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Let’s Eat! Healthy Meal Ideas Packed with Flavor, Not Salt

Cutting down on salt is one of the kindest things we can do for our health.

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Separating Fact from Fiction: Common Myths About Alzheimer's Disease Debunked

Alzheimer's disease is often misunderstood due to various long-held myths and misconceptions.

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Prostate Cancer Screenings: Early Detection Improves Outcomes

The 5-year survival rate in the U.S. for men diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer is greater than 99%.

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SVMC Marks National Rehabilitation Awareness Week

Across the country, the third week of September is heralded as National Rehabilitation Awareness Week.

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Suicide Prevention: Supporting Youth and Knowing the Signs

As caregivers, friends, and community members, we can help if we notice these troubling changes.

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Understanding Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms, Risks, and Prevention Strategies

The 11th most common cancer among women, ovarian cancer is not common. However, it is the deadliest of gynecologic cancers.

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Brittany Priggen, RN

Nurse Preceptor Honored, Called a 'Credit to the Career'

A nurse preceptor in Southwestern Vermont Medical Center’s Medical-Surgical Unit was honored recently for the compassionate care provided to a patient with Alzheimer’s disease.

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Vaccines: They’re Not Just For Kids

While many associate vaccines with childhood, adults also need to stay current to protect themselves and those around them from preventable diseases.

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Radon: The Invisible Danger In Your Home

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. and results in about 21,000 deaths annually.

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 Pictured from left to right are: Dartmouth Health CEO and President Joanne Conroy, MD, U.S. Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT), SVMC President and CEO Thomas A. Dee, Don and Nancy Kendall, SVMC Board of Trustees Chair Kathy Fisher, Jackie and Tony Marro, Susan Hunt

SVMC marks completion of major construction and renovation projects

On Thursday, August 29, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), a member of Dartmouth Health, celebrated the completion of a three-year renovation and construction project.

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