SVMC Wellness Connection: March 8

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March 8, 2024

What to Expect Before, During & After a Colonoscopy

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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, bringing attention to the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. But, it is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer and a colonoscopy is the primary method of detection. SVMC's Endoscopy team answers the most frequently asked questions in regards to prepping for your colonoscopy and what to expect during and immediately after the procedure.

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Live and Breathe Better with Pulmonary Rehab

If you, or a loved one, suffers with a chronic lung disease, like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or pulmonary fibrosis, there is hope for rebuilding strength and enjoying a more full and active life through pulmonary rehabilitation. Caitlyn Boyd, DPT, discusses the benefits of this supervised education and exercise program.

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ADHD Doesn't Just Affect Children

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of those terms people tend to jokingly throw about when attempting to explain a forgetful or disorganized moment. But for the 8.7 million U.S. adults with ADHD, the condition is no laughing matter. Read More

Milestones Matters

Watching your baby grow and learn to do new things is an exciting time for every parent. 

While most babies reach developmental milestones around certain ages, some may take longer. And a delay may signal a bigger issue at hand. 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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