SVHC Weekly Health Update: Feb. 11

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February 11, 2022
 
Breathing Easier with Pulmonary Rehab
 
 
Medical Matters Weekly with Dr. Trey Dobson welcomed Caitlyn Boyd, DPT, to talk about Pulmonary Rehabilitation and how it helps patients breathe better.
 
Catching Omicron
 
 
Nothing beats first-hand experience. Hear what Alison Camarda, MSN, RN, director of clinical education, wishes she had known before she caught omicron.
 
 
SVMC Opens Visitation
Families of patients are once again welcome to visit SVMC and its practices, thanks to fewer positive COVID-19 tests and lower numbers of hospitalized patients. Read On.
 
 
The Benefits of Outdoor Activities
Jeffrey Kellogg, PA-C, of SVMC Pownal Campus, encourages those who have difficulty getting excited for traditional exercise to get outside. Learn More.
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Lowering Heart Disease Risk Factors
For Heart Month, Scott Rogge, MD, of SVMC Cardiology, reminds patients of the things they can do to reduce their odds of heart trouble. Learn More.
 
 
A New Entrance for Some Patients
A major project to renovate the SVMC Emergency Department requires some patients to use an alternative entrance. Read On.
 
 
The Next Medical Matters Weekly
Jennifer ScottPsyD, ABPP, director of the Area Health Education Center, joins us at noon on Feb. 16. Read More.
 
Stand Together Fund
Perseverance. Resilience. Grit. It doesn’t matter how you say it; our team’s got it. Honor them with a gift to the SVHC Foundation. Give Now.
 
 
Mom's Day Off is ON!
 
Where can moms ski for just $25? At Bromley's Mom's Day Off, rescheduled to March 4. All proceeds benefit the Cancer Center at SVMC.
 
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