SVHC Weekly Health Update: Oct. 15

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October 15, 2021
 
Medical Matters Weekly: What is population health?
 
 
Rory Price, MPH, was this week's guest on Medical Matters Weekly with Trey Dobson, MD. They talked about population health and how she and others are working to identify and meet our community's most pressing health needs.
 
COVID and Flu: Similarities and Differences
 
 
Marie George, MD, FIDSA, relates how the flu virus and COVID-19 are similar and how they are different. Their most important similarity? Both are preventable when you vaccinate against them.
 
 
The Wonders of Blood
Learn about your body's "great delivery system" and what your blood can reveal about your health from Family Physician Patrice Thornton, MD.
 
 
Nutrient Spotlight: Calcium
Registered Dietitian Rachel Rodney, RD, shares little-known facts about this essential mineral and how our bodies use it.
 
Next on Medical Matters Weekly
Our next guest is Vanessa Britto, MD, of Brown University, one of the first institutions to mandate the COVID vaccine. 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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