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.
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Dense breast tissue

 

Dr. Julie DiSano explains breast density and why it factors into risk.
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Do you know the signs?

 

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

 

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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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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