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John T. Mullen, MD, FACS, named chair of the department of surgery at Dartmouth Health’s Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Geisel School of Medicine
Mullen to start new role in August

A Morning Surgery in the OR
Team members here bring passion, commitment, and urgency to their work. Because they work at a teaching hospital, they also strive to learn, always putting patient health first. Learn about the many people involved in an OR procedure.

Foods With the Magnesium Your Body Needs
Magnesium is essential for your health. But many people aren’t getting enough magnesium in their diet. Find out which foods could provide you what you need.

DHMC opens adolescent medical psychiatry unit to help address ongoing shortage of pediatric mental health beds
The six-bed inpatient unit will provide care to adolescents ages 12 to 17 experiencing mental health crises.

“We’re being measured at the highest standards” – Dartmouth Health trauma programs at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Children’s Hospital at DHMC verified by American College of Surgeons
DHMC and CHaD have the highest level of adult and pediatric trauma center verification in New Hampshire, at Levels I and II, respectively.

Training for a marathon? Prepare your run with these 4 tips
Follow these top marathon training tips from Scott Klass, MD, MS, Sports Medicine doctor at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and New London Hospital.

How to Protect Yourself and Others From Measles Outbreaks
Measles cases are spiking, but the virus is almost entirely preventable through the MMR vaccine.

Think Twice Before Buying Your Child That Beauty Cream
Sales of beauty products for young girls are skyrocketing, but don’t believe the marketing hype. The ingredients for good skin care are as simple as ever for girls.

What You Need to Know About Avian Influenza Virus
Find out about infection rates and how to protect yourself from what is more formally called Influenza A subtype H5N1 and less formally, bird flu.