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October 16, 2022

Medical Matters Weekly: Inspiration for All Sizes

A champion for those living in bigger bodies, Kara Richardson Whitley inspires all. This author, influencer, and speaker spoke with host Trey Dobson, MD, on this week's Medical Matters Weekly. 

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'Tis the Season (to Think About Flu and Pneumonia) 

Get a helpful refresher for how to protect your lungs during the respiratory-infection season from Family Medicine Physician Patrice Thornton, MD, of SVMC Northshire Campus.  

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Breast Health Navigator

If you have an abnormal mammogram, you are not alone. Seline, our navigator, is available to help. Read More.

All About Forgiveness

United Counseling Service's Lori Vadakin shares how forgiveness can improve your health and wellbeing. More.

Your First 5K

Physical Therapist Glenn Chaney, MS, PT, offers tips for getting fit while having fun. Learn More.

Vaccines and Mammograms

You no longer need to wait 6 weeks after a COVID shot to get screened. Read More.

Quit Tobacco Class

Join a trained facilitator and others who would like to quit for expert guidance on quitting for good. Register Now.

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Mariella Filbin, MD, PhD, leads the search for children's brain tumor cures. Read More.

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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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