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Dartmouth Health expert shares tips to prevent common summertime injuries
As New Englanders head outdoors to enjoy hiking, biking, swimming and other summer activities, Dartmouth Health is reminding families that many of the season’s most common injuries are preventable with a little bit of planning.

Joanne M. Conroy, MD, and Lauren A. Geddes Wirth, MD, recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review
This marks the second consecutive year that Conroy and Wirth have been recognized on Becker’s annual list.

Dartmouth Health secures $11.8M NIH grant to create research program focused on aging with serious illness
The Center for Aging with Serious Illness will address gaps in the study of health challenges facing chronically ill older adults, a fast-growing population.

Valley Regional Hospital expands surgical services with robotic-assisted technology and new specialty care
Hospital leaders say the investment is part of a broader effort to expand access to advanced surgical care in the region.

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital helps launch LEBMed program to train future healthcare workforce
Partnership with Lebanon High School and River Valley Community College creates pathway to Licensed Nursing Assistant certification

Dartmouth Health psychiatrist recognized nationally for mental health leadership
Hattan has worked closely with NAMI New Hampshire to strengthen patient and family engagement in psychiatric care.

Dartmouth Cancer Center oncologist urges awareness of male breast cancer symptoms
Recent public attention surrounding male breast cancer is prompting new conversations about a disease many people do not realize can affect men.

Dartmouth Health infectious disease physician to help advance national infection prevention efforts
Andujar will help review and contextualize emerging evidence, identify areas where clearer guidance is needed, and support rapid-response strategies during emerging infectious disease threats.

Dartmouth Health physician receives highest honor from Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Society
Jay C. Buckey Jr., MD, was awarded the Undersea and Hyperbatric Medicine Society's Albert R. Behnke Award during the 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting.

Dartmouth Health names Jonathan Welch, MD, MSc, as new chief operating officer
Welch joins Dartmouth Health from Geisinger Health System in Danville, PA.