SVMC's Wellness and Care Connection: February Updates

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February 2026

Your monthly update on regional health services and wellness.

A clearer picture of heart health, close to home

 

February is American Heart Health Month and we're sharing more about the advanced cardiac CT technology that is bringing peace of mind and quicker answers about cardiovascular risk. 

 

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SVMC earns national accreditation

 

SVMC has earned Joint Commission accreditation, a nationally recognized mark of quality, safety and excellence in patient care.

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Wear Red Day around the Dartmouth Health system

 

SVMC Cardiology staff, and clinical teams throughout the Dartmouth Health system, share why they wore red Feb. 6.

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Mom's Day Off returns to Bromley February 27

 

Later this month, moms (including pet moms) ski or ride for just $30 at Bromley Mountain. Proceeds support the breast care program at Dartmouth Cancer Center Bennington. Join the fun!

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Exercising at Olympic altitudes?

 

Dartmouth Health's Living Better newsletter discusses how altitudes, like the ones in Milano Cortina could impact you.

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Medicare Annual Wellness exams

 

Zero cost, maximum care. Here's why your Medicare Annual Wellness exam is important to your health.

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What Our Patients Say

 

We're sharing direct feedback, (pictured below) collected from patient satisfaction surveys. SVMC and its practice sites always strive to enhance the experience of our patients and families. If you need to discuss your patient experience, contact SVMC's patient advocate.

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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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