New Plastic Surgeon Joins SVMC

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BENNINGTON, Vt. — Southwestern Vermont Medical Center has welcomed plastic surgeon Dr. Gerald "Jerry" A. Drabyn to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Medical Group and SVMC.  He will see patients at SVMC Northshire Campus in Manchester, Vt., and at SVMC General Surgery in Bennington.

Dr. Drabyn is a board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has more than 35 years of experience. Surgeries provided include those on breasts, including reduction and augmentation; facial fractures; skin, including burns and scar revision; cosmetic procedures, like facelift, rhinoplasty, and mastopexy; and hands, for carpal tunnel.

Drabyn holds a doctor of medicine degree from Indiana University Medical School in Indianapolis. He completed both an internship and his general surgery residency at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis and his plastic surgery residency at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.

Dr. Drabyn joins doctors Gina Melissa Diaz, Simon Drew, Graham Moore and Charles Salem at SVMC General Surgery, located in suite 205 of the Medical Office Building at 140 Hospital Drive in Bennington. For more information or to make an appointment in Bennington or at SVMC Northshire Campus in Manchester, Vt., call 802-447-5060.


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Companion Corner: Odie at Second Chance

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

ARLINGTON, VT — There is a sweet Beagle boy waiting for his new family to play with.

iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home. 

Odie is a four year old Beagle who has been at the shelter for about a month.

Lead canine care technician Alaura Lasher introduced us to him. 

"He came to us with another beagle friend because his previous owner was moving. As you can see he's a very loving, sweet, sweet boy. He loves his toys and he loves to snuggle. He also loves going outside and running and rolling in all the grass, frolicking along the grass." 

Odie loves his stuffies and will even play with other dogs once he isn't shy.

"He does well with other dogs. He can be a little nervous at first meeting other pups, but he does do well with them. We think he'll get along with cats just fine, and kids too, as long as they're respectful."

He would love someone who will cuddle him and give him all of the pets he deserves and throw some stuffed toys around for him.

"The perfect home is honestly just someone who wants to give him snuggles and play with him. He's a pretty easygoing dude. He really just loves affection. Like he'll just come up to you and stand and wait for pets all the time. So, someone who wants a snuggle buddy, who's also you know he's a good age for a snuggle buddy, but also can play with him quite a bit."

He would also love someone who will take him outside to roll around and run as fast as he can or a long walk to enjoy some more sights he has yet to see.

"His favorite things again: toys, snuggles, kisses. Favorite activities are just going outside for walks. He loves to go for long walks with some of our volunteers."

He does not know basic commands like sit but he is very happy to learn.

While he did come to the shelter with some medical needs he is getting them treated and is healthy and ready for his new family.

"He came in and he was positive for Lyme and anaplasmosis, but we are treating him currently for that. Other than that, as far as we're aware, he's a pretty healthy, young boy."

If you need or want a new companion in your home consider meeting Odie.

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