SVMC Weekly Health Update: Sept 22

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September 22, 2023

How to Prepare & Protect Yourself this Flu Season

Fall in Vermont is undoubtedly beautiful. It does, however, coincide with flu season. Before the leaves begin to change, learn how to best prepare and protect yourself with up-to-date vaccines and boosters.
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How to Reduce Your Risk of Tick-Borne Diseases
Thanks to last year’s mild winter combined with the hot, wet summer season, the tick population in our region is thriving. Learn how to enjoy autumn outdoors without the worry of ticks and the risk they pose.
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Vaping & Mental Health

Popular cigarette-alternative proving not so harmless . Read More

Healthy Eating for Two

During pregnancy, its quality, not quantity, that counts. ??Read More

Stroke? Act F.A.S.T.

Learning the signs of a stroke can save a life. 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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