SVMC Marks The Completion of Major Construction and Renovation Projects
On Thursday, August 29, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), a member of Dartmouth Health, celebrated the completion of a three-year renovation and construction project that modernized its emergency department, front entrance and other public areas in the hospital. Part of Vision 2020, A Decade of Transformation capital campaign, the $31 million project was primarily funded through philanthropic giving.
?Underage Drinking: How To Talk With Your Teen About Drinking
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To drink or not to drink? This is the question many budding teens face. In addition to the risks of alcohol poisoning and injury, alcohol use during this period of growth interferes with brain development and contributes to an elevated risk of developing a chronic alcohol use disorder.
The second leading cause of lung cancer, radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas emitted from the soil into in the air we breathe. The more radon you breathe in, the greater your risk. While there is no known safe level of exposure to radon, there are things you can do to protect yourself and your family.
As another school year rolls around, lots of adults and caregivers are thinking about getting their kids up to date on vaccines. While protecting kids from life-threatening diseases is important, adults also need to protect themselves. And, no, those shots you got as a kid are not going to cut it.
This time of year, the list of things to pack for back to school is lengthy. But one item that often gets overlooked is what to pack for lunch. Russell Carrier, the nutrition and dinning kitchen manager at SVMC, shares his picks for healthy lunches that are equally delicious and easy to make.
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