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How Occupational Therapy Can Help You Live Your Best Life
Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants focus on the things you want and need to do in your daily life.

Mom's Day Off Raises $12k for Breast Cancer Services
Bromley Mountain’s 21st annual “Mom’s Day Off” fundraiser set a new record on March 1, raising $12,000 to benefit breast cancer care.

SVMC's Tom Dee Selected as VT Chamber's Citizen of the Year
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce has selected Thomas A. Dee, President and CEO of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) as the 2024 Citizen of the Year.

Best Practices for Medication Safety
As the number of Americans relying on over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications continues to climb, so does the risk of mistaking or mishandling medication; sometimes with deadly consequences.

Recipes to Reduce High Blood Pressure
According to a recent report from the American Heart Association, nearly half of Americans ages 20 years and up (more than 122 million people) have high blood pressure.

Should I Be Screened for Lung Cancer?
The American Cancer Society unveiled changes to its lung cancer screening recommendations aiming to remove barriers to screening and identify more cancers early, when they are easier to successfully treat.

Reduce Your Risk of IBS with a Healthy Lifestyle
About 10% to 15% of adults in the U.S. are currently living with the discomfort and challenges of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Spring Safety Tips for Avoiding, Repelling, & Removing Ticks
Solid tick-safety strategy begins with measures focused on preventing contact with ticks; this includes dressing smart and working to repel ticks.

Colonoscopy FAQ: What Do The Results Mean?
Frequently asked questions about understanding your colonoscopy results

Medicare Wellness Visit: Creating a Preventative Plan
Medicare recipients are eligible for an annual preventative care visit, billed to Medicare, and performed by a nurse who works with the patient’s primary care provider.