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October 23, 2024
7 Myths About Suicide
Suicide: It’s a difficult topic to discuss, but it’s essential for reducing stigma and encouraging people to seek help. According to Andy Rosenfeld, MD , a child and adolescent psychiatrist at the Vermont Center for Children, Youth and Families (VCCYF) at UVM Health Network, asking direct
October 23, 2024
6 Things You Need to Know About Liver Disease
Liver disease affects an estimated 100 million Americans and is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. In its advanced stages, liver disease can lead to cirrhosis (severe liver scarring), liver failure and liver cancer . Despite its increasing prevalence, liver disease and its
September 5, 2024
3 Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
With fall just around the corner, apples are often top of mind: bags of apples, apple cider, apple crisp. But a different apple product can benefit your health in unexpected ways. Apple cider vinegar is made by fermenting apples, and, as with all things fermented, you may see health claims online
September 4, 2024
Knowledge is Power
In 2019, Alison Hertle received some frightening news: She has a genetic variant that increases the chances she’ll develop breast or gastrointestinal cancer. Hertle had always worried about her risk. Her mother and sister both died from breast cancer, and two brothers and her father also lost their
September 3, 2024
EEE Alert: Protect Yourself with DEET
Residents of Vermont and northern New York have been warned: Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is in our area. The mosquito-borne illness has infected several people across New England. Local health experts recommend the following prevention measures to stay safe. EEE Prevention Tips The Vermont
August 30, 2024
What You Need to Know About This Year’s Vaccines
COVID-19 cases are already on the rise in many places across our area, with masking advised in some hospitals and now mandatory at others. As for flu, “It seems like it'll probably be a pretty ‘normal’ flu season this year — not too early and not too severe,” says Jessie Leyse , MD, MPH, an
August 27, 2024
Is Pink a Holiday Color?
Many people think of pink eye as something that only happens in the dead of winter, after we’ve been cooped up for months. But it can occur at any time during the year, and it’s always highly contagious. “We see a lot of pink eye in the fall,” says Sujata Singh, MD , an ophthalmologist at University
August 15, 2024
The Joy of Freshly Grown Tomatoes
Ever since our ancestors dispelled tomatoes’ nasty rap (they were once feared lethal), we’ve found inventive ways to cultivate, cook and appreciate these garden gems. Sure, tomatoes are available year-round, but ’tis the season for this popular vegetable — er, fruit — to really shine. Rather than
August 14, 2024
Understanding The Silent Injury
You’ve heard the term: “I got my bell rung.” It’s an old saying in football used when a player suffers a blow to the head and hears a ringing sound. In football, concussions are common – the National Football League reported 219 concussions in 2023 – and ringing in the ears is a concussion symptom
August 13, 2024
Robotic Tools Improve Knee Replacement Surgery
Patients at University of Vermont Health Network receive more precise joint replacement surgery with the help of robotic tools. Robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery benefits patients by requiring less time in the hospital, decreased pain and faster recoveries. Both UVM Medical Center and
August 9, 2024
Hospital Program Addresses Food-Insecurity
The Food Pharmacy at University of Vermont Children’s Hospital has evolved from modest beginnings as a cabinet food pantry aimed at helping a handful of food-insecure pediatric cystic fibrosis patients. That’s exactly what Keith Robinson, MD, and his children’s hospital colleagues were hoping for
July 24, 2024
Beat the Back-to-School Jitters
The end of summer and the start of the school year can be a source of stress for many kids. Who wants to give up days of sun and sleep for early mornings and classrooms? But adults can help ease the worry. Expert Q+A: School Anxiety Steven Schlozman, MD , the chief of pediatric psychiatry at
July 11, 2024
Flood Safety and Recovery Guidance
Please be advised that severe flooding has impacted our region and may affect travel to and from our UVM Health Network locations. If you have experienced flooding, please review the following resources provided by national and local agencies. Flood Safety Tips Take extra caution when navigating
July 2, 2024
8 Tips for Eating in the Great Outdoors
Summer is here and many of us are spending our free time outdoors, taking advantage of all that our region has to offer. Longer days mean more time to spend hiking, biking, swimming and simply enjoying the sunshine. When you’re out enjoying your favorite summer activities, you’re probably building
July 1, 2024
Ouch! How to Keep Summer Discomfort at Bay
It's prime time for swimming, hiking and soaking up the sunshine. But it’s also prime season for tick bites, poison ivy and other skin irritants that can show up without warning. Whether you're planning an outdoor adventure or staying comfortable at home, here are common insect bites, skin rashes