SVMC Wellness Connection: July 19

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July 19, 2024

SVMC Recognized for Excellence in Emergency Nursing

Congratulations to the Kendall Emergency Department (ED) for being selected as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association’s 2024 Lantern Award®! The Lantern Award highlights excellence in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research performance. SVMC's team was among less than 100 EDs throughout the country to receive this three-year designation and is the first ED in Vermont to receive the award. Read on to learn more about this prestigious honor.

Rising Temps Means Increased Risk of Heat-Related Illness

Over the past few years, heat-related deaths have been steadily increasing. Just last year, a staggering 2,297 Americans died from overheating.

It is important, now more than ever, to make sure you’re familiar with the early warning signs of heat-related illness, how to treat it, and how to prevent it.

Planning Ahead for Fall

Yes, summer vacation has barely begun but there is one back-to-school requirement that should be on every caregiver’s mind: physicals. SVMC’s Director of Pediatrics Jaclyn Lozier, MD explains why you should make an effort to schedule them now.

A Real Summer Bummer

Swimmer’s ear is a common, and sometimes painful, condition that affects water lovers and even people who don’t swim. The great news is that it's treatable and preventable.

Summer Eye Protection

We’re all familiar with the importance of wearing sunscreen to protect our skin from damaging UV rays. But did you know those same rays can cause irreversible damage to your eyes?

Join Us in Celebrating the Vermont Chamber's 2024 Citizen of the Year

Tom Dee, President and CEO of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, will be recognized at a special event on August 1 at the Everett Mansion at Southern Vermont College.

Learn More & Register to Attend Here

Green Mountain Care Board – Act 167 Community Meeting

In 2022, the Vermont legislature passed Act 167, which directed the Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) and the state Agency of Human Services to develop community-informed and data-driven options to transform Vermont’s hospitals to improve access, affordability, quality and sustainability. The GMCB hired the national consulting firm, Oliver Wyman, to lead this process. This summer, Oliver Wyman is presenting its findings and options to hospitals and communities across the state. On August 1 at 7 p.m., Oliver Wyman will present its SVMC-specific findings at the Bennington Fire House.

Learn More.