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Celebrating 20 Years of Breathing Easier

Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Helping you live beyond the limits of your lung disease.

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SPF: It’s Not Just for Summer

If you equate sunscreen with summer and tuck it away once the weather turns cool, you may need to rethink your strategy.

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SVMC’s Learning Tree Childcare Center earns 5 Stars from the State of Vermont

STARS is Vermont’s Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS) for child care, preschool, and afterschool programs.

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'Tis the Season for Flu, RSV, and COVID

Vaccination season is here

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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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