Awards and Recognition

Dartmouth Health vascular surgeon receives $50,000 to research how to make vascular care more patient-centered
The findings of Krafcik’s study will help lay the groundwork for a planned multicenter randomized trial and the potential for broader use in clinical practice.

Dartmouth Health transplant team awarded $375K prize to create telehealth program for kidney transplant patients in rural communities
Proposal one of nine winners of the 2026 KidneyX Living Link Empower Challenge

Dartmouth Health named one of Becker’s Cardiology’s top 100 heart programs for 2026
Honorees selected for contributions to setting standard for cardiovascular care

Dartmouth Health researcher receives NIH New Innovator Award to study skin fungi’s role in atopic dermatitis
Kowalski’s research centers on the skin mycobiome – the community of fungi that live on the skin.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center named to Becker’s 100 great hospitals in America 2026 list
Becker’s annual list recognizes hospitals that demonstrate excellence across patient care, safety, innovation, and healthcare delivery.

Three Dartmouth Health employees honored as 2026 New Hampshire Healthcare Heroes
Kang was recognized during a ceremony at DHMC on July 31, and Bostwick was celebrated at a ceremony at Cheshire on Aug. 14. Looser will be recognized at Hampstead Hospital in September.

Dartmouth Health immunization leader recognized for contributions to public health
L’Heureux was selected from a pool of healthcare professionals, community advocates, and other immunization leaders for his contributions to public health in New Hampshire.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center named New Hampshire’s top hospital by U.S. News & World Report for 2026-2027
DHMC ranked regionally as the number one hospital in New Hampshire and was also recognized in northern New Hampshire.

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 honored for supporting National Guard and Reserve service members
The award was presented during a ceremony on June 17 at Dartmouth Health’s Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.