SVMC: COVID-19 Update Aug. 7

SVMC: COVID-19 Update August 3

SVMC: COVID-19 Update July 14

SVMC: COVID-19 Update June 22

SVMC: COVID-19 Update June 5

Southwestern Vermont Health Care is open, ready, safe. President and CEO Tom Dee shares his thanks for the invaluable community support we have received over the past few months and how it has helped us return to delivering care at a quality as high as ever.

SVMC: COVID-19 Update May 18

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center has earned the status of deficiency-free on a survey meant to determine ability to prevent transmission of COVID-19 and other infections to those visiting its hospital and clinics.

SVMC: COVID-19 Update May 8

SVMC's President and CEO Tom Dee and Chief Medical Officer Trey Dobson answered COVID-19 questions from the community at Wednesday's Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce/CAT-TV Lunch & Learn.

Southwestern Vermont Health Care Resumes Elective Procedures

In early March, the governor directed health systems to put on hold non-urgent appointments and procedures as Vermont prepared for, and responded to, COVID-19.

SVMC: COVID-19 Update April 2

"Fulfilling Southwestern Vermont Health Care’s (SVHC) mission — of providing exceptional care and comfort for our community — has never been as challenging as during the COVID-19 pandemic."

SVMC: COVID-19 Update March 27

PRP: New Treatment for Osteoarthritis

Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP for short, has been found effective for reducing pain and increasing function in joints affected by osteoarthritis. Best of all, it uses your body's own resources and healing powers to create change.

Perfect Timing: How Do You Know When It's Time To Do Joint Replacement?

If you're someone who suffers from chronic joint pain and you hear about those kind of results, it's easy to think "replacement surgery is for me." And you may be right. But surgery is, shall we say, a big deal and should rarely be your first course of actio

Protecting Children and Others During a Measles Outbreak

Worldwide, up to 2.6 million people died annually from measles every year up until a vaccine was introduced in 1963.

Health Matters: Four Quick Tips to Protect Against Anaplasmosis

Like Lyme disease, the most common one, it is caused by bacteria carried by the blacklegged tick. According to the Vermont Department of Health, Vermont has the highest annual incidence of anaplasmosis nationwide.

Primary Care Offices Offer More Than Ever

Many primary care offices are offering patients more types of care more conveniently than ever. Knowing about all of the services your primary care practice offers can help you take better care of yourself and your family.

Health Matters: Five Ways to Prevent Gout

Gout, a painful, red, and inflamed joint, is a type of arthritis that occurs when uric acid crystals build up in the affected area. It is most common among people with a family history, especially men. The risk of getting gout increases with age, obesity, insulin resistance and high blood pressure.

Choosing a Nurse Practitioner As Your Primary Care Provider

As clinicians that blend clinical skill in diagnosing and treating health conditions with consideration for disease prevention and health management, NPs provide comprehensive care to patients every day.

Vermont Health-Care System, College Partner on Nursing Program

One way is growing the ranks of nursing professionals through a collaborative effort with Southern Vermont College down the road. On Tuesday, the two institutions announced an affiliation that will create a pipeline for nursing students and provide opportunities for SVHC employees to further their educational opportunities.