Health and Wellness
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Celebrate with fireworks safely - be prepared, be safe, be responsible
Here are tips for keeping you—and your family—safe around fireworks.
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How you can stay safe in the summer heat
Heat waves and poor air quality can affect our health—especially if you are someone with lung or heart conditions. Here are some tips for staying safe when summer heat and humidity rise.
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Blood donations needed
Summer means greater demand for blood as donations drop due to vacations and school closings.
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AFib’s on the rise. A new approach may help treat it.
Pulsed Field Ablation is a new way to treat a condition that is becoming increasingly common in the United States. Here’s what you need to know about AFib and how to address it.
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Staying safe during tick season
Ticks are out in New Hampshire and Vermont. Here's what you need to know to prevent tick-related illnesses.
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Community Spotlight
Supporting members of our community extends beyond providing healthcare. Read about these impactful local and state initiatives that we invest in.
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Where to go if you are in need of food
If you are finding it hard to meet your own or your family’s dietary or nutrition needs, these Vermont and New Hampshire organizations can help. Most accept donations, too.
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Protecting your eyes during the solar eclipse
On April 8th, the skies of Vermont and New Hampshire will go dark. Are your eyes prepared?
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Protect your heart with these prevention tips
Heart disease is America’s number one killer. Understand your risks so that you can make meaningful changes to your lifestyle and diet.
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Your heart-healthy chili recipe
Take comfort that you are looking after your heart with this recipe for one of America’s most popular comfort foods.