News & Events

It's Tick Time...Again
As temperatures rise, it’s not just humans who become more active outdoors. Learn how to keep you and your family safe from tick-borne illnesses.

How to Stay Safe in Extreme Heat
As temperatures climb, so does your risk of heat-related illness. Learn the early warning signs to protect yourself and others.

Is Your Medication Making You Sun-Sensitive?
As you spend more time outdoors, it’s important to know that some medications can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight.

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.

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)

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.

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.