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SVMC’s CEO named a “Champion” of nursing excellence
Tom Dee is the first hospital CEO named a DAISY Champion.

Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center, Valley Regional Hospital recognized for long-time American Hospital Association membership
The award acknowledges the hospitals’ longstanding dedication to improving health in their communities.

New food pantry opens at Dartmouth Cancer Center Bennington
The launch of Healing Harvest in Bennington was supported by donations to the SVRCC Patient Resource Fund, through the Southwestern Vermont Health Care Foundation.

Two Dartmouth Health hospitals named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 ranking of best hospitals for maternity care
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center was ranked as high-performing in maternity care at the national level, and Cheshire Medical Center was recognized for achievement in maternity care access.

Dartmouth Health designated by the state of New Hampshire as a Veteran-Friendly Business
The program recognizes businesses that have prioritize how service members, veterans and their families in New Hampshire are honored, fortified, empowered, and impacted.

Statement from Dartmouth Health on revised recommendation for hepatitis B vaccination of newborns
Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth Health Children’s will continue to counsel patients to vaccinate babies at birth

Dartmouth Health physicians: AI can transform rural healthcare, but not without significant technology, access improvements
“From Bandwidth to Bedside — Bringing AI-Enabled Care to Rural America” published in New England Journal of Medicine

After the loss of their baby girl, local family’s donation to Cheshire Medical Center will support other families grieving child loss
Jen and Dan Clayman presented the hospital with a check for $6,000 in memory of their daughter, Emberly Rose

Dartmouth Health adds 84 new providers from various disciplines across health system
These providers span 40 healthcare disciplines and practices across nine Dartmouth Health locations.

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center recognized nationally for nursing excellence
SVMC was the first hospital in Vermont to receive the designation in 2002