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Festive Holiday Mocktails

Cheers without the booze: 3 mocktails everyone can enjoy this holiday season

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Alexandra Martinez, BSN, RN; Jaclyn Hoag, BSN, RN; Megen Niquette, BSN, RN; Rosemary “Ro” Walsh, BSN, RN

SVMC recognizes nurses for exceptional patient care and compassion

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center honored four nurses with DAISY awards this fall, recognizing exceptional care provided to patients

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SVMC Primary Care offices recognized for patient-centered care

Five primary care sites of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), a member of Dartmouth Health, have achieved national recognition for providing personalized, effective, and efficient care.

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Common Cold or Pneumonia: Can You Tell the Difference?

It’s important to be able to recognize differences between the symptoms of a common cold and pneumonia so that you can seek the proper care and treatment as needed.

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Heartburn or Heart Attack: Can You Tell the Difference?

It’s important to understand how heart attacks and heartburn differ and what symptoms should make you concerned.

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Festive Feasting: 4 Healthy Recipes for a Diabetes-friendly Holiday Table

Recipes you can use to plan a feast that will bring joy to your table and keep your sugar levels in check.

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Mountain Medical Services: Walk-in clinic opens in Deerfield Valley this weekend

Mountain Medical Services, a walk-in medical clinic located at the base of Mount Snow, is opening for the season on Saturday, Dec 7.

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Thanksgiving Food Safety

As you pull together the menu for next week’s Thanksgiving meal, it's crucial to prioritize food safety to ensure a memorable and illness-free celebration.

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Diabetes: Knowing Your Numbers is Key to Good Health

By keeping tabs on 6 key numbers and adjusting your lifestyle as needed, you can take control of your diabetes and lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.

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Taking Control of a Leaky Bladder

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI), or the leakage of urine from the bladder, is a very common and frequently underreported problem affecting mostly women.

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