SVMC Wellness Connection: May 24

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May 24, 2024

Tips for Keeping Your Picnic Safe & Delicious

Who doesn’t love an outdoor picnic? Well, it is probably a safe bet that the 1 in 6 Americans who suffer from food poisoning each summer are not big fans. To reduce the odds this holiday weekend and all summer long, follow these simple food safety tips.

New Mental Health Resource for Youth in Bennington County

Join UCS’ Children, Youth and Family Services division for an open house on May 28 to celebrate the opening of Healthy Options for Psychiatric Emergencies (HOPE House). The new program provides support and treatment for kids and adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges through its Psychiatric Urgent Care for Kids (PUCK) program and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for elementary school-aged children.

Understanding Celiac Disease

An estimated 3 million Americans have celiac disease, an inherited autoimmune disease triggered by gluten. Left undiagnosed and untreated, people with celiac disease are at risk for serious health consequences that extend well beyond a bellyache. Read More.

Don't Lose Another Good Night's Sleep

Do you ever wake up feeling exhausted, despite spending what seemed like a full night in bed? You are not alone. Millions of people experience disrupted sleep due to various reasons, one of which is sleep apnea, a common and easily treated sleep disorder. Read more.

Vermont Conversations: Healthcare in Vermont

The Green Mountain Academy of Lifelong Learning (GMALL) invites you to Healthcare in Vermont, a panel discussion, on Tuesday, June 4 at Southern Vermont Arts Center, Arkell Pavilion, from 5:30-7 p.m.

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center’s President and CEO Tom Dee will be a featured panelist, along with Lorna Mattern, Executive Director, United Counseling Service and Keith Michl, MD FACP Internal Medicine. The discussion will be moderated by Kathleen Fisher.

This panel is one of a four-series that intends to spark civil discourse on topics crucial to our state and the future.

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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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