SVHC Weekly Health Update: Dec. 17

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December 17, 2021
 
A Bold Prediction: You will get COVID.
 
 
Experts nationwide, including SVMC's Infectious Disease Specialist Marie George, MD, expect that everyone will get COVID sooner or later. Those who are vaccinated and boosted will most likely have mild symptoms. See what she predicts for you, based on your vaccination status.
 
A Chorus of Leaders
 
 
Governor Phil ScottJoanne Conroy, MD, CEO and president of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; D-HH Infectious Disease Specialist Michael Calderwood, MDTrey Dobson, MD, chief medical officer at SVMC; and many others are urging vaccination and boosters to protect individuals and our communities.
 
 
When and How to Test
SVMC's Director of Laboratory Services Karen Bond provides a quick and easy testing guide. Read More.
 
 
What is Pulse Oximetry?
This handy device measures the level of oxygen in your blood and allows those in distress to get help sooner. Read More.
 
Masks: Still a Great Stocking Stuffer
Masks go on as the season's most important accessory.
 
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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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