SVMC Wellness Connection: April 5

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April 5, 2024

Don't Get Sidelined with an Eye Injury

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Each year, an estimated 600,000 Americans suffer from sports-related eye injuries. About 13,500 of these injuries result in permanent vision loss. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the great majority of these injuries can be avoided by simply wearing the proper protection. SVMC's emergency medicine physician, Adam Cohen, MD, recommends these preventive measures.

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OT: Putting the Focus on Function

If you or a family member had an accident, injury, disease, or condition that makes it difficult to participate in daily activities, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center’s occupational therapy (OT) department is staffed with eight highly-trained professionals that can help you navigate the “now what?” of recovery and beyond. 

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Swimming Exploration Sessions

This spring, children, ages 6 and under, can explore water safely in small group sessions, held weekly at the Bennington YMCA. To learn about the program and how to sign-up, Read More.

Free Workshops. Local Support. Real Results.

From quitting smoking to managing diabetes and other chronic conditions, My Healthy VT workshops give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage your health care effectively—and for free. 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. 
 
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