Awards and Recognition
DHMC, CHaD recognized for excellence in echocardiography
DHMC’s Heart and Vascular Center has been IAC accredited for echocardiography since the accreditation program’s launch.
Dartmouth Health recognized by national organization Best Place for Working Parents
Dartmouth Health is committed to family-friendly benefits to support healthier families, thriving communities, and a strong, sustainable workforce.
DHMC, Cheshire earn Gold Seal certification for stroke care from the Joint Commission
Joint Commission standards are developed with input from healthcare professionals, providers, subject matter experts, consumers, and government agencies
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center named one of Forbes' best employers
DHMC was one of 1,417 companies across the United States included in the ranking.
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center ranked among America’s top 100 hospitals for 2025 by Becker’s Hospital Review
Other honorees include Boston Children’s Hospital, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Mayo Clinic.
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.
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.
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center recognized nationally for nursing excellence
SVMC was the first hospital in Vermont to receive the designation in 2002