SVMC: COVID-19 Update Oct. 9

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October 9, 2020
 
SVMC Orthopedics Launches the Area’s First Same-Day Joint Replacement Program
 
 
Healthy patients in need of a hip or knee replacement can now work with their surgeon to determine if a same-day joint replacement would be right for them. Both same-day and traditional joint replacements can now be completed in as little as 4 weeks from the patient’s first appointment. 
 
COVID-19 Treatment Update 
 
 
Dr. Marie George, SVMC's infectious disease specialist, provides the latest information about what COVID-19 treatments have been shown to be effective, and which ones have not.
 
 
Cases, Clusters, and Outbreaks  
The differences between these three terms is important for knowing what to expect and how to respond appropriately this fall and winter. Learn More.
 
 
Nutrient Spotlight: Vitamin D 
While more study is needed to determine if vitamin D prevents COVID-19, it is still an important nutrient to know and include in your diet. Learn More.
 
Genetic Testing and Cancer 
At its core, cancer is a genetic disorder, says Dr. Matthew Vernon. Learn how genetic tests impact some cancer treatments. Learn more.
 
 
Pictures are Important
 
We all know how important family photos are. They help us remember the best times in our lives. Your annual screening mammogram is a picture too, and it could be the most important picture you have taken this year.
 
 
COVID Webinars
SVHC is hosting free region-specific COVID webinars featuring its clinical experts on several evenings throughout October. Register Here.
 
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Drive-Up Flu Vaccine Clinics
SVMC wants to make it easy for you to get a flu shot this year. Flu shots are available 2 - 6 p.m. Thursdays in October at the hospital. Details here.
 
SVMC's Virtual Urgent Care
You can get care any time, day or night, for a wide range of health issues with SVMC's new virtual urgent care, CAREqd.com. Try it Now.
 
 
More COVID-19 Resources
 
Important numbers, frequently asked questions, articles, testing information, and more are available on our website.
 
 
 
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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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