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A paper calendar page with the word "Vacation" written across several days in colorful ink

Packing and Managing Medications When Traveling

Here are some tips to ensure you stay healthy and prepared during your summer adventures, including what to do if you run out of medication while away from home.

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Vermont Health Commissioner Mark Levine, MD, and Trey Dobson, MD

SVMC Honors Vermont Health Commissioner and Recognizes Provider Excellence at Annual Event

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center honored outgoing Vermont Health Commissioner Mark Levine, MD, during its annual Medical Staff Recognition.

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Two people caring for a woman suffering from heat by giving her water and applying a cold towel to her forehead

Be Prepared and Stay Safe in Extreme Heat

With early summer temps already rising well into the nineties in our region, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re familiar with the early warning signs of heat-related illness, how to treat it, and how to prevent it.

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Felisha Wright, BSN, RN

Endoscopy Nurse Recognized for Kindness and Support

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center honored a nurse from the Endoscopy department this month, recognizing the compassionate care provided to patients.

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A large group of providers in blue scrubs posing in an exam area in the hospital

Colon Cancer: You’ve Got Questions, We Have Answers

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, bringing attention to the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, behind only lung cancer.

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Two glasses of beer on a table decorated with green shamrocks

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Safely

As you plan how you’ll celebrate the day, be sure to keep in mind how you’ll get home safely when the fun is over.

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Surgeons Matthew D. McDonald, DO, and Terence Clarke, MD, lead the clinical team at Capital Bariatrics.

Capital Bariatrics joins Southwestern Vermont Medical Center’s New York practice

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is expanding medical weight loss options in the region with Albany-based Capital Bariatrics.

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A group of Health Kids Running kids and adult volunteers standing under a "Finish" archway

Healthy Kids Running Series Kicks Off April 27

Healthy Kids aims to inspire kids ages 2 to 14 to be active and healthy while creating meaningful relationships within our community.

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A provider points to the screen on a  treadmill while a patient stands on the treadmill

Recover Stronger: Cardiac Rehab After a Heart Event

Cardiac rehab is a comprehensive program designed to help people recover from heart conditions and improve cardiovascular health.

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Vlad Ivanov

Dorset resident joins Southwestern Vermont Health Care Foundation’s Regional Advisory Board

The Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) Foundation’s Northshire Regional Advisory Board recently welcomed Dorset resident Vlad Ivanov.

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