SVMC Wellness Connection: Oct. 25

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October 25, 2024

Safety Tips for Making Halloween a Little Less Spooky

As you ready your little ghouls and goblins for trick-or-treating, it’s important to review basic safety rules to help ensure their holiday is scary in the best possible ways. 

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Empowering Voices and Movement for People with Parkinson's

 

For people with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions—including, but not limited to, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and ataxia—accomplishing daily tasks and even speaking clearly can be a challenge. Exciting new treatment options now available at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center’s Outpatient Rehabilitation offer hope and tangible improvements.

 

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8 Tips for Safely Exercising Outdoors After Dark

 

As exhilarating as exercising in the dark can be, it’s also a safety hazard. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 80% of pedestrian traffic fatalities occur at night or in low-light conditions. As the number of daylight hours wanes, it pays to take extra precautions to keep yourself safe.

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Tips for Successfully Helping Your Child "Fall Back" During Daylight Savings

 

Transitioning to daylight savings can be tricky for babies and children whose sleep schedule thrives on routine. But, with a little advance preparation, you can make “falling back” easier for all.

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SVMC wellness Connection: May 8

May 8, 2025

Simple Steps to Prevent Long-Term Damage

 

Before you fire up the mower, weed whacker, and leaf blower for spring chores, take a moment to learn how to prevent irreversible hearing loss. 

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Essential Tips on Getting Ready for Bike Season

 

May—National Bike Month—is the perfect time to dust off your bike and get pedaling. Before you snap on your helmet, refresh yourself on the rules of the road so you can enjoy the journey safely.  

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Pregnant? Know the signs of Preeclampsia

 

A leading cause of death worldwide for women, fetuses, and newborns, preeclampsia can develop without you realizing it. Regular prenatal care and awareness can keep you safe. Read on to learn the signs.

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The Summer Gala 2025 Raffle Tickets Now Available

 

The SVHC Foundation's Summer Gala raffle is now open to the public! Purchase a ticket for a chance to win one of three cash prizes OR six other fabulous packages. 

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