Gifford Medical Center
Gifford Health Care is a nationally recognized health care system that serves the rural communities in Central Vermont and the Upper Valley. It has a history that spans 119 years when local physician Dr. John Gifford set out to establish a hospital in his home town of Randolph, Vermont in 1903. Since its humble beginnings, the hospital has grown in size and reputation. In 1977, Gifford Medical Center opened New England’s first hospital-based birthing center, and between 1989 and 1994, it became one of the first hospitals in the country to offer primary care practices in rural areas. Over time, Gifford Health Care has expanded its offerings to include state-of-the-art services like critical care, women’s health, a birthing center, surgical services, adult day care, nursing home, independent living, and primary care. The healthcare providers employs 600 people across the state.
Since hospitals are critically important infrastructure that needs to operate around the clock, they are known for their high energy usage. Gifford Medical Center is acutely aware of its energy usage and sought out the opportunity to reduce costs while also creating a healthier environment.
