SVMC Today, Regional Events to Better Serve our Community
SVMC's oncology team answering questions during the panel discussion
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SVMC Today, a series of community events to provide updates on our organization in our service areas, kicked off in Williamstown, MA, on January 31. The evening featured a panel discussion with our oncology team, which included a lively conversation about innovation in care and answered an array of questions from Williamstown residents.
Transform Your Relationship with Your Body & Health
Weight stigma, its impact on health and wellbeing, and the power of self-love is the focus of a free community event this month, sponsored by Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC).
Join the conversation and register for the Fat & Fabulous Speaker Series today.
While heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the U.S., causing 1 in 3 deaths each year, many women don’t even recognize the signs of a heart incident when it’s happening. Read More
Does My Child Need Glasses?
While you can trust your kids to know a lot of things—like peas are gross and orange is THE best color—one thing you can’t trust them to know is if their vision is good or not. Learn how to recognize the signs that glasses may be in order for your child.Read More
Kicking THIS Habit to The Curb
According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than half of adult smokers attempt to quit every year. Unfortunately, only 1 in 10 succeeds. And for those that do, it’s rarely accomplished in the attempt. Read More
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SVMC Primary Care Offices Recognized for Patient-Centered Care
BENNINGTON, Vt. — Five primary care sites of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), a member of Dartmouth Health, have achieved national recognition for providing personalized, effective, and efficient care.
The following medical practices, located in Vermont, have been re-designated as Patient Centered Medical Homes (PCMH) by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA):
SVMC Northshire Campus
Deerfield Valley Health Center
Pownal Campus
SVMC Internal Medicine
SVMC Pediatrics
The national designation recognizes SVMC's practice sites for providing comprehensive care and follow-up, in addition to a number of preventative and wellness screenings.
"Each of SVMC's practice sites follow a stringent set of guidelines that allows our staff to meet the criteria and ensures our providers, clinical and support staff give every primary care patient the care and follow-up they need, as well as options and appropriate screenings for a multitude of concerns," said Tina Gallant, CMPE, director of SVMC's Primary Care Medical Practices. "It's also a testament to the importance of our Community Health Team members who provide our patients with nurse case management, certified diabetic education and mental health and social services."
According to NCQA, research shows that PCMHs improve quality and the patient experience, and increase staff satisfaction—while reducing health care costs. The PCMH program identifies practices that promote partnerships between individual patients and their personal clinicians. A team of doctors, nurses, and other allied health providers oversees each patient's care, ensuring health needs are coordinated across the health care system.
Practices must resubmit for consideration every year. SVMC's Twin Rivers Medical office, located in New York, falls under a different evaluation system, separate from the NCQA guidelines.
"National recognition as a Patient Centered Medical Home is an outstanding accomplishment by the staff, doctors, and advanced practice providers at our primary care practices," said Trey Dobson, MD, SVMC Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Clinical Services. "As we continue to focus on primary care provider recruitment and expanding access to our rural communities, this and similar awards demonstrate SVMC's commitment to exceptional health care."
Monument Mountain's Everett Pacheco took control of the race in the final mile and went on to a convincing Division 3 State Championship on Saturday at Fort Devens. click for more
Mila Marcisz ripped a shot from the top of the 18 that slipped just under the swing of teammate Adele Low and past the Mustangs keeper in the fourth minute of the second overtime to give Mount Greylock a 1-0 win. click for more
Mount Greylock dominated for much of the game, compiling a 17-4 advantage in shots on goal, not to mention numerous Mountie chances that went just wide or high of frame. click for more
Nora Schoeny, Gianna Love and Elyssa Scrimo Sunday led the Lenox girls cross country team to a narrow victory in the Division 2 race at the Western Massachusetts Championships at Stanley Park. click for more
