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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.
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.
How to Recognize the Early Signs of COPD
Early diagnosis can lead to treatment that can slow the progression of the disease, improve symptoms, reduce the need for hospital stays out of hospital, and lead to a longer life.
Smokers: A Healthier Future Starts When You Quit
Smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S.
Game On: Tips for Preventing Youth Sport Injuries
An estimated 3.5 million children, aged 14 and younger, get hurt annually participating sports.
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.
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.
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.
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.