As Vermont's public health veterinarian, Natalie Kwit, DVM, leads the state's response to zoonotic and vector-borne illnesses, like those carried by ticks. She shares everything you need to know to protect yourself from Lyme disease and others in this week's Medical Matters Weekly.
Catherine, who attends the School of Sacred Heart in Bennington, is excited to have been among the first locals aged 12 - 15 to receive the Pfizer vaccine. The vaccine was authorized for the group this week.
Vermonters ages 12 and older are eligible to make an appointment for a high-capacity, family-friendly COVID-19 vaccine clinic scheduled for May 22. Read More.
Family Forum on COVID Vaccines and Adolescents
The Vermont Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics wants to answer your questions about vaccinating your child. Read More
Treating Arthritis of the Hands
Dr. David Veltre, hand and upper extremity specialist at SVMC Orthopedics, explains hand arthritis and potential treatments. Read More.
The Next Medical Matters Weekly
Dr. David Furman, of SVMC Gastroenterology, will share where he finds the greatest job satisfaction. Read More.
Vaccine Eligibility
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SVHC has launched a survey to gather public input. They want to know all of the ways you would like to see the former SVC campus put to use. Read More.
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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.
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. click for more
Adan Wicks scored 38 points, and the eighth-seeded Hoosac Valley basketball team Saturday rallied from a nine-point first-half deficit to earn a 76-67 win over top-seeded Drury in the Division 5 State Quarter-Finals. click for more
Caprese Conyers scored 22 points, and Kyana Summers had a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds to go with eight assists as Pittsfield got back to the state semi-finals for the second year in a row. click for more