<div>BENNINGTON - On Tuesday, October 1, at 6 pm, the Center for Communication in Medicine will host the next in a series of SpeakSooner webinars, “Communication Between Patients and Healthcare Providers: It’s More Important Than You Think.” Even though it’s hard, it’s inevitable that a loved one will be a patient someday. It’s undeniable that ineffective communication can take a human and economic toll leading to unnecessary suffering for patients, regrets for families, and increased health care costs.Support local journalism. Access to our full website, including e-edition archives, starts at only $2.Are you a current online subscriber? Click to login.If you have a print subscription, you can now add online access at no additional charge. Just email us with your name and mailing address to set it up.Thank you for supporting community journalism and The Deerfield Valley News.</div>

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Program on health care discussions

BENNINGTON - On Tuesday, October 1, at 6 pm, the Center for Communication in Medicine will host the next in a series of SpeakSooner webinars, “Communication Between Patients and Healthcare Providers: It’s More Important Than You Think.” Even though it’s hard, it’s inevitable that a loved one will be a patient someday. It’s undeniable that ineffective communication can take a human and economic toll leading to unnecessary suffering for patients, regrets for families, and increased health care costs.