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Emily Zeitler, MD, MHS, with a patient.

3D Scholars Program: Fostering Connections within the Device Development Ecosystem

Dartmouth Health experts are driving innovation and forging collaboration in device development through the Dartmouth Device Development (3D) Scholars program.

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The Milk Lab team: Angelo Alvarez, Micaela Moravek, Margaret Bellerive, Allison M. Lawson, Emma Stelzner, Team Lead Derry LaBombard, Eden Larsen, Ginger Farineau, Keatyn Horne

When Your Newborn Baby Is Too Young or Sick to Eat by Mouth

Dietetic technicians in the Milk Drops Program, an initiative at the Intensive Care Nursery, make sure fragile babies get the care and nutrition they need.

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Dartmouth Health hospitals recognized for excellence with four-star CMS ratings

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Valley Regional Hospital, and Cheshire Medical have been recognized.

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Expansion underway at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center’s Patient Pavilion

Project set for completion by August 2026

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Cardiologist explains heart anatomy using a model

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.

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Alyce Vendetti, PA, and Hannah Bensimhon, MD, at DHMC

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.

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Mountain view during summer in Vermont and New Hampshire

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.

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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.

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Caitlin I. Booze, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, with a patient

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.

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U.S. News & World Report names Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center as a Best Hospital for 2025-2026

Dartmouth Health’s Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) has again been named by U.S. News & World Report as a 2025-2026 Best Hospital.

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