Awards and Recognition

Becker’s Hospital Review honors New London Hospital CEO and president as one of America’s top critical access hospital executives
Lauren A. Geddes Wirth, MD, was named NLH’s CEO and president last month, after serving in the roles on an interim basis since March.

Dartmouth Health staff, trustees recognized at New Hampshire Hospital Association’s annual meeting
Dartmouth Health CEO and president Joanne M. Conroy, MD, presided as the meeting’s keynote speaker.

Dartmouth Health psychologist awarded by Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
The winner of the Rising Healthcare Leader award is chosen for their leadership in working to improve quality of life patients living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital named among Best Hospitals 2024-2025 for Hip Replacement by U.S. News & World Report
"High Performing" is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.

DHMC recognized as one of America’s great hospitals by Becker’s Hospital Review
Other honorees this year include Cleveland Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital, Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins Hospital and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

DHMC nationally recognized for commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care

U.S. News & World Report names Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center New Hampshire’s Best Hospital for 2024-2025
DHMC also named Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access

DHMC VP of operations elected to New England Life Care’s board of directors
In addition to trustees, the NELC board of directors provides governance oversight and ensures strategic alignment between member hospital systems and NELC.

Dartmouth Health psychiatrist honored with national award
Dartmouth Health physician Samantha K. Swetter, MD, was recently named an Exemplary Psychiatrist of the Year by the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Dartmouth Health radiologist selected for national educator award
The RSNA board of directors selects one radiologist each year that it believes best exemplifies this ideal and long-term commitment to the field.