Trey Dobson, MD, spoke with Tom Haley, the director of the Turning Point Club of Bennington, on this week's Medical Matters Weekly. They discussed the inspiring moments and challenges of substance abuse recovery in our communities.
Keegan from Shaftsbury qualified for the vaccine due to a high-risk health condition. He can't prevent the type of illness that made him eligible for early vaccination, he said, but with the COVID-19 vaccine, he can prevent COVID. That fact helped him overcome his hesitancy and sign up for the shot.
SVMC's Chief Medical Officer Trey Dobson, MD, explains how viruses can sometimes become more dangerous and how a vaccine can help stop that change. Read More.
Helping Kids Recover from the Pandemic
SVMC Pediatrics' Jaclyn Lozier, MD, writes a prescription for parents hoping to help their kids bounce back from this unsteady time. Read More
KinCare Support Group
A new group has formed to help community members cope with the stresses and connect about the joys of caring for their grandchildren or other young relatives. Read More.
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Vaccines Eligibility
All Vermont residents ages 16 and older, part-time residents, and students from other states attending Vermont colleges are eligible. Read More.
The Next Medical Matters Weekly
We'll talk with Jeff Tieman of the Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems. Read More.
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