Dr. Mark Novotny, interim CEO of Southwestern Vermont Health Care, speaks during a public forum Thursday in Bennington. Speakers defended and criticized the former CEO, Harvey Yorke, who was fired amid a financial crisis. The chairman of the Board of Trustees said the health care system was obligated to pay Yorke the balance of a severance package.
9/3/2009
Album ID: 829227
Photos by Peter Crabtree
Hospital forum
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Members of the public attend a Manchester forum Monday devoted to the state of Southwestern Vermont Health Care. Many of the audience members were affiliated with the hospital. Dr. Mark Novotny, the interim CEO, reported that the hospital's financial picture was brightening. Howard McNally, a member of the SVHC board, said directors relied on a consultant's advice when signing a contract with former CEO Harvey Yorke.
8/31/2009
Album ID: 826753
Photos by Peter Crabtree
First baby of the year
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A Bennington couple are the proud parents of the new year's first baby born at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.
1/7/2009
Album ID: 667447
Photos by John D. Waller
Dr. Orion Howard
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Dr. Orion Howard is a new oncologist at the Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center in Bennington. A Williams College graduate, Howard said he hopes to bring much needed continuity to the center, which has seen several personnel changes in the past year.
1/24/2008
Album ID: 415239
Photos by Peter Crabtree
New pediatrician
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Clay Bates, 2, plays Tuesday during an open house for Dr. Martin Luloff, a pediatrician who joined the Bennington medical community in October. Luloff was recruited by Southwestern Vermont Health Care after a dispute over on-call coverage led to the departure of the highly regarded Dr. Philip Schultz.
12/11/2007
Album ID: 389237
Photos by Peter Crabtree
SVMC expansion plans
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Kevin McDonald, a vice president at Southwestern Vermont Health Care, explains the hospital's proposed expansion during an interview in his office Wednesday.
10/3/2007
Album ID: 345865
Photos by Peter Crabtree
Practical nurses
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Graduates of the Vermont Technical College practical nursing program applaud during a pinning ceremony at the Moose Lodge in Bennington. Two dozen men and women graduated from the Putnam campus this year.
6/21/2007
Album ID: 290911
Photos by Peter Crabtree
Red Cross blood drive
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Joyce Gustavson prepares to donate blood Wednesday during a Red Cross drive at the First Baptist Church in Bennington. "I think this is my 10-gallon mark," she said. The drive continues Thursday, April 19, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donors receive free T-shirts and there is a Red Sox ticket promotion.
4/18/2007
Album ID: 257381
Photos by Peter Crabtree
Blueprint for Health update
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Dr. Mark Novotny updates Bennington-area legislators about an initiative to provide Vermonters who have chronic conditions with tools to manage their health.
2/26/2007
Album ID: 235423
Photos by Peter Crabtree
Gov. Douglas tours "sick building"
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Gov. James Douglas meets with employees of the state office building in Bennington. Six current and former workers there have been diagnosed with sarcoidosis.
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