SVMC Wellness Collection: Jan. 12

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January 12, 2024

Local Walk-in Clinic for Skiers, Riders, & Community
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Finding medical care on the weekends can be challenging. Fortunately, Mountain Medical Services, owned and operated by Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), is a weekend clinic located at the base of Mount Snow, in Dover, VT. SVMC's clinical staff are on-site throughout the ski season to treat urgent conditions like fever, respiratory illness, and skiing or snowboarding injuries.
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Fevers: When to Stay Calm and When to Call a Doctor
Do you know what to do when your child’s temperature is on the rise? SVMC Pediatrician Meghan Gunn shares advice and information for understanding fevers.
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Living with Parkinson's Disease

Receiving a life-changing diagnosis can make you feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. These five tips can help you learn to live with Parkinson's Disease. Read More

Are You Due for a Tetanus Booster?

If it’s been more than 10 years since your last tetanus shot, it’s time for a booster. This is especially true for older adults and anyone with diabetes. 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?

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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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Cervical Cancer | Early Detection and Prevention Make a Difference

 

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.  
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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.

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