During the COVID-19 pandemic, we all became more aware that our health can’t be taken for granted. If you’re looking to take more control, Gary Gilmond, MD, an adult primary care physician at University of Vermont Medical Center’s Primary Care practice in Essex, shares seven steps that men can take for better health. Get Moving […] The post Hey Man, These Small Changes Have a Big Impact on Your Health appeared first on UVM Medical Center Blog ..read more

Last week I listened to a podcast that reviewed lifestyle approaches for longevity. They touched upon nutrition, stress-reduction behavior, mindset, movement and sleep. They ended by referencing what they believed to be the most important, and most neglected: regular health care screenings. I vigorously nodded my head as I listened. A routine mammogram may have […] The post Geri Ann’s Story: Don’t Delay Your Mammogram appeared first on UVM Medical Center Blog ..read more

Every spring the Northern New England Poison Center manages a number of poisonings from foragers picking toxic plants and mushrooms mistaken for safe, healthy food. Most recently, the UVM Medical Center Emergency Department has seen a spike in poisonings from people ingesting a plant called false hellebore that they thought were wild ramps. “Now that people are headed outside, we are seeing more plant-related poisonings,” says Rebecca Bell, […] The post Poisoned from Foraging: Wild Ramp or False Hellebore?  a ..read more

The outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus, known as COVID-19, is cause for concern but not panic. The UVM Health Network is working with the Vermont State Health Department and New York State Department of Health to coordinate our preparedness efforts based upon guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […] The post Coronavirus (COVID-19): What you need to know appeared first on UVM Medical Center Blog ..read more

There are many traditional and non-traditional home remedies people use to feel better when they’re sick. Home remedies won’t shorten the duration of flu, but can make you more comfortable as the illness runs its course. See below for a few you can try at home, but note it’s important to check with your primary […] The post Home remedies that may help you feel better when you have the flu appeared first on UVM Medical Center Blog ..read more

With flu season under way in Vermont, you may be wondering how to best take care of yourself or a loved one with flu. Most people with flu can manage the illness at home without medical care. It’s recommended those sick with flu stay home as long as possible — ideally at least 7 days, […] The post Do I have flu, and how can I feel better? appeared first on UVM Medical Center Blog ..read more

Influenza has arrived in our region and is considered to be widespread at this time.  This means that at least half of the regions in the state of VT and NY are reporting laboratory confirmed influenza (usually with a nasal swab). The current strains we are seeing locally include two strains of influenza A (H3N2 […] The post Flu season has arrived! appeared first on UVM Medical Center Blog ..read more

Winter is a beautiful season, but it can also be frightful and full of injury risks. Here are our top 5 hints for keeping you and your loved ones safe so you can enjoy the delights of winter weather without visiting us! The weather outside is frightful Regular ice, black ice, compacted snow, all of […] The post Top 5 Tips to Prevent Winter Injuries appeared first on UVM Medical Center Blog ..read more

With Meredith King, RN, BSN and infection prevention coordinator at University of Vermont Health Network – Elizabethtown Community Hospital Health care workers are on the front lines during flu season. But we don’t follow any secret formula to avoid getting sick. In fact, our go-to ways of avoiding the flu can be adopted by anyone […] The post Pro tips to avoid the flu appeared first on UVM Medical Center Blog ..read more

This flu season is just beginning in our region. It’s annoying. It’s inconvenient. And it should be taken seriously.  This contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses can make you feel miserable, keep you from work and holiday gatherings or, worse, send you to the hospital. According to the CDC, flu resulted in up to […] The post 12 Flu Facts: How Flu Matters to You appeared first on UVM Medical Center Blog ..read more