UVM Health - Alice Hyde Medical Center

08/28/2026

“There are a lot of people who, after their surgery, say ‘I have never seen this well in my entire life,’” says Jeffrey D. Young, MD, an ophthalmologist with University of Vermont Health. He says he hears reactions like this frequently from patients after cataract surgery.

Dr. Young says it’s easy in the beginning to mistake the signs of cataracts for regular aging. To learn the difference, visit the link in the comments.

08/27/2026

Not long ago, measles had become so uncommon in the US that many doctors had never treated a case.

Today, measles cases are at their highest level in 25 years and are being driven in part by vaccine misinformation and mistrust.

The measles vaccine is safe and effective. Learn how to spot medical misinformation by visiting uvmhealth.org/medical-misinformation

08/26/2026

Back-to-school help is here!

Tomorrow, Malone Central School District students in Pre-K through 12th grade and their families are invited to the Back-to-School Shopping & Community Event at Malone Middle School from 12–6 pm.

This event is a true community effort, and we’re so grateful to everyone who helped make it possible! A special thank-you to Devan Monette of Malone Ford, Amanda Bashaw of Ellis Automotive and Carrie Marshall of Bokie's Drive In for their generous donations of clothing and school supplies. We’re also grateful to Katlyne Rooney of Malone Central Schools, who helped bring our community partners together, and to our own staff who collected, organized and prepared donations for tomorrow’s event.

We’re thankful, too, for the support of the Rotary Club of Malone, NY, Malone Federation of Teachers and Gadway’s Rubbish Removal and CSEA. It takes a community to make a difference, and this community showed up for local students!

Tomorrow, students can choose from free gently used clothing, backpacks, hygiene products and school supplies to help them head back to school prepared, confident and ready to learn. Families can also connect with local organizations offering information, resources and support for our community.

Malone Middle School
Thursday, Aug. 27
12–6 p.m.
*Free for MCSD students Pre-K–12th grade, while supplies last

We hope to see you there!

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer” because it can damage the body for years without obvious symptoms.

Many people know hypertension can affect the heart. But did you know that, over time, high blood pressure can affect the brain, kidneys, eyes, arteries, metabolism and even how well the body functions with age?

Rony Lahoud, MD, a cardiologist at University of Vermont Health, explains why blood pressure is not just a number and why knowing your numbers, following up with your care team and treating hypertension early can make a meaningful difference.

“It is not merely a numbers problem,” says Dr. Lahoud. “It is truly a chronic vascular injury syndrome.”

Learn more about risk factors by clicking the link in our comments.

08/24/2026

Early-bird pricing ends Aug. 30. Register now for the annual 5K Pumpkin Run & Munchkin Mile. 🎃🏃‍♀️

All participants receive a finisher medal, and registered 5K participants will be entered into prize drawings for a Titus Mountain season pass and other exciting giveaways.

Enjoy some of the best views at Malone Recreation Park as both races begin and end at the Kelly Pavilion. Pumpkin-themed attire is encouraged, so gather your friends and family and join the fun. After the race, young participants can celebrate with fun pumpkin decorating activities.

Best of all, proceeds from the event support Alice Hyde’s health care career development programs, helping employees advance their skills and expand health care services in our region.

Registration link in the first comment.

08/23/2026

Wildfire smoke is becoming a regular part of summer in the Northeast.

University of Vermont researcher Christina Barsky and Moms Clean Air Force public health manager Elizabeth Bechard explain how it affects your health — and what you can do to protect your family when the air quality drops.

Listen to Living Healthy Together.

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08/21/2026

Mental health challenges during pregnancy often go unseen, but they’re much more common than most people realize.

From past trauma to difficult birth experiences, these moments can shape parents and families in lasting ways.

As clinical psychologists with UVM Health, Dan Mitchell and Courtney Fleisher are helping lead a shift toward more open conversations in perinatal mental health, earlier care and stronger support systems for parents and families.

“People don’t enter pregnancy as blank slates,” says Dan Mitchell, a clinical psychologist at Central Vermont Medical Center family medicine.

“Many people are already carrying stress, trauma histories or difficult relationships that can intensify during pregnancy and early parenthood. That understanding is reshaping how we support individuals and families with perinatal mental health care.”

Learn more by clicking the link in our comments.

08/20/2026

Experiencing cancer can make you feel very alone, isolated, and the stress involved with treatment can be overwhelming. That was Melissa Hughes’ experience but thanks to a women’s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program offered at Fitzpatrick Cancer Treatment Center at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, she found a community who’ve experienced the same things, tools to help manage the stress, and life-long friends.

Read the full story by clicking the link in our comments.

08/19/2026

5K Pumpkin Run & Munchkin Mile is coming up! 👟🎃

A huge THANK YOU to all of our sponsors who are helping make this year’s 5K Pumpkin Run and Munchkin Mile possible! We’re especially grateful for the generous support of our Premier Sponsors: Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC, Hudson Headwaters Health Network and Red Roof Plus+ & Suites.

And thank you to all of our Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsors:
Gold Sponsors: Casella Waste Services, Con Tech Building, Ellis Automotive, H&R Block, Kinney Drugs Foundation

Silver Sponsors: CKON Radio 97.3 FM, NuMED For Children, Malone Ford, Stafford Owens, et al., PLLC, TruNorthern Federal Credit Union

Bronze Sponsors: American Legion Auxiliary 219, Collins Oil, Dannemora Federal Credit Union, Jreck Subs, Liberty NY Gas, Malone Lodge of Elks #1303, Stewart’s Shops

Your support helps make this event possible — and we’re so thankful to have you on our team!

Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time! Grab your spot for the 5K Pumpkin Run and/or Munchkin Mile and join us for a fun fall morning in support of a great cause. Registration link in the comments below.