SVMC: COVID-19 Update Aug. 7

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August 7, 2020
 
Dr. Themarge Small | OB/GYN Care during COVID
 
 
Dr. Themarge Small shares how she and her team are continuing to provide crucial prenatal and women's care for patients, both in person and via telemedicine.
 
Top Reasons to Try Telemedicine
 
 
Almost 6 months into the pandemic, many thousands of our patients have tried telemedicine and have experienced its surprising benefits.  
 
 
Updates to Visitor Guidelines
If you plan to visit someone recovering in the hospital or accompany someone to a medical appointment, there are updated guidelines that you need to know. Learn More.
 
 
What is PCR Testing?
It’s likely only since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic that you have heard of PCR testing. But it has been relied on for accurate medical diagnostics for almost 30 years. Learn More.
 
What to Expect at Your First Mammogram
Jane Wright, RT/RM, registered technologist and mammographer, gives first timers an idea of what to expectRead On.
 
 
Why OB/GYN Appointments are Essential
Just like getting groceries and picking up prescriptions, OB/GYN appointments, whether to complete preventive care or address symptoms, are too important to miss. Read More.
 
 
Support for Non-Breastfeeding Moms
During the annual World Breastfeeding Week, Dr. Kimberley Sampson salutes all moms, including those who found that breastfeeding was not possible for them. Read More.
 
Wearing is Caring
Dan and Alison Malmborg were moooved to showed their support for safety. Join them by taking a masked selfie, tagging it with #WearingisCaring #MasksOnVT and #SVHC, and sharing publicly on social media.
 
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UCS Presents: Our Kids are More Stressed Than Ever
 
Parents, caregivers, and all who interact regularly with young people are invited to watch United Counseling Service's Youth and Family Service Clinician Kathleen Baroody discuss signs and symptoms of stress in kids and learn helpful interventions for non-professionals. 
 
 
 
More COVID-19 Resources
 
Important numbers, frequently asked questions, articles, testing information and more are available on our website.

 


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