SVHC Weekly Health Update: Jan 14

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Jan 14, 2022, 4:10 PM (3 days ago)
 
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January 14, 2022
 
Medical Matters Weekly: KMarie King, MD
 
 
Medical Matters Weekly with Dr. Trey Dobson welcomed Albany Medical Center's KMarie King, MD, the first black woman to become the chair of surgery at an academic medical center, for an uplifting and inspiring interview.
 
ShiresHealth Update
 
 
On Tuesday, the Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce’s Matt Harrington interviewed Trey Dobson, MD, on ShiresHealth. Dr. Dobson explained the most recent COVID guidance for you.
 
 
COVID Resource Center Testing Closed Saturday
 
Frigid temperatures will force the closure of the COVID Resource Center tomorrow, Saturday, January 15. Patients are urged to visit one of several other local testing centers.
 
 
Time for a Mask Upgrade
SVMC's Infection Preventionist explains the decision to provide surgical masks to patients and advises when to swap out cloth ones. Read More.
 
 
Booster Update for Moderna Recipients
Those who received a second dose of Moderna vaccine can now get boosted after 5 months.
 
Faster COVID Testing
You can speed up COVID-19 testing for yourself and others by filling out the consent form online and printing it in advance. Download Here.
 
 
Medical Matters Weekly Discusses Journaling for Health
Join journaling expert Lynda Monk, RSW, to learn how journaling can improve your health. Read More.
 
 
"Mom's Day Off" Skiing Fundraiser
Bromley Mountain Ski Resort's annual cancer-fighting fundraiser is set for Friday, February 4. Lift tickets are just $25 for moms. Read More.
 
Meal Train Returns
The SVHC Foundation responded to offers of community support by redeploying a popular program that provides restaurant meals for our teams. Read More.
 
 
Parking and Pedestrian Routes
 
A freshly updated map indicates how vehicles and pedestrians can navigate the Bennington Campus during this phase of the Emergency Department Renovation and Expansion Project.
 
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Southwestern Vermont Health Care svhealthcare.org

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center wellness@svhealthcare.org via svhealthcare.ccsend.com 

Fri, Jan 14, 4:10 PM (3 days ago)
 
 to info
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
January 14, 2022
 
Medical Matters Weekly: KMarie King, MD
 
 
Medical Matters Weekly with Dr. Trey Dobson welcomed Albany Medical Center's KMarie King, MD, the first black woman to become the chair of surgery at an academic medical center, for an uplifting and inspiring interview.
 
ShiresHealth Update
 
 
On Tuesday, the Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce’s Matt Harrington interviewed Trey Dobson, MD, on ShiresHealth. Dr. Dobson explained the most recent COVID guidance for you.
 
 
COVID Resource Center Testing Closed Saturday
 
Frigid temperatures will force the closure of the COVID Resource Center tomorrow, Saturday, January 15. Patients are urged to visit one of several other local testing centers.
 
 
Time for a Mask Upgrade
SVMC's Infection Preventionist explains the decision to provide surgical masks to patients and advises when to swap out cloth ones. Read More.
 
 
Booster Update for Moderna Recipients
Those who received a second dose of Moderna vaccine can now get boosted after 5 months.
 
Faster COVID Testing
You can speed up COVID-19 testing for yourself and others by filling out the consent form online and printing it in advance. Download Here.
 
 
Medical Matters Weekly Discusses Journaling for Health
Join journaling expert Lynda Monk, RSW, to learn how journaling can improve your health. Read More.
 
 
"Mom's Day Off" Skiing Fundraiser
Bromley Mountain Ski Resort's annual cancer-fighting fundraiser is set for Friday, February 4. Lift tickets are just $25 for moms. Read More.
 
Meal Train Returns
The SVHC Foundation responded to offers of community support by redeploying a popular program that provides restaurant meals for our teams. Read More.
 
 
Parking and Pedestrian Routes
 
A freshly updated map indicates how vehicles and pedestrians can navigate the Bennington Campus during this phase of the Emergency Department Renovation and Expansion Project.
 
OUR CORPORATE SPONSOR:
 
 
 
Southwestern Vermont Health Care svhealthcare.org

 


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