SVMC Weekly Health Update: June 23

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June 21, 2024

Take Control of Your Diabetes Before It Takes Control of You

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As a diabetes educator with Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), Paula Haytko, RN, reminds patients on a daily basis that diabetes is not just a “medical condition you learn to live with.” Instead, she says, “It’s something you need to actively manage so that you can maintain the best quality of life possible for years to come.” 

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Shedding Light on the Leading Cause of Vision Loss

A significant contributor to vision impairment in the United States, and the leading cause of blindness worldwide, cataracts can actually be treated.

Learn how you can delay progression of this eye disease and become aware of the surgery options to restore your eyesight.

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Migraine: More Than a Headache

Despite being the third most common disease in the world and affecting 39 million Americans, migraine often remains misunderstood and undiagnosed. Learn how you can recognize and treat a migraine attack so it does not interfere with work, school, and social activities. Read More.

Dysphagia is a Hard Pill to Swallow

Like breathing, swallowing is something we do without a second thought. When swallowing becomes difficult, painful, or challenging, known as dysphagia, it can be unsettling. The key to improving is figuring out what’s behind it. 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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