SVMC: COVID-19 Update June 22

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SVMC Orthopedics | Open. Ready. Safe.

SVMC's Chair of Orthopedics and Harvard Medical School-educated joint replacement specialist Michaela Schneiderbauer, MD, shares her thoughts about providing high-quality and safe care for patients at this time.

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CNR Gets a Perfect Score for Infection Prevention

The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls (CNR) has earned deficiency-free status on a survey meant to determine ability to prevent transmission of COVID-19.

Expert Advice: Where to Wear a Mask

Infection Prevenionist Donna Barron, RN, breaks down the who, what, where, when, and why of mask wearing.

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Vaccine Update

Infectious Disease Specialist Marie George, MD, dives in to the complex and fascinating field of vaccine development and what it means for the COVID-19 vaccine. Go Now.

How to End Stigma

United Counseling Service urges us to relearn how we talk about mental illness with the aim to overcome stigma and encourage treatment.

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St. Stan's Students Spread Holiday Cheer at Williamstown Commons

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
12:50PM / Sunday, December 21, 2025

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Students from St. Stanislaus Kostka School in Adams brought the holiday spirit to Williamstown Commons on Thursday, delivering handmade Christmas cards and leading residents in a community caroling session.

"It honestly means the world to us because it means the world to them," said nursing home Administrator Alex Fox on Thursday morning. "This made their days. This could have even made their weeks. It could have made their Christmas, seeing the children and interacting with the community."

Teacher Kate Mendonca said this is the first year her class has visited the facility, noting that the initiative was driven entirely by the students.

"This came from the kids. They said they wanted to create something and give back," Mendonca said. "We want our students involved in the community instead of just reading from a religion book."

Preparation for the event began in early December, with students crafting bells to accompany their singing. The handmade cards were completed last week.

"It's important for them to know that it's not just about them during Christmas," Mendonca said. "It's about everyone, for sure. I hope that they know they really helped a lot of people today and hopefully it brought joy to the residents here."

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