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Where To Go if You Are in Need of Food
If you are finding it hard to meet your own or your family’s dietary or nutrition needs, these Vermont and New Hampshire organizations can help. Most accept donations, too.

Three Dartmouth Health hospitals earn distinction as TeamBirth Recognized sites
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Dartmouth Health introduced TeamBirth at DHMC, Cheshire, and SVMC in March 2026.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center names 2026 Varnum Quality Healthcare Award recipients
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Established in 2006 through an endowment created by DHMC trustees upon the retirement of then-president James W. Varnum, the award recognizes employees who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to putting patients and families first.

The Growth of Minimally Invasive and Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Surgery
Strong outcomes, together with a commitment to research and innovation, are fueling increased demand for surgery that reduces trauma and recovery times.

Do You Sometimes Suffer from Anxiety?
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions. Learn how to help manage feelings of anxiety when they show up and how to belly breathe.

New Research on Rural vs. Urban Hospice Care
The study, led by palliative medicine physician Claire K. Ankuda, MD, MPH, MSc, looks at length of stay, setting of care, staff visits, and rates of higher-level hospice care.

Researchers Identify Additional Risk for Patients with Tickborne Alpha-Gal Syndrome
Study authors anticipate their findings may change transfusion practices due to resulting complications in how certain patients are able to safely receive a blood plasma or platelet transfusion.