SVMC Weekly Health Update: Sept 22

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September 22, 2023

How to Prepare & Protect Yourself this Flu Season

Fall in Vermont is undoubtedly beautiful. It does, however, coincide with flu season. Before the leaves begin to change, learn how to best prepare and protect yourself with up-to-date vaccines and boosters.
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How to Reduce Your Risk of Tick-Borne Diseases
Thanks to last year’s mild winter combined with the hot, wet summer season, the tick population in our region is thriving. Learn how to enjoy autumn outdoors without the worry of ticks and the risk they pose.
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Vaping & Mental Health

Popular cigarette-alternative proving not so harmless . Read More

Healthy Eating for Two

During pregnancy, its quality, not quantity, that counts. ??Read More

Stroke? Act F.A.S.T.

Learning the signs of a stroke can save a life. 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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