SVMC Wellness Connection: Feb. 14

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February 14, 2025

Taking Your Heart Health to Heart

Image: The team at SVMC Cardiology celebrates Wear Red Day on February 7.

 

For more than a century, heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the U.S. Learn how to reverse the trend and improve your heart health. Only you can prevent heart disease.  

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Feeding Options & Support to Help Your Baby Thrive

 

As any parent can attest, the run-up to the arrival of a little one is filled with LOTS of decisions. But there’s one decision that matters more than most: how do you plan to feed your baby? It's your baby and it's your choice.

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Warming Winter Soups & Stew

 

When the outside temps dip below freezing, it’s time to turn the heat up on a pot of homemade soup or stew. Click here to learn SVMC’s nutrition and dinning kitchen manager Russell Carrier’s top picks for soups and stews that hit the spot.     

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On Friday, February 28, Bromley Mountain Ski Resort will hold its annual “Mom’s Day Off” fundraiser, marking the 22nd year of this special community fundraiser. Mothers (including honorary moms and pet moms) ski or ride for just $30 when they show the ticket seller a snapshot of their children or four-legged kids.

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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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