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February 16, 2024

Supporting Your Teen During Stressful Times

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It’s natural for teens to worry about their grades, appearance, and social life. But when that worry elevates to an anxiety disorder, it can lead to troubling physical and mental health issues. SVMC's pediatrician Lynn Mann, DO, provides proper steps to take for parents and caregivers to help manage their child's anxiety.

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How Long a New Parent Should Wait Before Accepting Visitors

After waiting nine long months for your little one to arrive, it’s only natural for family and friends to be eager to come for a visit. But in the interest of what’s best for your baby's health and your own, you may need to hold them off just a bit longer.

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Vaping: Unsafe at Any Age

An increasingly popular alternative to smoking, e-cigarettes (aka vaping) does not come without risks. Learn what makes this ‘safe’ alterative not so safe. Read More

This v. That in Heart Healthy Choices

Whether you’re recovering from a heart attack or trying to prevent one, simple everyday dietary choices can have a big impact on your success. Read More

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Coggins Auto Group Celebrates Five Years

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
BENNINGTON, Vt. — The family-owned Coggins Auto Group is celebrating five years of operations: Coggins Toyota of Bennington and Coggins Honda of Bennington, and Coggins of the Berkshires in nearby Massachusetts.
 
Mike Coggins purchased three dealerships — Honda, Toyota and Ford — in 2020 with a goal to restore trust and a "true sense of community-minded dealership culture." 
 
"My primary focus from day one was bringing back that connection to the region," Coggins had said back in 2021. "This area values real relationships. They want to know the people they're doing business with. We set out to rebuild that trust."
 
The Ford dealership was sold off in 2023 and Coggins of the Berkshires, with sales and services for used cars, opened the same year in Pittsfield, Mass. 
 
According to Coggins Auto Group, the dealerships had social media ratings of two stars when they were purchased; now all Coggins locations are garnering more than four stars in customer satisfaction reviews. 
 
"We sell cars, and we fix cars, and our goal is just to make our customers happy, and keep our employees happy, and that's what's made this really work these last few years," said General Manager Scott O'Connell.
 
Coggins Auto Group is also involved in events that benefit the community, including its popular annual charity golf tournament that funds local charities and organizations such as the Bennington Little League.
 
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