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A five-minute check can keep you tick-free

Tick Check Cheat Sheet

Five minutes can keep you safe and tick-free

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Pictured: Deb Malachuk, RN, Katelyn O'Neill MS,CCC-SLP, President & CEO Estevan Garcia, MD, DrPH, Rodney Baker, Hattie Jowett, Kim Webster, RN

Employees honored for exemplifying SVMC values

SVMC recently honored five employees for embodying the values of quality, empathy, stewardship, teamwork and safety.

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CEOs recognized by Becker's

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.”

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SVMC’s President and CEO Estevan Garcia, MD, DrPH

‘Mom’s Day Off’ raises $15k for breast cancer services

The annual ski event hit a new record this year for local breast care services

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SVMC and Belong Health

Medicare Shared Savings Program: Belong Health and SVMC

SVMC transitioned to a new partnership with Belong Health to participate in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP)

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PTAP Accreditation at SVMC

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center’s nurse residency program receives national recognition

SVMC is the only hospital in Vermont with a program for new graduate RNs accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP).

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Physicians, providers and nurses from SVMC Women's & Children's and SVMC Pediatrics gather to celebrate Team Birth April 1.

Dartmouth Health Launches TeamBirth To Enhance Patient Experience During Labor And Delivery

SVMC is among the Dartmouth Health hospitals to launch Team Birth

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Updated Campus Map of SVMC, effective March 18, 2026

Cancer Center project impacts parking, access starting March 18

Starting on Wednesday, March 18, the front entrance to the Dartmouth Cancer Center Bennington will be closed. This closure will be in effect for the next year.

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SVMC Today branding with Estevan Garcia

SVMC president and CEO to host community events across the region

Estevan Garcia is traveling throughout the communities SVMC serves to share updates on new initiatives and strategic expansions aimed at enhancing local care and improving access across the region.

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SVMC earns Joint Commission accreditation

SVMC earns Joint Commission re-accreditation

This accreditation means our rural hospital and practice locations meet the same rigorous standards of quality and safety as hospitals across the country, ensuring our community can receive high-quality care close to home.

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