SVMC Wellness Connection: Aug. 30

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August 30, 2024

SVMC Marks The 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 that modernized its emergency department, front entrance and other public areas in the hospital. Part of Vision 2020, A Decade of Transformation capital campaign, the $31 million project was primarily funded through philanthropic giving.

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?Underage Drinking: How To Talk With Your Teen About Drinking 

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To drink or not to drink? This is the question many budding teens face. In addition to the risks of alcohol poisoning and injury, alcohol use during this period of growth interferes with brain development and contributes to an elevated risk of developing a chronic alcohol use disorder. 

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Radon: The Invisible Danger In Your Home

 

The second leading cause of lung cancer, radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas emitted from the soil into in the air we breathe. The more radon you breathe in, the greater your risk. While there is no known safe level of exposure to radon, there are things you can do to protect yourself and your family. 

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Vaccines For Adults: Which Do You Need?

 

As another school year rolls around, lots of adults and caregivers are thinking about getting their kids up to date on vaccines. While protecting kids from life-threatening diseases is important, adults also need to protect themselves. And, no, those shots you got as a kid are not going to cut it.  

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Healthy Lunch Options For Back-to-School

 

This time of year, the list of things to pack for back to school is lengthy. But one item that often gets overlooked is what to pack for lunch. Russell Carrier, the nutrition and dinning kitchen manager at SVMC, shares his picks for healthy lunches that are equally delicious and easy to make. 

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Companion Corner: Orion Still at Second Chance Animal Shelter

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

GOOD NEWS: Orion has been adopted!

ARLINGTON, Vt. — Orion's had a hard live and he's been patiently waiting a very long time for his forever home.

 
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
 
Orion is a 7- to 8-year-old pit bull mix who has been at Second Chance Animal Shelter since 2021. He was featured last August but still hasn't found a home. 
 
Shelter Manager Troy Quinn said Orion came to them from animal control after experiencing neglect.
 
"He was found by animal control on a property, tied to a tree, no shelter, no food or water. He was severely emaciated, very sick, very skinny, very weak. Brought him in, he tested positive for heartworm," Quinn said.
 
Once they rescued him, got rid of his heartworm, and got him up to normal weight, his silly and active side came out.
 
"He is a giant goofball. Loves to run, loves to play very rough house, loves to chew on his toys. Stuffed toys in particular, he just immediately shreds them," Quinn said. 
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