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Public Notice: ANCC Magnet Recognition Program Site Visit®

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center was designated as a Magnet organization in 2002, 2006, 2010, 2015, and 2021 by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® and they are now applying for redesignation.

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A group of hospital leaders and supporters gather for the ceremonial groundbreaking

SVMC's Summer Gala nets nearly $1 million for new cancer center

The event, which raised more than $940,000, hosted over 350 people and marked a ceremonial groundbreaking for the building of a new regional cancer center on the campus of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC)

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A woman sleeps wearing a CPAP machine.

Unmasking the benefits of CPAP

If obstructive sleep apnea is keeping you—or your partner—awake at night, a CPAP machine can provide relief and other benefits.

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A group of children at camp

Handling head lice: prevention and treatment tips

Summertime is camp time, which, far too often, leads to lice time. Learn how to prevent and treat lice.

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Pregnant women gather for a childbirth class

9 Reasons to take a childbirth class

Bringing a new life into the world is a lot. It pays to use the nine months you have to learn all you can about the labor and birth process.

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From left, Thomas A. Dee, FACHE, Susan E. Mooney, MD, MS, FACOG, and Joseph L. Perras, MD, CEO and president of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital and Cheshire Medical Center, respectively, were named to Becker’s Hospita

SVMC CEO named among the best in rural healthcare nationwide

 Thomas A. Dee, FACHE, CEO and president of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), was among the 118 healthcare leaders recognized for driving growth by expanding services, upgrading facilities and building skilled teams.

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Sunscreen made simple

Sizing Up Sunscreens: A guide to getting it right

Choosing and using sunscreen can feel confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. A little know-how can help you confidently size up your options this summer.

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