SVHC Weekly Health Update: April 28

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April 28, 2023

New Kendall E.D. & Main Entrance Nears Completion

Part of an overarching Decade of Transformation campaign, the major renovation and expansion of the hospital’s emergency department is just one part of an effort that will expand capacity, services, and bring the quality of the facilities into alignment with the level of care provided.

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Taking Golf To Heart

While it’s often described as ‘good walk spoiled,’ new research indicates that the health benefits of a round of golf outweigh those of any walk for people 65 and older.
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Seasonal Allergies

Tips for getting—and staying—ahead of seasonal allergies. Read More

HIV Protection

New medications reduce risks by nearly 99%. ?Read More

Sunscreen 101

Getting the most out of your sunscreen. Learn 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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