New Urologist Joins Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

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BENNINGTON, Vt. — Southwestern Vermont Medical Center and Dr. Anthony Donaldson have announced that Dr. Andrew Cowder has joined Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Medical Group and SVMC Urology. The two will practice in Suite 100 of the Medical Office Building at 140 Hospital Drive in Bennington.

"Dr. Donaldson and I have worked in close cooperation with one another and have shared an office space for the past several years," Cowder said. "The move to join Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Physicians will relate to greater efficiency.  For patients, it will be the same location, physicians, and staff."

Dr. Cowder has served on the SVMC medical staff since 2002 and has operated a successful private practice, Monument Urology, since 2004.

"I am pleased that Dr. Cowder has decided to join the prestigious group of providers at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Medical Group," Donaldson said. "We have always worked well together as a team, and this move will enhance our partnership."



Cowder received his medical degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) Stony Brook. He completed residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. He holds two bachelor's degrees in applied physics and liberal arts, both from Columbia University in New York City. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and is a member of the American Urological Association.

Donaldson received his medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School and his undergraduate education from Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. He completed a residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock in Lebanon, N.H. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and a member of the American Urological Association.

SVMC Urology offers consultation and diagnostic testing for wide range of urological problems. It is located in Suite 100 of the Medical Office Building at 140 Hospital Drive in Bennington. For more information, call 802-447-6253.

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Create an Ad: Coggins Auto Group

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

BENNINGTON, Vt. — Fourth-grade students at Bennington Elementary School illustrated the exciting experience of purchasing a Toyota or Honda at Coggins Auto Group as part of our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.
 
The dealership group has two locations, the Toyota/Honda dealership in Bennington and an independent store, Coggins of the Berkshires, located on East Street in Pittsfield, Mass. 
 
In this episode, students in Sara Plante's art class depicted the fun and stress free experience of purchasing a car at the Vermont location, at 751 North Bennington Road. View all their advertisements here.
 
"Our main mission is to sell and service cars the right way, help people when they need it, and support the communities that we operate in," said Valerie Harrington, Coggins marketing director. 
 
"The students really captured the excitement of buying a new vehicle and the family friendly atmosphere that we try to create here at Coggins, while helping people find exactly what they want." 
 
Coggins Auto Group offers a full spectrum of automotive services, including new and used vehicle sales, maintenance and repairs, parts, and collision repair.
 
"They did a great job showing the welcoming environment and teamwork that we call the Coggins way," Harrington said. 
 
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