Wellness
Unmasking the benefits of CPAP
If obstructive sleep apnea is keeping you—or your partner—awake at night, a CPAP machine can provide relief and other benefits.
Handling head lice: prevention and treatment tips
Summertime is camp time, which, far too often, leads to lice time. Learn how to prevent and treat lice.
9 Reasons to take a childbirth class
Bringing a new life into the world is a lot. It pays to use the nine months you have to learn all you can about the labor and birth process.
Sizing Up Sunscreens: A guide to getting it right
Choosing and using sunscreen can feel confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. A little know-how can help you confidently size up your options this summer.
Is sleep apnea behind your fatigue?
Sleep apnea is one of the most common and underdiagnosed sleep disorders in the U.S. It may also be why you feel tired even after a full night in bed.
Essential Summer Water Safety Tips
Drowning is a leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. and the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4 in the United States. Follow these simple safety guidelines to reduce the risk to you and your family.
ExpressCare or the ER: A guide to getting the right help, fast
Even the best-laid summer plans can be upended by unexpected injuries or illnesses. Key to getting back on track is knowing where to turn for care.
Make a difference on World Blood Donor Day
In the time it takes to read this sentence, two to three Americans will have needed a blood transfusion. Because there’s no substitute for blood, every donation makes a difference.
Be Prepared: CPR Saves Lives
Sudden cardiac arrest can strike anyone, anywhere, at any time. When it happens, will you know what to do?
Picnic Perfect: Hold the Gluten
Picnics season is upon us! Make sure everyone gets to safely enjoy the al fresco feast with these gluten-free creations from SVMC’s nutrition and dining manager Russell Carrier.