The SVHC Foundation Welcomes Jason Dohaney to the Board

BENNINGTON, VT—May 10, 2022—Jason Dohaney, of Williamstown, MA, has joined the Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) Foundation Board of Directors.

“Jason is deeply committed to the important causes in his community,” said Bob Van Degna, Chair of the SVHC Foundation Board of Directors. “We are pleased that he has chosen to commit  his wealth of experience and valuable efforts to the SVHC Foundation in our mission to support health care within the regional communities we serve.”

Dohaney is an investment advisor and has been with MountainOne Investments since 2007. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from MCLA and his MBA from Quinnipiac University. He holds the FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities registrations as an Investment Advisor Representative of Commonwealth Financial Network® and is a licensed insurance agent for life, health, and annuities. An active member of the local community, Dohaney is the current vice-chair of the MCLA Foundation, president of the SteepleCats, and former president of the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce, the Northern Berkshire United Way, and the Fund for Williamstown. He lives in Williamstown with his wife and two daughters. He is an avid golfer and fitness enthusiast, and enjoys spending time with his family.

“I believe a commitment to one’s community is extremely important,” Dohaney said. “Southwestern Vermont Health Care is a vital organization in our area and part of what makes this region a wonderful place to live. I am pleased to do whatever I can to help improve health care in our communities.”

The SVHC Foundation Board of Directors consists of 20 members. Directors are nominated by members of the board. The SVHC Foundation’s mission is to engage in development and fundraising activities exclusively for the support of the Southwestern Vermont Health Care Corporation.

About SVHC:
Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) is a comprehensive, preeminent, healthcare system providing exceptional, convenient, and affordable care to the communities of Bennington and Windham Counties of Vermont, eastern Rensselaer and Washington Counties of New York, and northern Berkshire County in Massachusetts. SVHC includes Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center, the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation, and the SVHC Foundation. SVMC includes 25 primary and specialty care practices.

Southwestern Vermont Health Care is among the most lauded small rural health systems in the nation. It is the recipient of the American Hospital Association’s 2020 Rural Hospital Leadership Award. In addition, SVMC ranked fourth nationwide for the value of care it provides by the Lown Institute Hospital Index in 2020 and is a five-time recipient of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. It has also received the highest marks possible from the Leapfrog Group. The health system is fortunate to have the support of platinum-level corporate sponsor Mack, a leading supplier of contract manufacturing services and injection molded plastic parts based in Arlington, VT.

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center provides exceptional care without discriminating on the basis of an individual’s age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Language assistance services, free of charge, are available at 1-800-367-9559.