SVMC: COVID-19 Update May 1

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May 1, 2020
 
SVMC is Open, Safe, and Ready
 
 
Even as physical distancing measures remain an important part of outlasting the COVID-19 pandemic, the staff and leaders at SVMC want their patients to know that SVMC and its practices are open, safe, and ready. 
 
Thank you to Orvis!
 
 
SVMC's President and CEO Tom Dee accepted a donation of 750 cloth masks from Orvis, headquartered in Arlington, VT.
 
 
Meet Dr. Disha Spath
 
Dr. Spath, an internal medicine physician scheduled to start at Twin Rivers in Hoosick Falls on April 20, joined the Hospital Medicine team to help with the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More.
 
 
Avoiding COVID Scams
 
Learn how the pandemic has opened opportunities for scammers and how to avoid falling victim to a scammer from SVHC's Information Technology Security Engineer Geoffrey Mazanec. Read More.
 
Keep Up the Good Work!
 
As Vermont begins to loosen restrictions, don't let your good COVID-19-deterring efforts slide. Helpful reminders will keep you and your family protected now and in the future. Read More.
 
 
More COVID-19 Resources
 
Important numbers, frequently asked questions, articles, information about how to send a meal to your favorite department, and more are available on our website.
 
 
 
Southwestern Vermont Health Care svhealthcare.org
 
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