SVMC Weekly Health Update: Jan. 17

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January 17, 2025

 

Protect Yourself & Your Family from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Accidental carbon monoxide poisoning leads to more than 50,000 emergency room visits and 430 deaths across the country every year. While the circumstances vary, 100% of them are preventable. Do you know if you and your family are at risk?

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Give the Gift of Life | One-Hour Can Be Truly Life Saving

 

Observed every January, National Blood Donor Month calls attention to the critical importance of blood donation to people of all ages across the country. Every donation you make has the potential to save or deeply impact the lives of up to three people. 
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Cervical Cancer | Early Detection and Prevention Make a Difference

 

Not that long ago, cervical cancer was one of the most common causes of cancer death for American women. Thanks to prevention and screening, the death rate has dropped by more than half since the mid-1970s.  
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SVMC’s Outpatient Rehabilitation department will host an informational lecture on Monday, Jan. 27 at 9:30 a.m., at the Manchester Community Library, explaining treatment options for people living with Parkinson’ Disease (PD) and other movement disorders.

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SVMC's Wellness and Care Connection: January Updates

January 2026

Your monthly update on regional health services and wellness.

SVMC offering automated appointment scheduling

 

Staying on top of important medical screenings just got easier, thanks to an expansion of SVMC's scheduling system, giving existing patients appointment options, via text messaging.

 
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Grant benefits Baby Cafe

 

SVMC's Baby Cafe received a generous grant from Heritage Family Credit Union's Foundation, ensuring the program can thrive.
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Sober curious?

 

Are you rethinking how much you drink? With the health impacts of even moderate drinking, many are considering sobriety.
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Celebrating Tom Dee's Impact at SVMC

 

Tom Dee, SVMC's president & CEO for the last 16 years, retires this week. We're taking a moment to reflect on Tom's impact. Singer/songwriter Maxine Linehan helped us celebrate Tom's tenure through a special tribute video, first played at the annual Jingle Bell.
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Should you take your workout outdoors?

 

Dartmouth Health's Living Better newsletter explains the mental and physical benefits venturing out in the cold.
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ICYMI: Bennington's Baby New Year

 

A couple from Troy, NY welcomed Baby Adeline on Jan. 1, the area's first baby of 2026. The Bennington Banner highlighted the big news.
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What Our Patients Say

 

We're sharing direct feedback, (pictured below) collected from patient satisfaction surveys. SVMC and its practice sites always strive to enhance the experience of our patients and families. If you need to discuss your patient experience, contact SVMC's patient advocate.

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