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Cheshire Medical Center partnership with New England College strengthens rural nursing workforce pipeline
The partnership with NEC was announced in December 2023 as a way to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce by creating a direct pathway from the classroom to a clinical setting.

Dartmouth Health secures $900K to establish inpatient program for pregnant patients with substance use disorders
This initiative addresses a critical healthcare gap and provides a vital safety net, positioning DHMC as a center of excellence for perinatal addiction care in New Hampshire and northern New England.

Dartmouth Health physician earns national obesity medicine honor
The national award recognized the Obesity Medicine Association member who achieved the highest score on the ABOM certification exam administered in the fall of 2025.

Supported by Dartmouth Health, American Heart Association New Hampshire’s 2026 Heart Walk to raise funds, CPR awareness
Event raises funds to advance lifesaving research, increase CPR education and training and drive equitable health for all

Dartmouth Health expands support for uninsured and underinsured patients in the Upper Valley
As part of the collaboration, Dartmouth Health is supporting a dedicated medical director role.

Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center named to Becker’s “100 critical access hospitals to know” list
Since its establishment in 1933, MAHHC has built a reputation for patient-centered care and deep community connection throughout the region.

New Dartmouth Cancer Center study finds rural patients face delays in head and neck cancer treatment
The study focuses on whether patients begin radiation therapy within the recommended six-week window after surgery, a timeline known to improve survival for people with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Valley Regional Hospital and Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center celebrate DAISY and BEE Award recipients
Tena Barnes Carraher, who co-founded the DAISY Foundation, attended both celebrations and spoke about the importance of recognizing extraordinary compassion and clinical excellence in healthcare.

Dartmouth Health nurses named among New Hampshire’s best in 2026 Excellence in Nursing Awards
Honors have also been given to the entire neurology nursing team within DHMC.

Study led by Dartmouth Cancer Center examines whether fewer bladder cancer procedures can safely improve patient experience
Reducing unnecessary procedures could lower discomfort and healthcare costs for thousands of patients without compromising quality of care.