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May 8, 2025

Simple Steps to Prevent Long-Term Damage

 

Before you fire up the mower, weed whacker, and leaf blower for spring chores, take a moment to learn how to prevent irreversible hearing loss. 
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Essential Tips on Getting Ready for Bike Season

 

May—National Bike Month—is the perfect time to dust off your bike and get pedaling. Before you snap on your helmet, refresh yourself on the rules of the road so you can enjoy the journey safely.  
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Pregnant? Know the signs of Preeclampsia

 

A leading cause of death worldwide for women, fetuses, and newborns, preeclampsia can develop without you realizing it. Regular prenatal care and awareness can keep you safe. Read on to learn the signs.
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The Summer Gala 2025 Raffle Tickets Now Available

 

The SVHC Foundation's Summer Gala raffle is now open to the public! Purchase a ticket for a chance to win one of three cash prizes OR six other fabulous packages. 
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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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