SVMC Wellness Connection: Jan. 19

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January 19, 2024

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month
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Often referred to as “the silent thief of sight,” glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. In fact, more than 3 million Americans have glaucoma but only 50% of them know they have the disease. Don't turn a blind eye on glaucoma, learn the early signs now to protect your sight.
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Don't Get Bit by Frostbite
While winter weather may be unpredictable, your risk of frostbite is not. In the right conditions, frostbite can occur in just 15 minutes and the damaging results can be permanent. Learn how to recognize the signs and what steps to take to prevent it. 
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Protect Your Child from Future Cancer

HPV, or Human Papillomavirus, is a common virus that can cause 6 types of cancer. While there is no treatment for HPV, there is a vaccine that can prevent it. Read More

What to Expect at Prenatal Visits

Routine prenatal appointments are an important way to reduce the risk of complications and monitor your little one’s development right from the start. Read More
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Medical Office Building Update

 

For your awareness: On Monday, January 22, the following practices located at 140 Hospital Drive will be in new suite locations, as follows:

  • Suite 111: Infectious Disease and Pulmonology
  • Suite 306: Rheumatology
  • Suite 302: Gastroenterology, Endocrine, and Neurology
  • Suite 307: OB/GYN

 
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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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