SVMC Wellness Connection: Aug. 9

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August 9, 2024

Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month: Tips and Resources for Nursing Families

August is National Breastfeeding Month, an initiative aimed at raising awareness about the importance of breastfeeding for both mothers and infants. SVMC’s certified lactation consultant Bridget Bromirski MS, RN C-PNP, IBCLC shares why parents should consider breastfeeding and the many resources in place to help.

Allergy sufferers: Know thy enemy

Late summer allergies can come on hard and linger, making it difficult to enjoy that last few weeks of the season. The key to managing them is knowing what triggers them and how to avoid or minimize your risk.

Do you know how to spot a stroke?

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Every 4 minutes one of them dies because of it. While strokes can’t be fully prevented, recognizing the warning signs and taking quick action can have a huge impact on how severely your brain—and life—are impacted.

Warts 101: What They Are and How to Get Rid of Them

Nobody wants them but lots of people get them—especially children. Read on to learn what causes warts and how to treat them.

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Companion Corner: Orion Still at Second Chance Animal Shelter

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
03:04PM / Thursday, April 23, 2026

GOOD NEWS: Orion has been adopted!

ARLINGTON, Vt. — Orion's had a hard live and he's been patiently waiting a very long time for his forever home.

iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.

Orion is a 7- to 8-year-old pit bull mix who has been at Second Chance Animal Shelter since 2021. He was featured last August but still hasn't found a home.

Shelter Manager Troy Quinn said Orion came to them from animal control after experiencing neglect.

"He was found by animal control on a property, tied to a tree, no shelter, no food or water. He was severely emaciated, very sick, very skinny, very weak. Brought him in, he tested positive for heartworm," Quinn said.

Once they rescued him, got rid of his heartworm, and got him up to normal weight, his silly and active side came out.

"He is a giant goofball. Loves to run, loves to play very rough house, loves to chew on his toys. Stuffed toys in particular, he just immediately shreds them," Quinn said.

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