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Game On: Tips for Preventing Youth Sport Injuries

An estimated 3.5 million children, aged 14 and younger, get hurt annually participating sports.

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Manchester resident takes on new leadership role with Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Manchester resident Kathy Fisher has joined the Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) Foundation Board of Directors.

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Empowering Voices and Movements for people with Parkinson’s

For people with Parkinson's disease and similar neurological conditions, even simple tasks, such as getting in and out of a car or carrying on a conversation, can become challenging and time consuming.

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Navigating Daylight Savings with Children

Transitioning to daylight savings can be tricky for babies and children whose sleep schedule thrives on routine. But, with a little advance preparation, you can make “falling back” easier for all.

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Bennington Police Lt. Camillo A. Grande, with SVMC’s Security Manager Eddie Pascucci, Pharmacy Director Rob Sherman and Administrative Assistant Ginger Ritchie

SVMC collects over 3,000 pounds of unused medication through MedSafe box

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center collects and safely disposes of unused or expired controlled substances and over-the-counter medications.

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Do You Know the Signs of Lyme?

Recognizing the signs of Lyme disease in yourself or a loved one is crucial for early diagnosis, treatment and heading off any potential progression to more severe stages.

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Happy Trails

Fall hiking safety tips

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October 16 is World Restart a Heart Day

The power to save a life is in your hands

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Bentley Munsell, BSN, RN, CEN, pictured with ExpressCare staff

ExpressCare manager receives hospital’s first DAISY Nurse Leader Award

Bentley Munsell, BSN, RN, CEN, honored for his outstanding leadership at the hospital’s ExpressCare clinic.

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Career Opportunities: Nursing Open House launches October 18, continues monthly

SVMC invites invites current registered nurses, nursing graduate students and soon-to-be graduates to a monthly careers open house.

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