SVHC Weekly Health Update: May 27

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May 27, 2022
 
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This week on Medical Matters Weekly with Trey Dobson, MD, Amber Barnato, MD, MPH, MS, director of the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, gave us a tour through the fascinating world of health services research.
 
Third Dose for Ages 5 – 11 
 
 
A booster dose of COVID vaccine is now available to kids ages 5 - 11 who received their second dose 5 months ago or more. Pediatrician Meghan Gunn, MD, of SVMC Pediatrics, explains why she got her own kids a booster.
 
 
You Could Win $10,000!
 
The hottest ticket this summer includes cash prizes of $10,000, $5,000 and $2,500. Only 500 tickets will be sold. That means your odds of winning have never been better. Did we mention that the top prize is $10,000 cash? What are you waiting for?
 
 
Speech and Language for Young Children
Speech-Language Pathologist Rebecca Carey explains how to foster these important skills in children age 1 - 2. Read More.
 
 
Six Tips for Safe Outdoor Exercise
SVMC ExpressCare Provider Crystal Labbe-Hasty, PA, shares how you can avoid the most common mishapsRead More.
 
A Virtual Event Series for Cancer Survivors
Join experts from Dartmouth Health to learn about how you can thrive through survivorship. Read More and Register.
 
 
Questions from the COVID Hotline
SVHC's COVID Hotline continues to receive a lot of calls from our community. Here are some recent questions and the expert answers. Read More.
 
Next on Medical Matters Weekly
Arwen Turner, executive director of Come Alive Outside, will join Medical Matters Weekly with Trey Dobson, MD, at 12 p.m. Wednesday, June 1. 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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