The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce's Executive Director Matthew Harrington welcomed SVMC's Chief Medical Officer Trey Dobson, MD, to an episode of ShiresHealth. They covered how we can prepare for the infectious diseases circulating while enjoying holiday celebrations.
The holidays are a tricky time to maintain our healthy habits. Our staff are here to help. They will release a fun holiday-oriented health challenge video every Friday November 25 - January 13.
Medical Office Building Connector Closes for Construction
Patients are asked to use the Canopy Entrance for all hospital appointments, even when they come directly from appointments in the Medical Office Building.
Rich and Laurie Caplan love living in this community, especially for all of its recreational activities. And they truly appreciate Southwestern Vermont Medical Center's clinical excellence and high-quality, personalized care. Learn what they have to say about the health system's emergency department renovation and expansion and construction of a new regional cancer center.
Learn to cook for cancer prevention and support at a free class coming up on Dec. 8. SVHC staff will share fast, easy, and delicious plant-based recipes for your holiday table. Read More.
Honoring Veterans
On Veterans day we honor and salute the sacrifices made by men and women in uniform. To all service members, past and present, thank you for your dedication to the virtue of freedom.
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CAT-TV: Tell Your Story in 60 Seconds
BENNINGTON, Vt. — There's still time to make a movie — and it only needs to be one minute long.
CAT-TV and GNAT-TV are inviting local filmmakers, students, families, first-time creators and experienced storytellers to take part in the competitive 2026 Shires 1-Minute Film Fest.
The idea is simple: create an original film that is 60 seconds or less and submit it by the extended deadline of Oct. 9.
"We really want people to know this is something anyone can try," said William Gardner of CAT-TV. "You don't need to think of yourself as a filmmaker or have expensive equipment. Come up with an idea, grab your phone and see what you can create. Sixty seconds goes by pretty quickly."
Films can be funny, dramatic, documentary-style, animated, experimental, heartfelt, strange or something completely unexpected. You do not need professional equipment or filmmaking experience to participate. A phone, camera or tablet and a good idea are enough to get started.
The festival is open to all ages and experience levels. Films must be original, 60 seconds or less and appropriate for a public community screening. Participants should also follow the festival theme and/or dialogue choices and review the complete submission guidelines before entering.
And with the submission deadline getting close, there is a little extra incentive to finally make that film you have been thinking about.
Hoosac Valley High School has postponed this weekend’s football games following a reported alleged hazing incident involving a large number of football players, the athletic director announced Friday afternoon. click for more
Cassidy Flynn scattered five hits in a complete-game effort in the circle as Lenox upset top-seeded Hoosac Valley, 3-2, in the quarter-finals of the Division 5 State Tournament. click for more
Brayden Durant struck out seven and walked one in a complete-game effort on the mound Saturday to pitch the Drury baseball team to a 6-0 win over Keefe Tech in the quarter-finals of the Division 5 State Tournament at Joe Wolfe Field. click for more
Jason Codey struck out 13, walked two and allowed just an infield single as the Generals earned a 7-1 win over Wahconah to claim their third straight regional title. click for more
