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?

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.

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.

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.