Tips for Safely Tackling Spring CleaningAs spring approaches, the urge to freshen up living spaces is hard to resist. As eager as we are to toss this or purge that, it’s important to approach tasks wisely to avoid injury from exertion or repetitive motion. Bromley Mountain 'Mom's Day Off' Raises Over $11K for SVMC Breast CareJosh Witkin, President and General Manager of Bromley Mountain, presented the check to Thomas A. Dee, President and CEO of SVMC, at the ski resort. SVHC President Dee Announces RetirementThomas A. Dee is retiring this year after 16 years at the helm of Southwestern Vermont Health Care. Bromley Mountain Hosts Annual Mom's Day Off Fundraiserhe full $30 ticket price will be donated to breast cancer services at the Dartmouth Cancer Center at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) in Bennington. SVMC's Learning Tree Childcare Center RecognizedSTARS is Vermont's Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS) for child care, preschool, and afterschool programs. SVMC Primary Care Offices Recognized for Patient-Centered CareThe national designation recognizes SVMC's practice sites for providing comprehensive care and follow-up, in addition to a number of preventative and wellness screenings. 'Sasquatch' Comes to Bennington for Free Family EventSouthwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), a member of Dartmouth Health, has partnered with other community organizations and businesses to launch the Bennington Sasquatch Search. Mosquito-Borne Illness: What You Need to KnowMosquito-borne illnesses are rare in New Hampshire and Vermont, but they do occur. Here’s what to keep in mind when going outdoors. SVMC Celebrates Opening of New $31M Emergency DepartmentThere was one theme that stood out on Thursday as the ribbon was cut on Southwestern Vermont Medical Center's new $31 million Emergency Department: Community. Celebrating National Breastfeeding MonthResearch indicates that breastfeeding can significantly reduce the risk of various health issues in both infants and mothers, including respiratory infections, allergies, and certain cancers in mothers. |