Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

29/01/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE: Emergency Cold Weather Shelter Activated For This Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Nights

Bennington County’s emergency cold weather shelter program activation has been activated for this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights (January 29 - 31) to ensure that individuals and families experiencing homelessness have access to safe, warm overnight accommodations during dangerous temperatures.

An Emergency Cold Weather Shelter will be activated in Bennington County at the Episcopal Church located at 200 Pleasant Street, Bennington, Vermont. The shelter can accommodate up to 35 guests (Including families and unaccompanied homeless youth) and is available on a first come, first served basis.

People may come to the Shelter starting at 6:30 pm. Guests MUST arrive prior to 9:30 pm. Arrivals after 9:30 pm are not allowed except when accompanied by emergency personnel such as police or rescue squad. The shelter closes at 7 am for the day.

Upon entry, a brief intake will be conducted by shelter staff, including check-in and safety procedures. During this time, staff are also able to offer soft referrals to partnering agencies and programs, helping guests connect with available community resources and support services.

The Emergency Cold Weather Shelter provides:
● Safe, staffed overnight accommodations
● Warmth, cots, and access to restroom facilities
● Inclusive access for individuals, families, and unaccompanied youth
● Supportive service referrals through local partners

All unsheltered individuals, families, and youth experiencing homelessness in Bennington County are welcome to come. No referral is required. Currently the shelter is only scheduled to be open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights (January 29 - 31), 6:30 pm to 7:00 am the next morning.

No special transportation is scheduled for this shelter activation; guests are advised to take public transportation (no fare required) if needed or to arrange travel with family or friends to the Episcopal Church at 200 Pleasant Street in Bennington.

For more information on shelter operations or assistance accessing the shelter, community members may reach out to: Roxanne Carelli, Executive Director of Operational Development and Shelter Services: (838) 218-6975
roxanne.carelli@bcchvt.org

26/01/2026

Monday, January, 26, 2026, 6:30 am: Please check back to our page for the most updated information. In cases of office/service closures, scheduled patients have been notified and will be rescheduled.

As of Monday, 6 a.m.:
*SVMC Orthopedics and Northern Berkshire Orthopedics will be closed today
*Additional specialty care office closures include: Pulmonology, Neurology and Rheumatology
*Dartmouth Cancer Center Bennington’s Radiation Oncology is closed but Medical Oncology and Palliative services will be open.

Previous updates:
*SVMC’s Outpatient Lab services will be closed Monday
*Outpatient Rehab services (cardiac, occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy) will be closed Monday. This includes services at satellite locations.
*Twin Rivers Medical and Capital Bariatrics will be closed Monday.

25/01/2026

Sunday, Jan. 25, 3 pm: Please check our page for the most updated posts on closures or delays.

As of Sunday afternoon:
* SVMC’s Outpatient Lab services will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26.

Previous updates:
* Outpatient Rehab services (cardiac, occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy) will be closed Monday. This includes services at satellite locations.
* ExpressCare closed at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25, for the safety of staff and patients.
* Twin Rivers Medical and Capital Bariatrics will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, to comply with the New York State of Emergency and Travel Ban.

If you can stay home during the storm, please do. As always, SVMC's Kendall Emergency Department will remain open, in case of emergency.

25/01/2026

Sunday, Jan. 25, 10 am: Please check our page for the most updated posts on closures or delays related to the impending winter storm.

As of Sunday morning:
* SVMC's Outpatient Rehab services (Cardiac, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy) will be closed Monday, Jan. 26. This includes services at satellite locations. Patients will be contacted today for rescheduling.

Previous updates:
* ExpressCare in Bennington will close at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25, for the safety of staff and patients.
* Twin Rivers Medical and Capital Bariatrics will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, to comply with the New York State of Emergency and Travel Ban.

If you can stay home during the storm, please do. As always, SVMC's Kendall Emergency Department will remain open, in case of emergency.

24/01/2026

Saturday, Jan. 24, 12:30 p.m. - Please check back to our page for the latest information on services or practices that may be impacted by the impending storm.

As of Saturday afternoon:
* ExpressCare in Bennington will close at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25, for the safety of staff and patients.
* SVMC's Twin Rivers Medical and Capital Bariatrics will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, to comply with the State of New York's Travel Ban.

Please stay home and stay safe, if possible. In cases of emergency, SVMC's Kendall Emergency Department will be open.

22/01/2026

Calling All RNs Ready to Make a Bigger Impact.

Are you a nurse who thrives on care coordination, critical thinking, and truly walking alongside patients through their healthcare journey?

SVMC’s Bridge to Primary Care RN Clinical Coordinator role offers a meaningful opportunity to transform care for high-risk, complex, and chronic patients—where your expertise truly changes lives.

In this role, you’ll partner with primary care providers, patients, families, and community resources to ensure seamless transitions across the care continuum. You’ll help patients navigate a complex healthcare system, remove barriers to care, and deliver guidance that keeps them supported, informed, and safe.

Learn more and apply today: https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/svhealthcare #/job/4265

19/01/2026

Staying on top of important medical screenings just got easier, thanks to an expansion of SVMC’s scheduling system.
Existing patients are now receiving appointment options for screenings, including mammograms and lung cancer scans, via text messaging.

Here’s how it works:
▶️ A patient will receive an initial welcome text from “SVMC Appointment Reminder.”
▶️ A screening reservation option will then arrive, including the screening date, time and location. If the time works, a patient can simply reply “1” to confirm or “9” to reschedule or decline.
▶️ Once a date is confirmed, patients receive a helpful appointment reminder one month and one week prior to the appointment.
▶️ Patients are also texted a link to test preparation instructions for their particular screening.

To learn more, including how to confirm the text is from SVMC, click the link: https://svmc.org/news-events/article/click-confirm-get-screened-svmc-automates-appointment-system

17/01/2026

The Dartmouth Cancer Center Bennington is hosting this next meeting of the Southwest Vermont Multiple Myeloma Support Group, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 1-2:30 pm.

Email SWVermontMM@imfsupport.org for more information!

16/01/2026

Heritage Family Cares 4 You (HFCares4U) — a charitable foundation through Heritage Family Credit Union— recently awarded SVMC’s Baby Café a $5,000 grant!

SVMC launched Baby Café through its Women’s and Children’s Services (WCS) in 2024. The program is a free, drop-in, informal breastfeeding and social support group for parents, providing lunch and access to lactation experts. Baby Café meets weekly at Bennington Community Market, every Wednesday, from 11 am to 12:30 pm.

“This program brings together 15-25 parents each week to enjoy a meal and talk with professionals who can provide advice and guidance,” said Mindy Dame, MS, RN, director of SVMC’s WCS and OBGYN. “The program is entirely free of charge. That’s why this gift from Heritage is so important. It allows us to continue this vital community program.”

We’re so grateful to Heritage Family Credit Union for seeing how much this program benefits the health of our parents and children!

SVMC's Baby Cafe is the only program of its kind in Vermont and nearby Massachusetts.

12/01/2026

A perfect way to celebrate 16 years of impact! Thank you, Tom Dee!

Appreciate the wonderful effort by our staff and Gvh Studio, Inc to bring this history wall to life.

08/01/2026

New year, new career: Join the Medical Practice division at SVMC.

SVMC has full- and part-time opportunities available for patient coordinators, Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN).
Staff at our medical practices work Monday through Friday, no nights and no weekends.

Visit our website to find the opportunity that’s right for you: https://svmc.org/careers.

08/01/2026