A Day of Fishing, A Quick Save: Primary Care in Northern Vermont

Here at Blue Spruce Health, we take pride in being there for our patients when they need us most, no matter the situation. One of our patients recently had a close call while enjoying a day of fishing with his son in beautiful Newport, Vermont. During their outing, he accidentally cut his hand on a fishing hook. Instead of heading to a busy and expensive emergency room, he gave our office a quick call.

Within the hour, he was at our clinic, where our experienced medical team quickly treated his injury, stitched him up, and had him back out on the water in no time. This is just one of the many ways we provide personalized, accessible care to our patients—helping them avoid the long waits and high costs of emergency room visits or urgent care.

At Blue Spruce Health, with offices in Newport, Williston, and St. Johnsbury, Vermont, we believe in providing fast, affordable, and high-quality primary care that you can depend on. Whether you're out fishing, spending time with family, or just living your life, we’ve got you covered when the unexpected happens.

If you're looking for an affordable primary care option that puts you first, consider joining our practice call and book a free meet and greet today. Experience personalized care when you need it, by people you can trust. (802) 327-7079

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Blue Spruce Health: Keeping you healthy, so you can keep enjoying life.

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