SVMC Wellness Connection: Aug. 30

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August 30, 2024

SVMC Marks The Completion of Major Construction and Renovation Projects

On Thursday, August 29, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), a member of Dartmouth Health, celebrated the completion of a three-year renovation and construction project that modernized its emergency department, front entrance and other public areas in the hospital. Part of Vision 2020, A Decade of Transformation capital campaign, the $31 million project was primarily funded through philanthropic giving.

?Underage Drinking: How To Talk With Your Teen About Drinking

To drink or not to drink? This is the question many budding teens face. In addition to the risks of alcohol poisoning and injury, alcohol use during this period of growth interferes with brain development and contributes to an elevated risk of developing a chronic alcohol use disorder.

Radon: The Invisible Danger In Your Home

The second leading cause of lung cancer, radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas emitted from the soil into in the air we breathe. The more radon you breathe in, the greater your risk. While there is no known safe level of exposure to radon, there are things you can do to protect yourself and your family.

Vaccines For Adults: Which Do You Need?

As another school year rolls around, lots of adults and caregivers are thinking about getting their kids up to date on vaccines. While protecting kids from life-threatening diseases is important, adults also need to protect themselves. And, no, those shots you got as a kid are not going to cut it.

Healthy Lunch Options For Back-to-School

This time of year, the list of things to pack for back to school is lengthy. But one item that often gets overlooked is what to pack for lunch. Russell Carrier, the nutrition and dinning kitchen manager at SVMC, shares his picks for healthy lunches that are equally delicious and easy to make.

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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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