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Radon: The Invisible Danger In Your Home

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. and results in about 21,000 deaths annually.

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 Pictured from left to right are: Dartmouth Health CEO and President Joanne Conroy, MD, U.S. Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT), SVMC President and CEO Thomas A. Dee, Don and Nancy Kendall, SVMC Board of Trustees Chair Kathy Fisher, Jackie and Tony Marro, Susan Hunt

SVMC marks completion of major construction and renovation projects

On Thursday, August 29, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), a member of Dartmouth Health, celebrated the completion of a three-year renovation and construction project.

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Would You Recognize a Heart Attack?

If you’re not familiar with all the ways a heart attack might be experienced, you could lose valuable time and heart muscle by not seeking care as soon as symptoms appear.

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Easing the Challenges of Psoriasis

A common chronic inflammatory skin condition, psoriasis can be incredibly frustrating and challenging to live with.

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Stay Protected

Put the power of vaccines to work for you and your family.

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Are your Child's Eyes 'School Ready'?

The importance of back-to-school eye exams

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Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month

Tips and resources for nursing families

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Allergy Sufferers: Know Thy Enemy

A guide to keeping allergies in check

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Laurie Darby, RN; Caraline Sprague, RN; Ryan Rogge; and Olivia Sandquist, RN

SVMC nurses and technician honored for exceptional patient care

Three Southwestern Vermont Medical Center nurses and an emergency department technician were honored recently for going above and beyond for patient care.

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Warts 101

What warts are and how to get rid of them

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