SVMC Care Connection: March

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March 2026

Your monthly update on regional health services and wellness.

President and CEO to host community events across the region

 

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) president and CEO Estevan A. Garcia, MD, DrPH, MPA, FAAP, is traveling throughout the communities SVMC serves to share updates on new initiatives and strategic expansions aimed at enhancing local care and improving access across the region.
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March 18: Cancer Center project gets underway

 

As construction starts on the Hoyt-Hunter Center for Oncology Care, patient parking and access to the cancer center will change.
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Colorectal Cancer: Screening Matters

 

Local videographer Sue Rees spoke with a patient advocate and Gastroenterologist David Furman, MD on the importance of scheduling your colonoscopy.
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Summer Gala Save the Date: June 13, 2026

 

The region's premier fundraising gala returns on June 13. Save the date, peruse our sponsorship opportunities and learn more.
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MedQuest Exploration

 

High School students can apply for MedQuest sessions this summer at SVMC and Mt. Ascutney. Applications due Monday, March 16!
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Hot Flashes and Menopause

 

SVMC's Dr. Kimberley Sampson-Paine of SVMC OB-GYN explains hot flashes during menopause.
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What Our Patients Say - National Doctors' Day

 

On March 30, we celebrate Doctors' Day at SVMC. Thank you to the 158 physicians on our medical staff at SVMC. The care and comfort you provide is lifesaving and life-affirming. See the graphic below for just a few words from grateful patients.

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Create an Ad: Coggins Auto Group

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

BENNINGTON, Vt. — Fourth-grade students at Bennington Elementary School illustrated the exciting experience of purchasing a Toyota or Honda at Coggins Auto Group as part of our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.
 
The dealership group has two locations, the Toyota/Honda dealership in Bennington and an independent store, Coggins of the Berkshires, located on East Street in Pittsfield, Mass. 
 
In this episode, students in Sara Plante's art class depicted the fun and stress free experience of purchasing a car at the Vermont location, at 751 North Bennington Road. View all their advertisements here.
 
"Our main mission is to sell and service cars the right way, help people when they need it, and support the communities that we operate in," said Valerie Harrington, Coggins marketing director. 
 
"The students really captured the excitement of buying a new vehicle and the family friendly atmosphere that we try to create here at Coggins, while helping people find exactly what they want." 
 
Coggins Auto Group offers a full spectrum of automotive services, including new and used vehicle sales, maintenance and repairs, parts, and collision repair.
 
"They did a great job showing the welcoming environment and teamwork that we call the Coggins way," Harrington said. 
 
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