SVMC' Wellness Connection: March 15

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March 15, 2024

Medicare Wellness Visit: Helping You Create

a Preventative Care Plan
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At SVMC’s primary care practices, Jenna Crawford, RN is the face of Medicare Annual Wellness visits, and her approach is getting a great response from patients who were, at first, unsure about the process. Jenna answers some frequently asked questions and explains how the visits benefit Medicare recipients. 
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Playing it Safe and Sober this St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick’s Day is a time for all things green and, all too often, overindulging in beer and other spirits. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 272 lives were lost in drunk-driving crashes during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday between 2017 and 2021, with highest percentage occurring on St. Patrick’s Day night. In fact, St. Patrick’s Day is one of the deadliest days on our nation’s roads. Read on for ways to celebrate safely.
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Menopause: Not One-Size Fits All

Understanding menopause/perimenopause and its potential impact on your daily life is essential for navigating this transitional phase with confidence. There are treatment options available. Read More

Common Senior Skin Problems

Your skin evolves and changes throughout your life as do the problems that can occur with it. Here's a look at five common skin problems in seniors, what to do about it and what those might signal. Read More
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SVMC Wellness Connection: April 19

April 19, 2024

Car Safety Tips Everyone Needs to Know
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Whether you are transporting your newborn home for the first time or getting an eight-year-old to soccer practice, you should never lose sight of this simple fact: the car seat you use has the potential to save their life. Learn how to find and choose the right car seat for your child.
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Understanding Fast Track Joint Replacements

Also known as same-day joint replacements, Fast Track joint replacement surgery offers many benefits and similarities to standard joint replacement procedures. SVMC's board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Michaela Schneiderbauer, MD, MBA, informs us of the key factors to consider for this type of surgery and how to ensure a smooth recovery process.
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Why Are My Ears Ringing?

If you regularly—or constantly—experience a sound in one or both ears even though there is no outside source of the sound, you likely have tinnitus. It is one of the most common health conditions in the country, and can be as difficult to live with as it is to treat. Read More.

Healthy Kids Running Series

A national, community-based nonprofit that provides fun running and competition opportunities for kids, is set to kick off on Sunday, April 28 at Mount Anthony Union High School in Bennington. To learn more or register your kid(s), Read More.
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