SVHC Weekly Health Update: Jan. 20

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January 20, 2023

Cervical Health Awareness Month

How often should you get a Pap test? Women take note. Dr. Kimberly Sampson of SVMC OB/GYN details important changes to a once routine and life-saving screening.

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Boosted But Still Sick?

Another year, another COVID variant. This article from Southwestern Vermont Health Care's infection preventionist details the benefits—and limits—of vaccines.
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You v. the World

Suicide is on the rise. Learn to find hope and help through connection. Read More

Maternal Health Day

Learn what SVMC Providers are doing to reduce maternal mortality. Read More

Upside to Outside

Physical activity is important. Learn how exercise outdoors benefits you. Read More

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Vermont's 'Operation Game Thief' Helps Catch Poachers

MONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermont State Game Wardens are asking Vermonters with information about fish and wildlife crimes to submit them through the Operation Game Thief program. 
 
Operation Game Thief (OGT) is a joint nonprofit program sponsored by the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs and administered by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.  The program provides a way for people to help protect the state's fish and wildlife by reporting law violators at 1-800-75ALERT (1-800-752-5378).  The toll-free hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to report violations.  Rewards are paid for information leading to arrests. 
 
"Vermont is lucky to have dedicated wardens patrolling our fields, forests and waterways, but their numbers are limited," said Col. Justin Stedman.  "Operation Game Thief is a great way for Vermonters to assist in reducing fish and wildlife violations by providing tips and information.  We're asking people to call with details such as names and descriptions of perpetrators, and descriptions and plate numbers of vehicles whenever possible." 
 
"Poachers steal the opportunity for others to legally hunt and fish and may create an unfairly negative impression of hunting and fishing with the general public," said Col. Stedman.  "They may also target threatened, endangered or nongame species.  We appreciate this partnership with the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs to help us catch and prosecute poachers through Operation Game Thief."
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