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Celebrating 500 Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Patients Treated at Dartmouth Health
In January 2025, Dartmouth Health celebrated its 500th Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) procedure.

Heart Failure Length-of-Stay Research Aims to Optimize Patient Care
Researchers are using AI to look for factors that contribute to a longer length of stay, with the aim of identifying at-risk patients and developing scalable management strategies.

How You Can Stay Safe in the Summer Heat
Heat waves and poor air quality can affect our health—especially if you are someone with lung or heart conditions. Here are some tips for staying safe as temperatures rise.

Robotic Cardiac Surgery Promotes 'Game-Changing' Patient Care
Local patients will no longer have to travel to Boston or New York to access minimally invasive robotic mitral valve procedures.

New Electrophysiology Device Clinic Serves Southern NH Residents
Patients in Concord, Manchester, and Nashua who need a pacemaker, defibrillator, or loop monitor can now access pre- and post-surgical care and ongoing follow-up close to home.

U.S. News & World Report names Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center as a Best Hospital for 2025-2026
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital also recognized as high performing in hip replacement

Dartmouth Cancer Center opens radiation oncology facility in Manchester
Radiation therapy, other cancer treatments now available at one convenient Dartmouth Health location

Dartmouth Health adds nine new providers from various disciplines across health system
Providers span eight healthcare disciplines and practices across two Dartmouth Health locations

Sarah H. Finn, MD, named obesity medicine section chief of Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center’s Walter and Carole Young Center for Digestive Health
Finn will also continue to serve as the medical director for the Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Weight Center in Manchester and Nashua.

Advanced Cardiac Imaging Capabilities Enhance Coordination of Care
Dartmouth Health is now offering cardiac PET and will soon offer cardiac CT in southern New Hampshire, creating a new referral option for primary care providers and patients.