SVMC Wellness Connection: Jan. 31

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January 31, 2025

 

Vascular Services Expand at SVMC

The Heart and Vascular Center at Dartmouth Health’s Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) is expanding services to SVMC Cardiology in Bennington. This expansion will allow patients to stay closer to home for consultations, relevant testing, and follow-up care.

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Winter-Proof Your Walk: Tips for Preventing Falls

 

As temperatures drop, your risk of slipping and falling on ice and snow goes up. Icy falls can lead to broken wrists, hips, hands, and even fatal head injuries. Use these tips to help you stay on your feet during the cold months.

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Are you missing out on the 'Sunshine Vitamin'?

 

Vitamin D plays a crucial role in overall health and is conveniently produced by the body when the skin is exposed to sunlight. But when limited winter daylight hours limit exposure, your mental and physical health can suffer.   

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On Friday, February 28, Bromley Mountain Ski Resort will hold its annual “Mom’s Day Off” fundraiser, marking the 22nd year of this special community fundraiser. Mothers (including honorary moms and pet moms) ski or ride for just $30 when they show the ticket seller a snapshot of their children or four-legged kids.

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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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