Sarah Mutar, NP, Nurse Practitioner

Shannon Hogan is a pediatrician at the University of Vermont Medical Center. Her interests are in breastfeeding and lactation support, preventative health, obesity, hypertension, adolescent medicine, community based care, nutrition, and exercise. Dr. Hogan is interested in community based research addressing ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) by building resilience and improving the wellbeing of her patients. She is also interested in improving the health and nutrition of her patients as a way to combat obesity, decrease the rate of hypertension, and enhance overall health. Dr. Hogan chose medicine as a career because throughout her childhood pediatricians were an integral part of not only her health, but how she viewed the world. During her time volunteering in schools in Boston, working with kids in the Girls Science Club or tutoring in the elementary school, it became clear to her that the giving of her time for the success of future generations was not only going to be her career, but her mission in life. Dr. Hogan is honored to have the privilege of working with pediatric patients and their families. Through this gift, she has been able to fine tune her skills to provide the best pediatric care, so her patients have the opportunities to grow up and be healthy and successful adults.

Bonitta (Bonny) Steuer, APRN, CNM, is a certified nurse-midwife in The UVM Medical Group Obstetrics and Midwifery at The University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont. Her clinical focus is low-risk pregnancy, well-woman gynecology, contraception management, and mindful childbirth preparation. She provides support to her patients throughout pregnancy, labor and childbirth. Ms. Steuer believes it is important to give every expectant mother a satisfying birthing experience. She partners with her patients to serve as a resource in making important health care decisions. Ms. Steuer, who has practiced at The University of Vermont Medical Center since 2010, is a clinical instructor at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM. She holds a BSN from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh and a MSN and CNM degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Learn more about the department of Obstetrics and Midwifery at The University of Vermont Medical Center.

Supporting someone during a transformative and profound experience is deeply meaningful to me. Building relationships with patients, empowering them with information, witnessing their strengths, and creating positive health care experiences are the most rewarding parts of my job. Midwifery care focuses on treating the whole person. My approach revolves around the individual and I deeply respect patient autonomy. You know what is best for yourself—this is your body, your baby and your birth. I want to partner with you in your care and ensure you feel heard and fully informed.