SVMC Wellness Connection: Feb. 14

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February 14, 2025

Taking Your Heart Health to Heart

Image: The team at SVMC Cardiology celebrates Wear Red Day on February 7.

 

For more than a century, heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the U.S. Learn how to reverse the trend and improve your heart health. Only you can prevent heart disease.  

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Feeding Options & Support to Help Your Baby Thrive

 

As any parent can attest, the run-up to the arrival of a little one is filled with LOTS of decisions. But there’s one decision that matters more than most: how do you plan to feed your baby? It's your baby and it's your choice.

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Warming Winter Soups & Stew

 

When the outside temps dip below freezing, it’s time to turn the heat up on a pot of homemade soup or stew. Click here to learn SVMC’s nutrition and dinning kitchen manager Russell Carrier’s top picks for soups and stews that hit the spot.     

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On Friday, February 28, Bromley Mountain Ski Resort will hold its annual “Mom’s Day Off” fundraiser, marking the 22nd year of this special community fundraiser. Mothers (including honorary moms and pet moms) ski or ride for just $30 when they show the ticket seller a snapshot of their children or four-legged kids.

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SVMC Care Connection: June

June 2026

Your monthly update on regional health services and wellness.

SVMC launches capital campaign for Family Medicine Residency

 

The Summer Gala—Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) Foundation’s signature fundraising event —netted nearly $1 million to support a Dartmouth Health Family Medicine Residency at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in downtown Bennington.

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'Dynamic' Pickleball injury prevention

 

SVMC's Dawn Petit, PTA has developed a dynamic warm-up to help prevent common pickleball injuries. 

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Is pollen really worse this year?

 

Dartmouth Health experts explain pollen counts this year, and how to manage your allergies throughout this season.

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Sen. Welch: Rural Health Care Innovation Roundtable July 1

 

SVMC's CEO & President Estevan Garcia, MD, DrPH will be participating in U.S. Sen. Peter Welch's Health Care Innovation Roundtable on Wednesday, July 1 in Bennington. The discussion is open to the public and will be held at the Bennington Firehouse, 130 River St., at 1 p.m.

 

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Bennington Pride is Saturday, June 27

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