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Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center names 2026 Varnum Quality Healthcare Award recipients
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 what you can do yourself to help manage feelings of anxiety when they show up.

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.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center named to Becker’s 100 great hospitals in America 2026 list
Becker’s annual list recognizes hospitals that demonstrate excellence across patient care, safety, innovation, and healthcare delivery.

A New Therapy for People Suffering from Abdominal Fluid Buildup Caused by Liver Cirrhosis
Patients with chronic and severe abdominal fluid buildup called severe ascites and caused by liver cirrhosis have a new treatment option.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center celebrates opening of new Mammography Imaging Center
The new facility brings screening and diagnostic mammography services together in one location, eliminating the long-standing need for patients to navigate between separate areas of the hospital for imaging, follow-up testing, and biopsies.

Is Fish Brain Food?
Clinical Dietitian Jean M. Copeland, RD, CSG, LD, explains why oily fish could help improve your cognitive function and support your heart health, too.

DHMC welcomes patients to the new and expanded Heart and Vascular Unit
DHMC welcomes patients to the new and expanded Heart and Vascular Unit on the fifth floor of the Patient Pavilion.