SVMC Wellness Connection: March 1

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March 1, 2024

Cancer Care Q & A with Matthew Vernon, MD

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What are tumor boards and what role do they play in your cancer care? In this in-depth Q & A session, radiation oncologist Matthew Vernon, MD, explains the significance of tumor boards and how it improves care at the Dartmouth Cancer Center at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.

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When Should I Get a Colonoscopy?

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, bringing attention to the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. This form of cancer is also one of the most preventable and a colonoscopy is the primary method of detection. Learn more from SVMC's Endoscopy team who answers the most frequently asked questions when it comes to all things colon.

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Preventing Chronic Kidney Disease

Did you know 33% of adults in the U.S. are at risk for kidney disease? This month is a time to raise awareness on these hardworking organs and turn the odds in your favor by following these prevention tips. Read More

World Hearing Day on March 3

Hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition in the U.S. To honor World Hearing Day, we’re sharing how to recognize the signs of hearing loss in yourself and others to prevent future issues. 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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