SVMC Wellness Connection: Nov. 8

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November 8, 2024

Compassionate Support for All Stages of Serious Illness

November is National Care at Home Month and the perfect time to explore the differences between two important approaches to improving quality of life and providing comfort. While the applications may overlap on a care journey, they are not the same.   

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What You Don't Know About COPD Can Hurt You

 

November is COPD Awareness Month. Often mistaken for other conditions or attributed to aging, the early warning signs of COPD are easy to miss. But recognizing them is key to getting a diagnosis and beginning treatment which may prevent further lung function loss. 

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Smokers: You Don't Have to Quit in One Day...

 

...you just have to quit for ONE day. An annual event organized by the American Cancer Society, The Great American Smokeout is scheduled for November 21. If you’re thinking of quitting, it’s a great day to join thousands of others across the country taking an important first step toward a healthier life and reducing your cancer risk.  

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7 Tips for Preventing Youth Sport Injuries

 

Youth sports offer a lot of benefits including physical health, social connection, and improved academic performance. But it can’t be overlooked that they also come with the risk of injury. Understanding the most common injuries and their prevention is crucial to keeping kids in the game.

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SVMC Care Connection: June

June 2026

Your monthly update on regional health services and wellness.

SVMC launches capital campaign for Family Medicine Residency

 

The Summer Gala—Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) Foundation’s signature fundraising event —netted nearly $1 million to support a Dartmouth Health Family Medicine Residency at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in downtown Bennington.

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'Dynamic' Pickleball injury prevention

 

SVMC's Dawn Petit, PTA has developed a dynamic warm-up to help prevent common pickleball injuries. 

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Is pollen really worse this year?

 

Dartmouth Health experts explain pollen counts this year, and how to manage your allergies throughout this season.

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Sen. Welch: Rural Health Care Innovation Roundtable July 1

 

SVMC's CEO & President Estevan Garcia, MD, DrPH will be participating in U.S. Sen. Peter Welch's Health Care Innovation Roundtable on Wednesday, July 1 in Bennington. The discussion is open to the public and will be held at the Bennington Firehouse, 130 River St., at 1 p.m.

 

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Bennington Pride is Saturday, June 27

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