SVMC Wellness Connection: Aug. 9

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August 9, 2024

Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month: Tips and Resources for Nursing Families

August is National Breastfeeding Month, an initiative aimed at raising awareness about the importance of breastfeeding for both mothers and infants. SVMC’s certified lactation consultant Bridget Bromirski MS, RN C-PNP, IBCLC shares why parents should consider breastfeeding and the many resources in place to help.

Allergy sufferers: Know thy enemy

Late summer allergies can come on hard and linger, making it difficult to enjoy that last few weeks of the season. The key to managing them is knowing what triggers them and how to avoid or minimize your risk.

Do you know how to spot a stroke?

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Every 4 minutes one of them dies because of it. While strokes can’t be fully prevented, recognizing the warning signs and taking quick action can have a huge impact on how severely your brain—and life—are impacted.

Warts 101: What They Are and How to Get Rid of Them

Nobody wants them but lots of people get them—especially children. Read on to learn what causes warts and how to treat them.

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Create an Ad: Coggins Auto Group

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:40PM / Saturday, March 14, 2026

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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