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Stress Management

Taking Control of Stress Before It Controls You

Stress is a part of life. While it may feel like it exists solely in your head, stress can affect virtually every part of the body.

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Spring Cleaning Safely

Tips for Safely Tackling Spring Cleaning

SVMC occupational therapist Lauren Conigliaro OTD, OTR/L shares tips for refreshing your living space, with an eye toward maximizing productivity and preventing injuries.

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Bennington Police Lt. Camillo A. Grande, with SVMC’s Security Officer Eddie Pascucci, Pharmacy Director Rob Sherman and Administrative Assistant Ginger Ritchie gathered in October 2024 to mark the collection of over 3,000 pounds of medications.

Spring Clean Your Medicine Cabinet

Mark your calendar: April 26 is the DEA Drug Take-Back Day

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Bromley President and General Manager, Josh Witkin (left) presents a check to SVMC’s President and CEO Thomas A. Dee.

‘Mom’s Day Off’ Raises $11k for Breast Care Program

Bromley Mountain’s 22nd annual “Mom’s Day Off” event raised more than $11,000 on February 28, benefiting breast care services at the Dartmouth Cancer Center at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.

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Thomas A. Dee, CEO and president of Southwestern Vermont Health Care

Dee Announces Retirement from SVHC; Search for New Leader Underway

Thomas A. Dee, CEO and president of Southwestern Vermont Health Care has announced his upcoming retirement from the helm of the organization that he has led for the last 16 years.

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A close-up view of a person's eye, showing one half of the eye slightly clouded and the other half clear

Cataract Surgery: A Clear Path to Better Vision

Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures and the most effective for restoring vision impaired by cataracts.

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Members of the SVMC Occupational Therapy team standing outside

The Life-Changing Benefits of Occupational Therapy

For the millions of people who suffer an illness, injury, or a condition that makes performing even the simplest tasks occupational therapy can be life changing.

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A woman, outside, sneezing into a tissue.

Surviving the Sneezing Season

With proper preparation and strategies, you can minimize the impact of spring allergies.

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A child with her hand placed on her forehead, being comforted by an adult.

The Hidden Dangers of Concussions

While symptoms can appear immediately, sometimes they may not be noticed until days or even weeks after the injury.

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A man and child sitting next to each other, talking

Talking To Your Child About Drinking

As a parent or concerned adult in a teen or even tween’s life, you are in a unique position to help them avoid these risks.

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