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April is National Occupational Therapy Month

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.

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Bill Carins and Josh Witkin present a giant check to Thomas A. Dee in front of a Bromley sign

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.

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Tom Dee VT Chamber Citizen of the Year

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.

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A woman studies medication instructions with packets of pills on the table in front of her

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.

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Grilled pesto chicken kebabs

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.

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Mitchell Carl, MD and James Kalmuk, MD, sit at a desk in front of a screen showing lung imaging

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.

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David Furman, MD

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).

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Woman in the woods wearing a backpack, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and spraying her lefts with repellent

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.

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Equipment in use during a colonoscopy.

Colonoscopy FAQ: What Do The Results Mean?

Frequently asked questions about understanding your colonoscopy results

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Jenna Crawford, RN

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.

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