SVMC's Wellness and Care Connection: January Updates

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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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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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