SVMC Wellness Connection: July 18

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July 18, 2025

$21M Cancer Center Expansion Coming to SVMC

 

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center has received state approval for the construction of a $21 million Cancer Center expansion. Trey Dobson, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Matthew Vernon, MD, Radiation Oncologist and Cancer Center Medical Director sat down with Connor Ullathorne of WCAX to discuss the project.

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Public Notice | Magnet Site Visit

 

Patients, family members, staff, and other interested parties we invite you to provide feedback via email or direct mail.

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Is your medication making you sun-sensitive?

 

As you spend more time outdoors, it’s important to know that some medications can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight.

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How to stay safe in extreme heat

 

As temperatures climb, so does your risk of heat-related illness. Learn the early warning signs to protect yourself and others.

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It's Tick Time...Again | Be on High Alert for Ticks

 

As temperatures rise, it’s not just humans who become more active outdoors. Learn how to keep you and your family safe from tick-borne illnesses.  

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Classic Stones - Tribute Band Coming to SVAC August 13

 

Join the SVHC Foundation for an evening of music with Classic Stones Live, a tribute to the Rolling Stones, at the Southern Vermont Art Center. This event will benefit the Hoyt-Hunter Center for Oncology Care at Dartmouth Cancer Center Bennington.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Classic New England Home

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Are you looking for a classic New England home with plenty of space for entertaining? Then this might be the home for you.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 153 Gale Road. 

This 1986 home has five bedrooms and 4 1/2 bathrooms, totaling 4,697 square feet, with just about three acres of land to enjoy.

The house features wood flooring throughout, two wood-burning fireplaces, two wood stoves, central air conditioning and a two-car attached garage.

Completing the property are owned solar panels, updated bathrooms, and a fully finished basement perfect for family fun, hanging out with friends, or time for yourself. Outside your cedar-shingled home, you can enjoy landscaped grounds, an expansive deck with a screened porch, and a custom fire pit. 

The house is on the market for $1,490,000.

We spoke to the listing agents from Burnham and Gold Real Estate Rebecca Cellana and Erin Scott. 

What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market? 

This house is spectacular, with a sprawling traditional layout, and it is located right around the corner from the center of town.

What kind of buyer do you see this home being perfect for?  

It could work perfectly as either a primary or secondary home.  It would also be great for someone who likes to entertain or host guests.

Are there any standout design features or recent renovations? 

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