James Kalmuk Joins Dartmouth Cancer Center

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BENNINGTON, Vt. — Dr. James Kalmuk, medical oncologist, has joined the Dartmouth Cancer Center at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC).
 
Kalmuk holds a masters in interdisciplinary science from Roswell Park Cancer Institute and attended medical school at SUNY Update Medical University in Syracuse, NY. He then completed his residency in internal medicine and oncology fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC.  Kalmuk has been active in oncology research and has presented and published his work extensively.
 
Dr. Matt Vernon, radiation oncologist and Medical Director of the Dartmouth Cancer Center at SVMC states:
 
"I am pleased and excited to welcome Dr. Kalmuk as the newest member of the team, comprised of knowledgeable and caring professionals. I anticipate he will further enhance the culture of compassionate excellence we work to provide. He comes prepared to help us advance the mission, vision, and values shared by SVMC and Dartmouth Health."
 
SVMC Chief Medical Officer, Trey Dobson, MD added:
 
"Dr. Kalmuk joins an exceptional group of highly skilled professionals who work collaboratively with the specialists at the Dartmouth Cancer Center in Lebanon, one of only three NCI-Designated comprehensive cancer centers in New England. At SVMC, providing the highest quality care and compassion are not just goals but everyday realities. Dr Kalmuk will be an excellent addition."

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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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