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'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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