SVMC Wellness Connection: April 5

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April 5, 2024

Don't Get Sidelined with an Eye Injury

Each year, an estimated 600,000 Americans suffer from sports-related eye injuries. About 13,500 of these injuries result in permanent vision loss. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the great majority of these injuries can be avoided by simply wearing the proper protection. SVMC's emergency medicine physician, Adam Cohen, MD, recommends these preventive measures.

OT: Putting the Focus on Function

If you or a family member had an accident, injury, disease, or condition that makes it difficult to participate in daily activities, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center’s occupational therapy (OT) department is staffed with eight highly-trained professionals that can help you navigate the “now what?” of recovery and beyond.

Swimming Exploration Sessions

This spring, children, ages 6 and under, can explore water safely in small group sessions, held weekly at the Bennington YMCA. To learn about the program and how to sign-up, Read More.

Free Workshops. Local Support. Real Results.

From quitting smoking to managing diabetes and other chronic conditions, My Healthy VT workshops give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage your health care effectively—and for free. Read More.

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Former Aerus Employee Keeps Business Going

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
04:58PM / Saturday, February 07, 2026

BENNINGTON, Vt. — A former Aerus Electrolux employee has started his own business to keep the filtration company’s products and services in the area.

When Aerus Electrolux — known for selling and servicing vacuums and air purifiers—abruptly closed at the end of December, Tyler Waldron decided to help local customers continue getting serviced by opening Tyler’s Healthy Home.

"They offered me something called the distributor program, which means I still can carry the product, the supplies, [and] still honor the free yearly service checks for any Aerus Electrolux products."

His new business is operated out of his home office, however, he still offers various Electrolux products and services including free air quality tests and service checks.

Currently he is the only employee, but has plans to open a storefront and expand his team as the business grows.

Waldron had started working at Aerus Electrolux's Pittsfield location in January 2025 and was learning to become the next owner.

"It's kind of crazy to think about that in a year, you can go from an employee to a business owner but that was the goal from the beginning," he said.

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