SVMC Wellness Connection: Aug. 16

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August 16, 2024

Back-to-School: Tips for a Successful First Day and Beyond
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Kids and their caregivers are counting the days until school starts again—some with more joy than others. Returning to school can prove challenging for kids as they face meeting new teachers and friends, and, if they’re changing schools, there’s the added stress of learning a new routine and navigating unfamiliar hallways. Try these tips to help make the return to school go smoothly.
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Are your Child's Eyes 'School Ready'?

 

Vision accounts for up to 80% of a child’s learning. Even the tiniest vision problems can impact academic performance and prevent children from reaching their full potential. It’s up to you to make sure your child’s eyes are school ready. ?

 
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Stay Protected with the Power of Vaccines

 

August is National Immunization Awareness Month and a good time to reflect on and appreciate the crucial role vaccines play in preventing disease, reducing the severity of illness and preventing hospitalization for people of all ages. 
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Easing the Challenges of Psoriasis

 

For approximately 7.5 million Americans, living with psoriasis is a daily challenge that can significantly impact their quality of life. Understanding what it is, recognizing the triggers, and knowing how to manage it are key to living a fulfilling life with the condition. 

 


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Companion Corner: Orion Still at Second Chance Animal Shelter

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

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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