Recognition

Nurse residency program at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital becomes first in New Hampshire to receive national accreditation
APD’s commitment to nursing excellence earns national recognition

Dartmouth Health Children’s Erik M. Shessler, MD, named New Hampshire’s Pediatrician of the Year
Shessler is president emeritus of New Hampshire chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Seven Dartmouth Health nurses recognized among the best in New Hampshire at 2025 Excellence in Nursing Awards
The Excellence in Nursing Awards honor the unsung heroes of the state’s healthcare community.

Dartmouth Health team awarded by U.S. Department of Labor for Vermont program supporting workers with mental health conditions
Staff received Resilient Workplace Innovation Award

Dartmouth Health’s New Hampshire Hospital chief medical officer awarded for advocacy work by New Hampshire Medical Society
Jeffrey C. Fetter, MD, received the Advocate of the Year Award, honoring a distinguished physician who demonstrates exceptional commitment to advocating for NHMS’ legislative and policy priorities.

Dartmouth Cancer Center named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2024 list of top hospitals, health systems with oncology programs
The list highlights over 100 institutions with oncology programs driving innovation, research and discovery.

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’s Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center awarded “A” Hospital Safety Grade
Leapfrog assigns grades to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.

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.