SVMC Weekly Health Update: June 23

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June 21, 2024

Take Control of Your Diabetes Before It Takes Control of You

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As a diabetes educator with Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), Paula Haytko, RN, reminds patients on a daily basis that diabetes is not just a “medical condition you learn to live with.” Instead, she says, “It’s something you need to actively manage so that you can maintain the best quality of life possible for years to come.” 

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Shedding Light on the Leading Cause of Vision Loss

A significant contributor to vision impairment in the United States, and the leading cause of blindness worldwide, cataracts can actually be treated.

Learn how you can delay progression of this eye disease and become aware of the surgery options to restore your eyesight.

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Migraine: More Than a Headache

Despite being the third most common disease in the world and affecting 39 million Americans, migraine often remains misunderstood and undiagnosed. Learn how you can recognize and treat a migraine attack so it does not interfere with work, school, and social activities. Read More.

Dysphagia is a Hard Pill to Swallow

Like breathing, swallowing is something we do without a second thought. When swallowing becomes difficult, painful, or challenging, known as dysphagia, it can be unsettling. The key to improving is figuring out what’s behind it. Read More.

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Dalton Swap Shed Seeks Volunteers; Wahconah Umbrella Club Designs Shed

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

The swap shed has usable goods looking for a second life. 
DALTON, Mass. —The town is seeking volunteers to operate "Dal-mart," the transfer station's swap shed. 
 
The initiative provides individuals the opportunity to leave items they no longer need and/or take some items they need for free which prevents usable items from being tossed in landfills, reducing waste and supporting sustainability.
 
The shop is currently open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with hopes to expand operating hours as community awareness grows and additional volunteers become available to help staff the space.
 
"It's a way of reusing other people's stuff that's still in good condition," Green Committee member Kathy Perney said, highlighting a few items often found in the shop including toys, books, and dinnerware. 
 
The town opened the shop last June and to spread awareness invited Wahconah Regional High School students in the Umbrella Club to paint it.
 
When presented with this experience, 19 students stepped up to help design the illustration, although only eight were able to go on the field trip to paint. 
 
The students researched indigenous flowers and fauna to incorporate in its design, featuring the area's four seasons. Prominently displayed on the front are images that bring to light fall and spring and a native blue butterfly. 
 
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