SVHC Weekly Health Update: Aug. 18

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August 18, 2023

SVMC Receives 5-Star Rating from CMS

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), a member of Dartmouth Health, is one of only 483 hospitals in the country—including just three in Vermont—to receive a coveted five-star Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Aphasia: Understanding the Condition & Spreading Awareness

Dr. Herbert Gregg, a neurologist at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, provides insight on the communication-stealing condition, aphasia, and how to treat it.
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Back-To-School Jitters

Tips on how to plan and prepare for a successful school year. Read More

R.A.M. Offers Free Medical Care

Two-day dental, vision, and medical clinic to be held at MAU Middle School this weekend. ??Read More

Better Food. Better Health.

From heart health to diabetes, the Mediterranean diet serves up many benefits and flavors. Read More

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SVMC Wellness Connection: May 17

May 17, 2024

Preeclampsia: Separating Fact from Fiction

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While researchers and clinicians still do not fully understand why preeclampsia occurs in 5-7% of all pregnancies, they do know that early intervention saves lives. Kimberley Sampson-Paine, MD, Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, explains why it is essential for expectant parents to rely on reliable sources for information, attend regular prenatal checkups, and promptly inform their healthcare providers of any worrisome symptoms. 

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Your Mental Health Matters. Always.

 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and millions of people in the U.S. are affected by mental illness. Due to stigma or lack of understanding, many people don’t get the help and treatment they need to manage their illness, overcome challenges, and lead productive lives. 

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Could You Be Making Your Seasonal Allergies Worse?

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If you’re struggling to get control of your seasonal allergies, the problem may not just be the pollen count. Read on to learn how seemingly harmless daily routines and habits maybe undermining your allergy management efforts.

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