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Vermont Business Magazine A new program at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) provides caesarean section patients the opportunity to return home more quickly than in the past. The program is a part of a general shift toward offering more patient education and preparation before surgical procedures and a more individualized approach to post-operative care, both of which shorten hospital stays.
“We are learning that, with a lot of preparation and support, patients can continue their recovery really well at home,” said Kimberley Sampson, MD, chair of OB/GYN at SVMC. “Most patients prefer returning home sooner to staying in the hospital.”