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Healthy
Hello,
Pamela M. Duchene, PhD, APRN
Southwestern Vermont
Health Care
Thomas A. Dee, FACHE
President and CEO
100 Hospital Drive
Bennington, VT 05201
healthyplus@svhealthcare.org
svhealthcare.org
Managing Editor
Amanda Haar
A Director
Heidi Humphrey
Healthy+ is published seasonally
and distributed throughout the
SVHC Service area. No pa of this
publication may be used without
permission from the publisher.
©2023. All rights reserved.
Every effo is made to avoid errors,
misspellings, and omissions. However,
if an error comes to your aention,
please accept our sincere apologies
and notify us.
Nothing quite compares to summer in our corner of New England. Well,
there is fall in our corner of New England …
No matter what the season, we’re fortunate to have access to so many
beautiful, natural areas to explore and appreciate. Whether you’re
venturing out when the sun’s at its warmest or you’re pulling on an extra
layer to take in the pageantry of fall, the extent to which you can make the
most of your days depends largely upon the state of your health.
In the pages that follow, you’ll find stories intended to help you and your
family safely navigate the seasons before us.
From tips on summer tick safety—including how to properly remove
the nasty critters—and pointers for quitting smoking, to learning how
to recognize signs of bullying when the kids return to school and advice
for talking to teens about substance use, you’ll find the information and
resources to preserve and improve your physical and emotional well-being.
Also included in this issue (p. 12) is an update on the new Kendall
Emergency Department slated to open this summer. This opening marks
the completion of Phase One of a major renovation project that will
increase access to critical services, provide major upgrades to patient care
areas, and give our capable providers the technology, resources, and tools
needed to provide the highest level of care to every patient who walks
through our doors.
We still have many months to go before the entire project is complete
but we’re already looking forward to sharing more updates on this major
milestone for the hospital and community.
In the meantime, please enjoy this issue of Healthy+ and share it with
family and friends who may benefit from the information.
Yours in good health,
Paige Fillio, PA with patient
Pamela M. Duchene, PhD, APRN
Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
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