SVMC' Wellness Connection: March 15

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March 15, 2024

Medicare Wellness Visit: Helping You Create

a Preventative Care Plan

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At SVMC’s primary care practices, Jenna Crawford, RN is the face of Medicare Annual Wellness visits, and her approach is getting a great response from patients who were, at first, unsure about the process. Jenna answers some frequently asked questions and explains how the visits benefit Medicare recipients. 

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Playing it Safe and Sober this St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick’s Day is a time for all things green and, all too often, overindulging in beer and other spirits. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 272 lives were lost in drunk-driving crashes during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday between 2017 and 2021, with highest percentage occurring on St. Patrick’s Day night. In fact, St. Patrick’s Day is one of the deadliest days on our nation’s roads. Read on for ways to celebrate safely.

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Menopause: Not One-Size Fits All

Understanding menopause/perimenopause and its potential impact on your daily life is essential for navigating this transitional phase with confidence. There are treatment options available. Read More

Common Senior Skin Problems

Your skin evolves and changes throughout your life as do the problems that can occur with it. Here's a look at five common skin problems in seniors, what to do about it and what those might signalRead 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. 
 
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