A sobering reminder that we must remain vigilant. Masking, physical distancing and handwashing reduce the spread of COVID-19. #spreadfactsnotCOVID19
In the past few years, some communities with decreased vaccination rates have seen significant increases in outbreaks of whooping cough, measles and mumps, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. #spreadfactsnotCOVID19
More than 135 COVID-19 vaccines are currently in development, but we must remain vigilant in our prevention efforts. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines here: https://fal.cn/3aAMn #spreadfactsnotCOVID19
Young children suffer over 12,000 injuries each year from falling TVs. Check out these furniture safety tips from Dr. Lewis First.
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First With Kids: Furniture Safety
Thanks to Bit by Bit Foundation for their generous gift! We’ve received two new Nintendo Switch units plus fun and appropriate games like Animal Crossing, Mario Kart and Minecraft to make our pediatric patients’ experience a little more fun while they are here with us for treatment. This donation is sure to bring many smiles!
Celebrate a healthcare hero by making a donation at @Costco through September 30. All donations support your local @CMNHospitals, the UVM Children’s Hospital. #KidsCantWait
What causes canker sores? Are they contagious? How do we treat them? Dr. Lewis First has answers! https://fal.cn/3b491
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First With Kids: A Mouthful of Answers About Canker Sores
"Yes, sometimes a child with a viral illness is going to become very ill and need the kind of supportive care they can get in an intensive care unit, but this is not new to COVID-19.” – Anna Hankins, MD, medical director of pediatrics, Central Vermont Medical Center #spreadfactsnotCOVID19
As Dr. Hankins says, she didn’t get a parenting playbook for COVID-19, but she is confident in our region’s response to this virus. #spreadfactsnotCOVID19
Lead poisoning can result in irreversible learning disabilities, decreased intelligence, abdominal pain and other health problems that can hurt the brain, kidneys and nervous system and slow down growth and development.
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First With Kids: Get the Lead Out to Prevent Poisoning Your Child
A: “No. For any virus to cause disease, it must grow inside our cells. Because the vaccine is made from only a piece of virus protein, infection is not possible.” -- Kristin Pierce, MD, infectious disease expert at UVM Medical Center #spreadfactsnotCOVID19
How have you celebrated new parents during Covid-19? Check out our ideas, and share yours below as a comment! https://fal.cn/3aU3l
How to Host a Virtual Baby Shower
It is time to get creative. Virtual baby showers are a great way to celebrate the expecting parents without needing a large number of people to gather in the same space. Read more for ideas, tip and tricks!
How to Host a Virtual Baby Shower
It is time to get creative. Virtual baby showers are a great way to celebrate the expecting parents without needing a large number of people to gather in the same space. Read more for ideas, tip and tricks!
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Are your children expressing an interest in the upcoming election? Here are some tips for having positive discussions about politics. https://fal.cn/3beUS
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First With Kids: Talking Politics With Your Children
This year is a good year to explore alternatives to parties or trick-or-treating, such as a family movie night or candy scavenger hunt. #spreadfactsnotCOVID19
As we head into Halloween and the holiday season, it's important to be aware of the risks. Please, wear a mask, physically distance and clean your hands. #spreadfactsnotCOVID19
These findings from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) reinforce the need to wear a mask, physically distance and clean your hands. #spreadfactsnotCOVID19
According to the CDC, traditional Halloween activities are considered high risk for the spread of COVID-19. Does this risk apply to our local communities and why? Join us for a Facebook Live Q&A to find out how families can celebrate Halloween safely this year. Tag a parent or caregiver to invite them to join in!
Why participate in our Big Change Roundup for Kids? Jacob, a former patient at our UVM Children’s Hospital shares: "I want to make sure other kids at the UVM Children's Hospital are treated just as well as I was when I was there." He has raised a total of $6,209.03 for our hospital in the last few year’s! He was also the very first bandit to sign up this year! Thank you, Jacob!
Join Jacob! Visit www.bigchangeroundup.org to sign up or donate (or both!) #BigChangeRoundup
At 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 4th watch the Vermont Legislature live as they honor Vermont's health care professionals!
The Vermont House and Senate will recognize the dedication of Vermont’s health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic by adopting a resolution in a virtual ceremony on the House floor.
Click to watch:vhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC1w34Iyg1vB_HT6dt_4eMA/featured
Reminiscing about the sweets at past Big Change Roundup finales? We won’t be able to enjoy cupcakes together this year, but we still need your help to support patients and families. Register today at www.BigChangeRoundup.org! @989woko #BigChangeRoundup
The Big Change Round Up made the news, yet again! Our media partner 98.9 WOKO shared the history of their long-lasting My NBC5 segment here: www.mynbc5.com/article/families-need-our-help-uvm-childrens-hospital-continues-major-fundraiser/35298362
Don't forget to register today at www.BigChangeRoundup.org!
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'Families need our help': UVM Children's Hospital continues major fundraiser
“I am a strong believer in Vermonters helping Vermonters,” says Andrea Rocco, Nutrition Services, UVM Medical Center.
This year, part of the UVM Medical Center food drive’s mission is to touch as many communities as possible, large and small. That includes pockets of the county often overlooked when it comes to food shelves.
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How a Flower Sale Turned into a 2,600 Pound Food Drive at UVM Medical Center | UVM Medical Center Blog
