SVHC Weekly Health Update: May 5

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May 5, 2023

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month

Conversations around mental health awareness have never been as public, prevalent, or as important as they are today. This awareness is critical to helping us appreciate all that mental health includes and how it impacts our daily lives. Learn more on how, when and why to start a conversation.

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Could You Have Lyme Disease?

Did you know only 25% of Lyme patients recall a tick bite? Find out what you need to know about Lyme and why it’s often misdiagnosed.
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Healthy Habits for Kids

It's never too early to establish healthy habits in your family. Read More

Eating Well During Chemo

Tips for getting the most—and feeling your best—from your diet. ?Read More

The Wonders of Water

Understanding the link between health and hydration. Learn 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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