SVMC's Wellness Connection: Aug 15

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August 15, 2025

Welcome to the new Wellness Connection! Back and better than ever, this monthly newsletter features regional wellness news, updates on local healthcare services, and the inspiring stories about your neighbors and their impact in the community.

Medicare Wellness Visit: Zero Cost, Maximum Benefit

 

For people insured through Medicare or a Medicare Replacement Plan, one of the biggest—and often overlooked—benefits is qualifying for a free Annual Wellness Visit (AWV).

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Living Better: Air Quality Risks

 

Wildfire smoke holds a mix of hazardous air pollutants drifting over New England this summer.

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Nursing Honors: DAISY Award

 

Two SVMC nurses were honored recently for special care for and connection with patients.

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Watch: Tom Dee joins the Chamber Telecast

 

President & CEO Tom Dee joined the Southwestern Vermont Chamber's Telecast, discussing rural healthcare challenges, opportunities and reflections on his 16 years in the community. Watch here 

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Classes & Events

 

Check our calendar for a full schedule of events, classes and support groups at SVMC and in the community.

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Hot Jobs Alert

 

Choose a career that makes a difference. SVMC recently earned Best Place to Work in the Bennington Banner's Readers' Choice Awards.

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What Our Patients Say

 

We're sharing direct feedback, collected from patient satisfaction surveys. SVMC and its practice sites always strive to improve the experience of our patients and families. If you need to discuss your patient experience, contact SVMC's patient advocate.

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SVMC's Wellness and Care Connection: January Updates

January 2026

Your monthly update on regional health services and wellness.

SVMC offering automated appointment scheduling

 

Staying on top of important medical screenings just got easier, thanks to an expansion of SVMC's scheduling system, giving existing patients appointment options, via text messaging.

 

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Grant benefits Baby Cafe

 

SVMC's Baby Cafe received a generous grant from Heritage Family Credit Union's Foundation, ensuring the program can thrive.

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Sober curious?

 

Are you rethinking how much you drink? With the health impacts of even moderate drinking, many are considering sobriety.

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Celebrating Tom Dee's Impact at SVMC

 

Tom Dee, SVMC's president & CEO for the last 16 years, retires this week. We're taking a moment to reflect on Tom's impact. Singer/songwriter Maxine Linehan helped us celebrate Tom's tenure through a special tribute video, first played at the annual Jingle Bell.

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Should you take your workout outdoors?

 

Dartmouth Health's Living Better newsletter explains the mental and physical benefits venturing out in the cold.

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ICYMI: Bennington's Baby New Year

 

A couple from Troy, NY welcomed Baby Adeline on Jan. 1, the area's first baby of 2026. The Bennington Banner highlighted the big news.

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What Our Patients Say

 

We're sharing direct feedback, (pictured below) collected from patient satisfaction surveys. SVMC and its practice sites always strive to enhance the experience of our patients and families. If you need to discuss your patient experience, contact SVMC's patient advocate.

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