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January 20, 2023

Cervical Health Awareness Month

How often should you get a Pap test? Women take note. Dr. Kimberly Sampson of SVMC OB/GYN details important changes to a once routine and life-saving screening.

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Boosted But Still Sick?

Another year, another COVID variant. This article from Southwestern Vermont Health Care's infection preventionist details the benefits—and limits—of vaccines.
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You v. the World

Suicide is on the rise. Learn to find hope and help through connection. Read More

Maternal Health Day

Learn what SVMC Providers are doing to reduce maternal mortality. Read More

Upside to Outside

Physical activity is important. Learn how exercise outdoors benefits you. 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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