medical Center

Kristen Frechette, BS, RN
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Reinette Hutchins, BSN, RN
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital

Jessie M. Johnson, MS, APRN, FNP-C
Veterans Administration Medical Center

Adam W. Kunin, MD, FACC
Copley Hospital + Northwestern Medical Center

Karen McKenny, BSN, RN, NPD-BC
University of Vermont Medical Center

Patricia Ryan, MSN, RN, CCRP
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Julia Scavotto, MSN, RN, CNL
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Henry Stokes, RN
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Julie Nelson Basol, BBA
Executive Director