Heather Link, MD

Dr. Elizabeth Forbes is a pediatrician and division chief for Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Vermont Children’s Hospital and assistant professor at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM. She specializes in early diagnosis of developmental delay, intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Forbes is committed to helping children with developmental disabilities reach their full potential. She believes this is best achieved through a combination of early and accurate diagnoses, treatment and service coordination, and support for caregivers at home and school. Learn more about pediatrics at the University of Vermont Children’s Hospital.

Kathleen McBeth is a clinical psychologist at the University of Vermont Medical Center specializing in psychology/oncology. Her research interests include health psychology, stress management and resilience, caregiver support, and grief.As a cancer survivor, she brings a unique perspective to the work of psycho/oncology. Going back to school after her first cancer diagnosis allowed her to utilize what she learned from her own experience and to build a program of support for cancer patients in her community. She feels deeply that sharing her experience is beneficial to other individuals.Kathleen loves her job helping people during this time of distress and providing them with support. She has been honored to speak at a number of patient education and medical forums and feels that sharing the understanding that psychological distress, during a cancer diagnosis can be helped, is essential. She also is proud of her work on the board of a number of cancer organizations as she uses her voice to build support for cancer patients.Her goal is to help people feel less alone with the cancer diagnosis and to help them utilize the coping strategies that are best for them during this difficult process. The effects of this diagnosis can be felt by the entire family therefore she also focuses on the needs of the caregivers and family members. She believes communication is key and works to help the individual find their voice in the medical setting as well as in their personal environment, work, home and community.Learn more about psychological services at the UVM Medical Center.

University of Vermont Medical Center is a nonprofit academic health system dedicated to enhancing community health and wellness across Vermont and northern New York. Committed to delivering personalized and specialized care, the organization encompasses a wide range of services including primary care, specialty care, and home health assistance. With a focus on innovation and health equity, the medical center also engages in research and clinical trials, aiming to make significant breakthroughs in biomedical science. Their mission is to cultivate healthier, more equitable communities through comprehensive care and support for patients at all stages of life. Generated from the website