SVMC's Wellness and Care Connection: November Update

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November 2025

Your monthly update on regional health services and wellness.

Estevan Garcia, MD named SVMC CEO

 

Estevan Garcia, MD, will succeed Thomas A. Dee, FACHE as CEO and president of SVMC in January 2026. Dr. Garcia, a specialist in pediatric emergency medicine, has most recently supported Dartmouth College in addressing the student mental health crisis by utilizing a public health preventative approach.
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daVinci 5 surgical system

 

SVMC has acquired the latest surgical technology, making it the first hospital in Vermont to offer the da Vinci 5 surgical system
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Honoring our Vets

 

Two SVMC physicians share the impact of their military experience. Watch their stories on our Facebook page.
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The Jingle Bell Raffle is back!

 

Enter today for six chances to win a fabulous prize. All proceeds support Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Get the details at this link.

Seasonal Depression: Here's what helps

 

Dartmouth Health experts provide guidance on understanding the risk and managing seasonal depression. Originally shared in Dartmouth Health's Living Healthier newsletter.
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Bennington Rising Gala, Nov. 20

 

Join Bennington College and Mount Anthony Union (MAU) High School students to learn “What’s in your food?” at the Bennington Museum on Thursday, November 20.
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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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SVMC Care Connection: June

June 2026

Your monthly update on regional health services and wellness.

SVMC launches capital campaign for Family Medicine Residency

 

The Summer Gala—Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) Foundation’s signature fundraising event —netted nearly $1 million to support a Dartmouth Health Family Medicine Residency at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in downtown Bennington.
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'Dynamic' Pickleball injury prevention

 

SVMC's Dawn Petit, PTA has developed a dynamic warm-up to help prevent common pickleball injuries. 
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Is pollen really worse this year?

 

Dartmouth Health experts explain pollen counts this year, and how to manage your allergies throughout this season.
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Sen. Welch: Rural Health Care Innovation Roundtable July 1

 

SVMC's CEO & President Estevan Garcia, MD, DrPH will be participating in U.S. Sen. Peter Welch's Health Care Innovation Roundtable on Wednesday, July 1 in Bennington. The discussion is open to the public and will be held at the Bennington Firehouse, 130 River St., at 1 p.m.

 
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Bennington Pride is Saturday, June 27

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