SVMC: COVID-19 Update March 26

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March 26, 2021
 
Medical Matters Weekly: Telemedicine and Space-Based Lasers
 
 
In this week's Medical Matters Weekly, Dr. Dobson hosted Kevin Curtis, MD, of Dartmouth-Hitchcock's Connected Care Center. They talked about telemedicine, the Jetson's, and space-based lasers.
 
Vaccine Champions
 
 
Patients at our vaccine clinic told us why they got vaccinated. Their messages of hope, love, family, community, and what they hope to do differently once they are fully vaccinated inspired us to share. Here are the stories from our vaccine champions!
 
 
A Moment to Reflect
Dr. Marie George stepped away from a recent vaccine clinic to share her thoughts about the awesome accomplishments and shattering losses of the pandemic. Watch Now.
 
 
Advice for Vaccinated People
As the numbers of vaccinated people increase, the most common question we hear is "what can I do now?" Read More.
 
Mask Fit
As variants become more common closer to where we live, ensuring proper mask fit is more important than ever. Learn what you need to know to protect yourself. Read More.
 
 
Medical Matters Features Stephen Leffler, MD
Our guest this week is President and Chief Operations Officer of the University of Vermont Medical Center. Read More.
 
 
Current Vaccine Group
Those 60 and older are eligible now. Those 50 and older become eligible to make a vaccine appointment on Monday. Read More.
 
Regional Case Counts
Your state's department of health is the best source of accurate and up-to-date info about new COVID-19 cases where you live. Get the Links.
 
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SVMC Wellness Connection: March 22

March 22, 2024

How Healthy Lifestyle Habits Can Reduce Your Risk of IBS

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According to the American College of Gastroenterology, roughly 15% of adults in the U.S. are currently living with the discomfort and challenges of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). SVMC's gastroenterologist, David Furman, MD, explains the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle to manage IBS and/or on reduce your risk of developing the disorder.

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Prepare for a Surge in Tick Population this Spring

Just because you haven’t put your snow shovel away does not mean it’s too early to be concerned about ticks. A mild winter and early spring are setting the stage for surge in tick numbers. Given that over 50% of ticks tested in Vermont are infected with B. burgdorferi, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, it’s in your—and your family’s—best interest to start taking precautions now. 

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Get Screened to Detect Lung Cancer Early

The best time to find lung cancer is before it causes symptoms. Painless and only requiring a few minutes, a lung cancer screening scan is an effective way to detect cancer early and reduce your risk of dying. Read More

Colonoscopy FAQs: The Results

With colonoscopies being up to 10 years apart, even patients familiar with the procedure can be understandably confused about their results. SVMC's Endoscopy team is here to help you better understand them. Read More

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