SVHC Weekly Health Update: April 29

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April 29, 2022
 
Medical Matters Weekly: Vermont Foodbank
 
 
Get the insider's perspective on one of the state's largest food security organizations with John Sayles from the Vermont Foodbank on this week's Medical Matters Weekly.
 
Getting COVID Treatment
 
 
You should seek out COVID treatment if you test positive and are over the age of 65, are pregnant, or have one of many conditions that could make COVID more severe. Dr. Trey Dobson tells you how.
 
 
Vaccines at Every Age
Everyone, no matter how old they are, can benefit from getting vaccines for certain illnesses at the right time.
 
 
Check Up: Alcohol Use
Increasing rates of alcohol consumption have healthcare professionals worried about the negative health effects to come.
 
Preventing Gardening Injuries
Gardening is great exercise, when done safely. Occupational Therapist Lauren Conigliaro shares how. Read More.
 
 
Transformation Begins
Enjoy a time-lapse video of exciting changes happening as a part of the project to renovate and expand the Emergency Department. Watch Now.
 
 
Medical Matters Weekly
Director of the SVMC Emergency Department Adam Cohen, MD, relates the details of a major expansion and renovation project. Read More.
 
COVID Resource Center
Helpful and friendly staff are available to provide COVID testing, vaccines, and boosters 8 a.m. - noon Monday - Saturday. Learn 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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