SVMC Weekly Health Update: Sept. 15

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September 15, 2023

Recognizing the Signs of Ovarian Cancer

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. The rate at which women are being diagnosed with ovarian cancer has been slowly falling over the past 20 years. Find out what every woman needs to know about this difficult-to-detect cancer.

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Understanding Your Cancer Risk with Genetic Testing

It’s estimated that millions of Americans are carrying a genetic predisposition to cancer, and many of them have no idea. Learn how predictive genetic testing can help.
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Suicidal Thoughts

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Attention Smokers

What happens to your body when you quit may surprise you. ??Read More

Home Hazards

Know the facts about falls and how to prevent themRead 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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