Berkshire Magazine Fall 2024 | Page 2

The nursing team at the Kendall Emergency Department at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center .

Exceptional care is our specialty .

When the unexpected happens , you can rely on Southwestern Vermont Medical Center ( SVMC ) to provide exceptional care and comfort , with a team that is nationally recognized for excellence in emergency nursing .
The Kendall Emergency Department ( ED ) at SVMC was recently selected as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association ’ s 2024 Lantern Award ® for demonstrating excellence in leadership , practice , education , advocacy , and research performance . SVMC ’ s ED was one of 94 departments nationwide to be recognized , and the first in Vermont .
The Lantern Award showcases ED accomplishments in incorporating evidence-based practice and innovation into emergency care . Congratulations to our skilled and compassionate team for achieving this prestigious honor .
At SVMC , exceptional care is not only our specialty , it ’ s our mission .

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