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UVM Medical Center staff member donating blood.
Published on in Blood Donation

The pandemic has triggered a historic blood shortage and the need is critical. We’re asking you to roll up your sleeve to save a life.

UVMMC ED staff wheeling patient bed wearing full PPE.
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When you’re not feeling well, sometimes it’s difficult to decide where you should go to seek care. The Emergency Department? Urgent Care? Your primary care provider? There are a lot of options, so here’s our advice.

Adult male with the flu, blowing his nose, wrapped in a blanket.
Published on in Flu

For some people, the flu is particularly dangerous. The flu vaccine can help reduce that risk.

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Ransomware is a danger that is growing across most major industries, but in health care, it’s even more critical, because it puts patients at risk. It makes us wonder: What can we do about it?

Heather Marshall Baso receives a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from vaccinator Drea Thew, RN, at the University of Vermont Health Network vaccination clinic at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction.
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For Jessie Leyse, MD, an infectious disease expert, it all comes down to making smart choices to mitigate risk. Influenza kills people every year, and having a vaccine could save your life.

Domestic abuse violence victim
Published on in Wellness Tips & Wellness Articles

Domestic abuse can take many forms – from physical violence to financial coercion. Here are nine warning signs that a romantic partner could become abusive.

Senior black women working out.
Published on in COVID-19

Dylan Daniels, EP, CCEP, has heard all the reasons why people can’t exercise, and he has a solution for each. Getting a little exercise each day can significantly improve physical and mental health.