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January 12, 2024

Local Walk-in Clinic for Skiers, Riders, & Community

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Finding medical care on the weekends can be challenging. Fortunately, Mountain Medical Services, owned and operated by Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), is a weekend clinic located at the base of Mount Snow, in Dover, VT. SVMC's clinical staff are on-site throughout the ski season to treat urgent conditions like fever, respiratory illness, and skiing or snowboarding injuries.

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Fevers: When to Stay Calm and When to Call a Doctor

Do you know what to do when your child’s temperature is on the rise? SVMC Pediatrician Meghan Gunn shares advice and information for understanding fevers.
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Living with Parkinson's Disease

Receiving a life-changing diagnosis can make you feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. These five tips can help you learn to live with Parkinson's Disease. Read More

Are You Due for a Tetanus Booster?

If it’s been more than 10 years since your last tetanus shot, it’s time for a booster. This is especially true for older adults and anyone with diabetes. 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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