SVMC's Wellness Connection: March 14

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March 14, 2025

Colon Cancer: You've got questions, we have answers

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, bringing attention to the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States.? The Endoscopy team at SVMC has compiled three helpful FAQs about the when, the how and 'the what' of colonoscopies.
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Measles: Protect Yourself and Others

 

With a confirmed case of measles reported in Vermont this week, and increasing cases around the country, Dartmouth Health experts discuss the best way to protect yourself and others. 
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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Safely

 

It’s easy to get swept up in the revelry of St. Patrick’s Day. But far too often, the celebration comes with deadly consequences, most often due to drunk driving. Learn how to reduce your risks this holiday.   
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Capital Bariatrics Joins SVMC's New York Practice

 

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), a member of Dartmouth Health, is expanding medical weight loss options in the region with Albany-based Capital Bariatrics.
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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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