SVMC Wellness Connection: Aug. 9

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August 9, 2024

Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month: Tips and Resources for Nursing Families

August is National Breastfeeding Month, an initiative aimed at raising awareness about the importance of breastfeeding for both mothers and infants. SVMC’s certified lactation consultant Bridget Bromirski MS, RN C-PNP, IBCLC shares why parents should consider breastfeeding and the many resources in place to help.

Allergy sufferers: Know thy enemy

Late summer allergies can come on hard and linger, making it difficult to enjoy that last few weeks of the season. The key to managing them is knowing what triggers them and how to avoid or minimize your risk.

Do you know how to spot a stroke?

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Every 4 minutes one of them dies because of it. While strokes can’t be fully prevented, recognizing the warning signs and taking quick action can have a huge impact on how severely your brain—and life—are impacted.

Warts 101: What They Are and How to Get Rid of Them

Nobody wants them but lots of people get them—especially children. Read on to learn what causes warts and how to treat them.

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SVMC Weekly Health Update: Jan. 17

08:53AM / Monday, January 20, 2025

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.

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.

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.