Awards and Recognition

Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire celebrates team members at Employee and Volunteer Appreciation event
November is National Home Health & Hospice Month

Dartmouth Health earns designations recognizing commitment to being an employer of choice in northern New England
Dartmouth Health was recently recognized by two organizations highlighting the health system’s commitment to retaining and attracting a diverse workforce—Stay Work Play New Hampshire and Best Place for Working Parents.

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.

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.

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

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.