SVMC Wellness Connection: Nov. 8

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November 8, 2024

Compassionate Support for All Stages of Serious Illness

November is National Care at Home Month and the perfect time to explore the differences between two important approaches to improving quality of life and providing comfort. While the applications may overlap on a care journey, they are not the same.

What You Don't Know About COPD Can Hurt You

November is COPD Awareness Month. Often mistaken for other conditions or attributed to aging, the early warning signs of COPD are easy to miss. But recognizing them is key to getting a diagnosis and beginning treatment which may prevent further lung function loss.

Smokers: You Don't Have to Quit in One Day...

...you just have to quit for ONE day. An annual event organized by the American Cancer Society, The Great American Smokeout is scheduled for November 21. If you’re thinking of quitting, it’s a great day to join thousands of others across the country taking an important first step toward a healthier life and reducing your cancer risk.

7 Tips for Preventing Youth Sport Injuries

Youth sports offer a lot of benefits including physical health, social connection, and improved academic performance. But it can’t be overlooked that they also come with the risk of injury. Understanding the most common injuries and their prevention is crucial to keeping kids in the game.

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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.