SVHC Weekly Health Update: June 23

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June 23, 2023

Take the Next Step on National HIV Testing Day

Human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) can affect anyone regardless of sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, gender, or age. While the rate of new HIV infections in the U.S. has declined steadily since 2016, it’s estimated that 1.2 million Americans have HIV today. On June 27, we encourage everyone to get tested, know their status, and get linked to care and treatment.
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How to Prevent & Treat Common Hiking Injuries
Living in New England, you can explore and enjoy a vast array of hiking trails. Learn how to avoid and treat common injuries for a carefree hiking experience.
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Preventing Falls at Home

Tips for keeping older adults safe and independent longer. Read More

5 Myths to Bust on Testicular Cancer

What you don't know can hurt you.

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Avoid Summer Bummer

Tips for preventing and treating swimmer’s ear. 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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