Brian Bates named Family Physician of the Year

Brian Bates, a primary care doctor at Mountain Community Health in Bristol, has been named 2024 Family Physician of the Year by the Vermont Academy of Family Physicians. This award recognizes a physician who has made a significant impact on the health and well-being of their patients and community. The selection is based on criteria including clinical excellence, patient advocacy, and commitment to advancing the field of family medicine.

Heidi Melbostad has spent the past several years helping ensure Vermonters receive the treatment and health care services they need, most recently through her leadership of the Howard Center’s Chittenden Clinic, a medication-assisted treatment program in … (read more)