SVHC Weekly Health Update: Nov. 24

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November 24, 2023

Ten Tips for Safely 'Decking those Halls' this Season

The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that approximately 160 decorating-related injuries occur each day in the U.S. during the holiday season. Almost half of those accidents involve falls which often lead to broken bones, concussions and pulled muscles. To ensure you enjoy your holidays safely and to their fullest, follow these safety tips when decorating.

 
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Know the Difference Between Cold, Flu and Pneumonia
While colds, flu, and pneumonia often share some common symptoms, there are several key pneumonia indicators that, if you experience them, should have you reaching for the phone to schedule an appointment with your doctor.
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Protect Your Vision

Lower your chance of vision loss. ??Read More

Behind the Heartburn Understanding the heartburn-medication connection. Read More

COPD Risk Factors

What you don't know about COPD. 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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