SVHC Weekly Health Update: June 9

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June 9, 2023

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Spreading awareness of this disease provides an opportunity to explore what it means to have cognitive decline, dementia, and how to detect early signs of decline. Aleksandra C. Stark, MD, a neurology specialist at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, details the common symptoms and benefits of an early diagnosis.

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Train For The Moments That Matter

More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital each year and only about 10% of those individuals survive. Learn why performing CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is so critical and where you can get trained.
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Exercise Tips & Tactics

Working out how much of a workout you really need to achieve your summer goals. Read More

Summer Health Woes

Where to go when summer fun takes a turn for the worse.

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Playground Safety

What you need to know to keep kids safe at the playground.

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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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