News Releases
SVMC’s new fitness series aims to help patients affected by cancer discover the benefits of safe, supported movement.
new fitness program at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), Fitness for Wellness combines exercise, professional guidance, and camaraderie.
More than 4,000 pounds of unused medications safely collected at SVMC
On September 10, 2026, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), a member of Dartmouth Health, surpassed collecting 4,000 pounds of unused medications properly disposed of and safely collected at the hospital’s secure kiosk.
'No Surrender:' Benefit concert brings The Boss to Manchester
The music of Bruce Springsteen, performed by No Surrender: The Ultimate Springsteen Tribute, is coming to Southern Vermont Arts Center on Wednesday, August 26
SVMC names Patricia Fisher, MD, as new chief medical officer
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), a member of Dartmouth Health, has named Patricia L. Fisher, MD, MHA, CPHQ, as its next chief medical officer (CMO). She will officially begin her role on October 12, 2026.
Baby Cafe finds new home on Main Street in Bennington
The Baby Café is a free, drop-in, informal breastfeeding support group offering ongoing professional lactation care and intervention.
A ‘Dynamic’ Take on Injury Prevention: SVMC’s Dawn Petit Develops Program
Pickleball injury rates have risen significantly with the popularity of the sport. Emergency visits for pickleball injuries have gone up by 91%, with majority of those patients being over 50 years old.
SVMC launches capital campaign for Family Medicine Residency build-out
The event, which raised more than $981,000 and welcomed nearly 350 guests to the 1768 Hubbell Homestead in Bennington, launched a new capital campaign to build a Family Medicine Residency in downtown Bennington as part of Phase II of the Putnam Block.
Employees honored for exemplifying SVMC values
SVMC recently honored five employees for embodying the values of quality, empathy, stewardship, teamwork and safety.
SVMC's Estevan Garcia recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review
Three Dartmouth Health system leaders have been named to Becker’s Hospital Review in its 2026 list of “Rural Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know.”