Health and Wellness

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.

Renal Denervation: A New Option for Refractory High Blood Pressure
Dartmouth Health now offers a minimally invasive interventional cardiology treatment for hypertension—taking a team approach to long-term blood pressure control.

Celebrate with fireworks safely - be prepared, be safe, be responsible
Here are tips for keeping you—and your family—safe around fireworks.

Signs, Symptoms and Types of Diabetes: What You Need to Know
Diabetes rates are rising among children and adults. Find out more about this disease and why early diagnosis is so important.

What is Cystic Fibrosis and How Is It Treated?
Pediatric Gastroenterologist Julie Sanville, DO, FAAP, talks about this genetic disorder and why raising awareness is so important.

How to Talk about Staying Safe from Guns
Gun injuries are now the leading cause of death for children and teens, ages one to 17, Learn how you can help protect children from unsupervised firearms.

How to Avoid Pressure Injuries
Being confined to a bed or chair can lead to what are commonly known as pressure wounds or bed sores. A group of nurses implemented a program so that their patients would no longer suffer from them.

Monitoring Pollen Close to Home
If you suffer from spring allergies in the Upper Valley, this pollen-counting station provides data on pollen levels near you.

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.