Every year, more than 14,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer. But the disease is preventable with vaccination and appropriate screening. Dr. Small, SVMC's obstetrics & gynecology specialist, provides us with vital information for the best defense against this disease.
Every two seconds, someone in America needs a blood transfusion. Despite 65% of the population being eligible to donate blood, only 3% of Americans currently do. There is no better time than now, National Blood Donor Month, to help close the gap and give today.
Just because there is snow instead of sand doesn’t mean it’s time to put away the sunscreen. In fact, you may need it now more than ever. Lixia Ellis, MD, explains why it is important to apply sunscreen during outdoor winter activities. Read More
Baby Café Coming Soon
Beginning January 10, new and expectant parents and caregivers can access a free, drop-in, informal breastfeeding support group staffed with International Board Certified Lactation Consultants and/or RNs. Read More
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SVMC Weekly Health Update: Jan. 17
January 17, 2025
Protect Yourself & Your Family from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Accidental carbon monoxide poisoning leads to more than 50,000 emergency room visits and 430 deaths across the country every year. While the circumstances vary, 100% of them are preventable. Do you know if you and your family are at risk?
Give the Gift of Life | One-Hour Can Be Truly Life Saving
Observed every January, National Blood Donor Month calls attention to the critical importance of blood donation to people of all ages across the country. Every donation you make has the potential to save or deeply impact the lives of up to three people.
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Not that long ago, cervical cancer was one of the most common causes of cancer death for American women. Thanks to prevention and screening, the death rate has dropped by more than half since the mid-1970s.
SVMC’s Outpatient Rehabilitation department will host an informational lecture on Monday, Jan. 27 at 9:30 a.m., at the Manchester Community Library, explaining treatment options for people living with Parkinson’ Disease (PD) and other movement disorders.
Monument Mountain's Everett Pacheco took control of the race in the final mile and went on to a convincing Division 3 State Championship on Saturday at Fort Devens. click for more
Mila Marcisz ripped a shot from the top of the 18 that slipped just under the swing of teammate Adele Low and past the Mustangs keeper in the fourth minute of the second overtime to give Mount Greylock a 1-0 win. click for more
Mount Greylock dominated for much of the game, compiling a 17-4 advantage in shots on goal, not to mention numerous Mountie chances that went just wide or high of frame. click for more
Nora Schoeny, Gianna Love and Elyssa Scrimo Sunday led the Lenox girls cross country team to a narrow victory in the Division 2 race at the Western Massachusetts Championships at Stanley Park. click for more