SVMC Wellness Connection: Dec. 20

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December 20, 2024

SVMC Primary Care Offices Recognized for Patient-Centered Care

Five primary care sites of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) have achieved national recognition for providing personalized, effective, and efficient care.

Tips for Tackling Snow Shoveling Safely

In this part of the country, shoveling snow is just another winter chore. But unlike scraping a windshield and filling bird feeders, shoveling comes with significant health risks, including heart attacks.

Tis the Season for Flu, RSV, and COVID

As temperatures drop, the rate of flu, COVID, and RSV illnesses tends to rise. Learn how to fight off infections or make them less severe if you catch one.

Mocktails Everyone Can Enjoy This Holiday Season

Ready to toast the season but not interested in the alcohol and excess calories traditional cocktails pack? Then you’ll love these buzz-free, flavor-filled mocktails developed by SVMC’s dining and nutrition manager Russell Carrier.

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Community in Unity Day in Pittsfield

10:28AM / Friday, September 04, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Community in Unity Day: Living with Purpose will be held on the First Street Common from 10 to 4 on Monday, Sept. 7.

Downtown Pittsfield Inc. and the Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association have partnered with local resident Ricardo Reeves to host this event.

This will be a day dedicated to bringing the community together through music, art, food, and family-friendly activities.

The event will feature live music by Wanda Houston, children's art activities, food trucks, and community resources. The splash pad will be open for kids to enjoy, and water will be provided. Community in Unity Day is open to everyone free of charge and the event is senior friendly and will feature an interpreter.

This is a drug and alcohol-free event. Food trucks will have fare available for purchase.

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