.Cheshire Medical Center, Dartmouth Health #resident Betsy Assoumou, MD, MBA, grew up dreaming of being a #doctor, but pursued accounting instead. After her mom died of #BreastCancer, she changed course & went to med school. “She's the reason I'm doing this,” she told The Keene Sentinel. bit.ly/4dUIUwM

.Becker's Hospital Review named Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center as #Vermont's best in its annual ranking of the top #RehabilitationHospital in each state. Congratulations to the team at Mt. Ascutney for this well-deserved honor! 👏🏆 bit.ly/3AADvg4

Starting a new high school or college sports season? Learn about the symptoms & solutions for female athlete triad from Cheshire Medical Center, Dartmouth Health. This medical condition can negatively affect physically active females, often as a result of overtraining. cheshiremed.org/health-wellnes…

Bladder control problems are incredibly common and almost always treatable. Learn about your options during our virtual educational event! Thursday, September 19, 2024 6 pm to 7 pm Event information and registration at https:/tinyurl.com/DrMarksEvent Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

.SVMC celebrated the completion construction and renovations this week, including major upgrades to the #EmergencyDepartment. The ED includes a number of modernizations to enhance care, safety for staff and patients, and patient and family experience. 🏥 bit.ly/4cO9Ey0

Discussions on cognitive health have gained momentum post the June presidential debate. Wondering how to differentiate normal aging from serious issues such as dementia or cognitive impairment? Learn the signs and tips to safeguard your brain's health: dartmouth-health.org/living-better/…

Should you be afraid of mosquito bites this fall? Mosquito-borne illnesses are rare in New Hampshire and Vermont, but they do occur. Here’s what to keep in mind when going outdoors. Hear from our Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics experts on this timely topic. dartmouth-health.org/living-better/…

A research team led by Dartmouth Health and Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth has been approved for $2.1M in funding by The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, to study patient and public involvement in research. Learn more at dartmouth-health.org/about/news/art…

Make #COVID, #flu & #RSV shots part of your fall to-dos. “The severity [of the respiratory infection season] will depend a lot on how many choose to get immunized against...the respiratory viruses of concern,” Cheshire Medical Center, Dartmouth Health's Aalok Khole, MD, FACP, FIDSA told The Keene Sentinel. bit.ly/4cEVdML

A DNR can help patients convey their end-of-life wishes, but studies show they're sometimes overriden or misinterpreted. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics Dartmouth Health Palliative Care's Maxwell Vergo, MD, told The New York Times patients should also consider a POLST form, which offers more clarity. nyti.ms/3AE0o2p

Struggling with sleepless nights? Get valuable insights about sleep disorders and their effect on your wellbeing from our latest newsletter: dartmouth-health.org/living-better/…

You can be healthy eating #vegan, but protein intake isn't the only thing to be mindful of, says Dartmouth Cancer Center #dietician Dianne Kelecy. “It's also going to be harder to get omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and vitamins D and B12 on a vegan diet,” she said. cancer.dartmouth.edu/stories/articl…

#HRT is often prescribed to women to relieve uncomfortable #menopause symptoms. Weight management gets harder during and after menopause, but there's no evidence to suggest this is caused by HRT, Dartmouth Health #OBGYN Angela Koenig, MD, told Lose It!. msn.com/en-us/health/o…

Bleeding after sex is usually harmless, but can be a sign of cervical cancer and precancer. It's best to get a pelvic exam just to be safe, Dartmouth Health #OBGYN Maris Toland, MD, told Everyday Health. everydayhealth.com/sexual-health/…

Addressing healthcare workforce shortage with a proactive approach! Learn about Dartmouth Health Careers' groundbreaking apprenticeship programs designed to amplify critical skills. For more, check out: aha.org/developing-cli… Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics American Hospital Association #Healthcare #HealthCareers

Today, CHA's President and CEO, Matt Cook is speaking about the power of advocacy at the Northern New England Advocacy Collaborative hosted by Dartmouth Health's Children’s. Thank you to Keith Loud, MD, for the opportunity to participate in this discussion!

A note from our CEO Joanne Conroy.

.Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics and APD Hospital both made Becker's Hospital Review's recent ranking of hospitals nationwide that are highly recommended by patients. Congrats to the teams at DHMC and Alice Peck Day, who put patient safety, care and satisfaction first every day! 🎉 beckershospitalreview.com/rankings-and-r…

A successful #MAT program at a Maine jail for opioid-addicted inmates being released hinges on funding being renewed. “When a grant runs out, facilities and patients are right back at square one,” Dartmouth Health's Milan Satcher, MD, MPH, told The New York Times. nytimes.com/2024/09/09/hea…

When tragedy strikes, talking about it with kids can be hard. "Just be curious and listen to each other and let things bubble up," Cheshire Medical Center, Dartmouth Health psychologist Catherine Schuman, PhD, told The Keene Sentinel. (Trigger warning: This article references suicide.) sentinelsource.com/talking-about-…