SVHC's Weekly Health Update: August 27

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August 27, 2021
 
Medical Matters Weekly: A Raw Vegan Diet and Athletics
 
 
On Medical Matters Weekly, Trey Dobson, MD, welcomed Tim VanOrden, a decorated athlete, nutrition advocate, writer, speaker, and coach, who encourages those seeking health improvement to be compassionate with themselves.
 
The Path of COVID
 
 
Dr. Marie George, infectious disease specialist, follows the virus that causes COVID through the body and explains the difference between what COVID faces in vaccinated people compared to those who are unvaccinated.
 
 
Your COVID Questions
Dr. Trey Dobson, SVMC's chief medical officer, answers your questions about COVID.
 
 
Boating Safety
It has been a very dangerous summer on Vermont's waterways. Here's how to boat safely. Read More.
 
FAQs About Bone Density
Endocrinologist Amy Freeth, MD, answers the most common bone density questions.
 
 
The COVID Resource Center
 
Whether you need a COVID test, your first or second vaccine, or a third vaccine for immune-compromised people, the COVID Resource Center can help. Hours are 2 - 6 p.m. Monday - Wednesday and 8 a.m. - noon Thursday - Saturday.
 
Vaccines unavailable at this location Saturday, September 4. Closed Labor Day. Visit the links above for details.
 
 
A Dose of Humor
SVMC Internal Medicine's Dr. Lisa Downing-Forget explains the powerfully beneficial health effects laughter has in our lives. Read More.
 
 
Lost Vaccine Card?
Our friendly and professional team is ready to help you replace a lost COVID vaccine card. Just follow this easy process. Read More.
 
The Next Medical Matters Weekly
Vermont Care Partners' Cath Burns, PhD, will share the agency's COVID support programs. Read More.
 
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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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