SVMC Weekly Health Update: Aug. 25

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August 25, 2023

SVMC Ranked #1 in Vermont for Social Responsibility

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), a member of Dartmouth Health, announced that it earned an “A” rating and garnered the distinction of “most socially responsible” in Vermont by the Lown Institute.

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National Grief Awareness Day is August 30

This day is dedicated to raising awareness of the many ways in which individuals cope with loss. It serves as a reminder that sorrow and suffering, although painful, are a natural reaction to loss.
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Be Prepared for RSV Season

New vaccine now available for older adults. Read More

Breastfeeding Ally

How to support nursing moms and build stronger bonds. ??Read More

Rise & Shine Recipes

Easy, healthy, and yummy recipes for breakfast. 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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