SVHC Weekly Health Update: May 12

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May 12, 2023

What You Need to Know About Melanoma

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. One type of skin cancer that is considered the most dangerous is melanoma. Learn how the ABCDEs of melanoma can help you detect and treat any signs of the cancer before it spreads.

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Silent Strokes & How to Reduce Your Risk

Millions of Americans are increasingly surprised to learn they’ve had a stroke. So one might ask, how can you have a stroke and not know it? Dr. Cohen, Emergency Medicine Physician at SVMC, explains the phenomenon.
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Reduce the Risk of SIDS

Study shows smoking while pregnant is tied to a 5x increased risk. Read More

More Than Forgetful

Recognizing the common signs of dementia. ?Read More

Say That Again?

What are you doing to protect your hearing and your health? Read More

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SVMC Wellness Connection: April 12

April 12, 2024

5 Ways to Address Pain from Basal Joint Arthritis

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After a long winter’s nap, gardens are calling out to be raked, pruned, dug, and planted. All that activity can take a toll on your body, especially your hands if you have arthritis. While you can’t reverse arthritis, there are things you can do to make living with it less painful. Learn more about the treatment options that can minimize discomfort and improve hand function. 

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Lousy Night's Sleep? Daytime Behaviors Could Be to Blame

If you’re one of the nearly 84 million Americans (1 in 3 adults) who do not get the recommended amount of uninterrupted sleep, your physical and mental health may be at serious risk. Learn how to improve your overall health by adjusting your daily routines with these healthy sleep habits.

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Unusual Symptoms of Diabetes

Most people are familiar with the common symptoms of diabetes—increased thirst, hunger, and urination. But there are other, less-common symptoms that can also indicate issues with your blood sugar. Take a look at these five symptoms that should not be ignored. Read More.

Spring Into Sun Safety

As spring weather has you wearing heavy coats and sweaters less and less, there’s one thing you should be putting on more and more: sunscreen. Learn why a product's SPF level and broad-spectrum qualities matter. Read More.

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