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Family Blog Featuring Family Articles, Information & Tips

The University of Vermont Medical Center HealthSource family blog is your leading source for family articles, information and tips from healthcare industry experts. Read through a collection family articles on a variety of topics such as infertility, child medication, road safety, bullying and more. The HealthSource family blog features an array of regular authors and contributors from the medical world including doctors, nutritionists, nurse practitioners and healthcare experts.

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on in Children's Health, Community, Family Health, Men’s Health, Women’s Health by UVM Medical Center

Poisoned from Foraging: Wild Ramp or False Hellebore? 

Every spring the Northern New England Poison Center manages a number of poisonings from foragers picking toxic plants and mushrooms mistaken for safe, healthy food. Most recently, the UVM Medical Center Emergency Department has seen a spike in poisonings from people ingesting a plant called false hellebore that they thought were wild ramps. “Now that people are headed outside, we are seeing more plant-related poisonings,” says Rebecca Bell, […]

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on in Coronavirus, Dental by UVM Medical Center

Why Your Dental Appointment Was Cancelled & What’s a Dental Emergency?  

With the rapidly changing landscape of COVID-19 sweeping our nation, many businesses are either reducing services or shutting their doors in an effort to contain the virus.   This week alone, I received calls cancelling my eye exam, my daughter’s well child check-up, and a routine vet appointment. While most people understand the necessity in taking these extra […]

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on in Children's Health, Coronavirus, Family Health, Men’s Health, Women’s Health by UVM Medical Center

Coronavirus (COVID-19): What you need to know

The outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus, known as COVID-19, is cause for concern but not panic. The UVM Health Network is working with the Vermont State Health Department and New York State Department of Health to coordinate our preparedness efforts based upon guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

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on in Children's Health, Family Health, Men’s Health, Women’s Health by UVM Medical Center

Home remedies that may help you feel better when you have the flu

There are many traditional and non-traditional home remedies people use to feel better when they’re sick. Home remedies won’t shorten the duration of flu, but can make you more comfortable as the illness runs its course. See below for a few you can try at home, but note it’s important to check with your primary […]

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on in Children's Health, Family Health, Men’s Health, Women’s Health by UVM Medical Center

12 Flu Facts: How Flu Matters to You

This flu season is just beginning in our region. It’s annoying. It’s inconvenient. And it should be taken seriously.  This contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses can make you feel miserable, keep you from work and holiday gatherings or, worse, send you to the hospital. According to the CDC, flu resulted in up to […]

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