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Manchester resident takes on new leadership role with Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Manchester resident Kathy Fisher has joined the Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) Foundation Board of Directors.

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Bennington Police Lt. Camillo A. Grande, with SVMC’s Security Manager Eddie Pascucci, Pharmacy Director Rob Sherman and Administrative Assistant Ginger Ritchie

SVMC collects over 3,000 pounds of unused medication through MedSafe box

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center collects and safely disposes of unused or expired controlled substances and over-the-counter medications.

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Bentley Munsell, BSN, RN, CEN, pictured with ExpressCare staff

ExpressCare manager receives hospital’s first DAISY Nurse Leader Award

Bentley Munsell, BSN, RN, CEN, honored for his outstanding leadership at the hospital’s ExpressCare clinic.

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Nurse working with a patient

Career Opportunities: Nursing Open House launches October 18, continues monthly

SVMC invites invites current registered nurses, nursing graduate students and soon-to-be graduates to a monthly careers open house.

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'Sasquatch Search' comes to Bennington Oct. 12

The Bennington Sasquatch Search, a fun, free, (and furry) family event, is coming to Bennington on Saturday, Oct. 12.

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Brittany Priggen, RN

Nurse Preceptor Honored, Called a 'Credit to the Career'

A nurse preceptor in Southwestern Vermont Medical Center’s Medical-Surgical Unit was honored recently for the compassionate care provided to a patient with Alzheimer’s disease.

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 Pictured from left to right are: Dartmouth Health CEO and President Joanne Conroy, MD, U.S. Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT), SVMC President and CEO Thomas A. Dee, Don and Nancy Kendall, SVMC Board of Trustees Chair Kathy Fisher, Jackie and Tony Marro, Susan Hunt

SVMC marks completion of major construction and renovation projects

On Thursday, August 29, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), a member of Dartmouth Health, celebrated the completion of a three-year renovation and construction project.

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Laurie Darby, RN; Caraline Sprague, RN; Ryan Rogge; and Olivia Sandquist, RN

SVMC nurses and technician honored for exceptional patient care

Three Southwestern Vermont Medical Center nurses and an emergency department technician were honored recently for going above and beyond for patient care.

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Southwestern Vermont Health Care Announces Next Steps for Redevelopment of Southern Vermont College

The proposed five-star resort would include both fine and casual dining, a beauty and health spa, a fitness/wellness center, special events venue and other amenities.

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The nursing team at the Kendall Emergency Department at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), pictured here, recently received national recognition for excellence.

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Recognized for Excellence in Emergency Nursing

Emergency Department at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) has been selected as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association’s 2024 Lantern Award.

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