SVMC's Wellness & Care Connection: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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October 2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a great time to educate yourself and loved ones on preventative screenings, risk and regional health and support services.

Mammograms 101: A first-timer's guide

Preparing for your first screening mammogram, like any medical appointment, can be intimidating. The experts at SVMC's Breast Health & Imaging Center explain what you can expect and how you can prepare during your first appointment.

Dense breast tissue

Dr. Julie DiSano explains breast density and why it factors into risk.

Do you know the signs?

1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.

Healing in the Skies

Julie Case, an SVMC employee who receives treatment at the Dartmouth Cancer Center Bennington, shared her incredible story with NewsChannel 13 recently.

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Free event in Williamstown

SVMC is hosting "Navigating Your Cancer Journey," on Oct. 23 at the Milne Public Library. For anyone with a diagnosis or anyone who cares for someone with cancer.

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What Our Patients Say

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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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