SVHC Weekly Health Update: June 9

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June 9, 2023

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Spreading awareness of this disease provides an opportunity to explore what it means to have cognitive decline, dementia, and how to detect early signs of decline. Aleksandra C. Stark, MD, a neurology specialist at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, details the common symptoms and benefits of an early diagnosis.
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Train For The Moments That Matter
More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital each year and only about 10% of those individuals survive. Learn why performing CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is so critical and where you can get trained.
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Exercise Tips & Tactics

Working out how much of a workout you really need to achieve your summer goals. Read More

Summer Health Woes

Where to go when summer fun takes a turn for the worse.

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Playground Safety

What you need to know to keep kids safe at the playground.

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SVMC Wellness Connection: May 17

May 17, 2024

Preeclampsia: Separating Fact from Fiction
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While researchers and clinicians still do not fully understand why preeclampsia occurs in 5-7% of all pregnancies, they do know that early intervention saves lives. Kimberley Sampson-Paine, MD, Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, explains why it is essential for expectant parents to rely on reliable sources for information, attend regular prenatal checkups, and promptly inform their healthcare providers of any worrisome symptoms. 
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Your Mental Health Matters. Always.

 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and millions of people in the U.S. are affected by mental illness. Due to stigma or lack of understanding, many people don’t get the help and treatment they need to manage their illness, overcome challenges, and lead productive lives. 
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Could You Be Making Your Seasonal Allergies Worse?

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If you’re struggling to get control of your seasonal allergies, the problem may not just be the pollen count. Read on to learn how seemingly harmless daily routines and habits maybe undermining your allergy management efforts.
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