SVHC Weekly Health Update: June 3

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June 3, 2022
 
Come Alive Outside
 
 
Arwen Turner, executive director of Come Alive Outside, discussed making the restorative powers of nature available to all during this week's Medical Matters Weekly with Trey Dobson, MD.
 
10 Things About Monkeypox
 
 
Get the facts you need about a virus that's spreading in a new way. SVMC Infectious Disease Specialist Marie George, MD, FIDSA, offers measured concern.
 
 
Time is running out!
 
There's just over a week to get your hands on the hottest ticket in town. Cash prizes of $10,000, $5,000, and $2,500 could be yours. Only 500 tickets will be sold. That means your odds of winning have never been better.
 
 
Reading Aloud to Kids
Almost nothing is as powerful for your child's development than reading to them. For expert tips and more, Read On.
 
 
Preventing Dehydration
Melissa Rowe, APRN, shares information you need to avoid this common condition as the weather heats up. Read More.
 
Summer Travel 2022
Don't waste a single minute of summer sick with COVID. Factor prevention into your summer travel plans. Read More.
 
 
Testing, Vaccines, and Boosters
The COVID Resource Center meets your COVID testing and prevention needs 8 a.m. - noon Monday - Friday. Read More.
 
 
Medical Matters Weekly
Kevin Mazuzan, director of Vermont's American Red Cross, joins Trey Dobson, MD, at 12 p.m. Wednesday, June 8. 
 
Virtual Event for Cancer Survivors
Join experts from Dartmouth Health to learn about how you can thrive through survivorship. Read More and Register.
 
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