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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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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