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This commentary is by Emily Jankowski of Derby, a licensed clinical mental health counselor.

I grew up in Derby, and after moving away for many years, decided to return to the Northeast Kingdom to raise my own family, and work as a mental health therapist. I genuinely believe there is no better place to raise a family, with the amazing schools, slow pace of life and countless outdoor activities that we love.

With that being said, without North Country Hospital, I can honestly say we would not be able to live where we do. Just in the last 10 years, NCH saved my daughter’s life after she was born with an infection, saved my own life after I had sepsis, and recently saved my father’s life when he had a brain bleed after a mountain bike crash. The quick and quality care from NCH was impeccable.  Continue reading