Family Health

Posted on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 by UVMHN-CVMC

Learn how you can prevent childhood obesity by taking simple steps to keep your kids active, limiting screen time, and eating more nutritious meals.

Children on swings at playground
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 by UVMHN-CVMC

For parents of children with asthma, back-to-school preparations mean more than just buying school supplies and new clothing—it is also the time to start taking proactive steps to involve your school’s health services in the management of your child’s asthma.

CVMC Energency Room Staff Receive Heartsaver Award
Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 by UVMHN-CVMC

Staff in the Emergency Room at CVMC recently performed CPR for over an hour before resuscitating the patient. As a result of their efforts the team in the Emergency Room received the “Heartsavers Hero Award” from the American Heart Association.

The Big Latch On Breastfeeding Event in Monteplier, VT
Posted on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 by UVMHN-CVMC

Over 175 countries across the globe celebrate the first week in August as “World Breastfeeding Week.” Each year the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) selects a theme for the week-long international celebration, to raise awareness and encourage action supporting breastfeeding mothers.

A group of pill bottles.
Posted on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 by UVMHN-CVMC

Did you know that our hospital has a team of ‘med wreckers’? Learn about how our group of experienced nurses work with staff and patients to ensure safe and effective medicine selection for our patients here at CVMC.

Map of Tick Territory in Vermont
Posted on Monday, June 8, 2015 by UVMHN-CVMC

This spring and summer we all need to be vigilant about preventing tick bites. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) more than 300,000 Americans contract Lyme disease each year. Learn what you need to know about lyme disease and how to prevent and identify tick bites.