SVMC Wellness Connection: April 12

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April 12, 2024

5 Ways to Address Pain from Basal Joint Arthritis

After a long winter’s nap, gardens are calling out to be raked, pruned, dug, and planted. All that activity can take a toll on your body, especially your hands if you have arthritis. While you can’t reverse arthritis, there are things you can do to make living with it less painful. Learn more about the treatment options that can minimize discomfort and improve hand function.

Lousy Night's Sleep? Daytime Behaviors Could Be to Blame

If you’re one of the nearly 84 million Americans (1 in 3 adults) who do not get the recommended amount of uninterrupted sleep, your physical and mental health may be at serious risk. Learn how to improve your overall health by adjusting your daily routines with these healthy sleep habits.

Unusual Symptoms of Diabetes

Most people are familiar with the common symptoms of diabetes—increased thirst, hunger, and urination. But there are other, less-common symptoms that can also indicate issues with your blood sugar. Take a look at these five symptoms that should not be ignored. Read More.

Spring Into Sun Safety

As spring weather has you wearing heavy coats and sweaters less and less, there’s one thing you should be putting on more and more: sunscreen. Learn why a product's SPF level and broad-spectrum qualities matter. Read More.

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Cheshire Man Faces Charges in Multiple Vehicle Crash

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10:02PM / Sunday, September 27, 2026

POWNAL, Vt. — A Cheshire, Mass., man is being charged with gross negligence in operation and leaving the scene of an accident after a crash Saturday night that heavily damaged at least four parked cars.

Demetrie S. Thompson, 24, was issued a citation to appear in Bennington County Court on Nov. 30.

According to State Police, it was reported that a vehicle had left the roadway at about 7:30 p.m. and rammed into multiple vehicles at OD Auto Sales and Service. The location was given as Cash Place, the road that runs behind the car dealership and parallel to Route 7.

It's not clear what Thompson was driving, but a pickup truck was upside-down with heavy damage to its front end near the end of the line of damaged cars, one of which had its top caved in. This can be seen in a video posted to Facebook.

State Police say Thompson fled the scene and was located at a nearby residence. The vehicles "sustained either moderate or totaled damage," according to police.

Trooper Emmanuel Baidoo's report says the weather and road conditions were clear.

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