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Dartmouth Health Children's is NH’s only comprehensive, full-service pediatric health system providing primary, specialty, and tertiary care to the children of NH, VT, and beyond. The opinions expressed on this page are not necessarily those of the Dartmouth Health Children's community, and any links to other sites from comments on this page are not to be construed as an endorsement by Dartmouth Health Children's. PATIENT FEEDBACK
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03/19/2026

Firefighters, police officers, and first responders from around New Hampshire laced up their skates last weekend for a great cause. More than 5,000 spectators showed up to support our 18th annual Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship and raised over $285,000 to support critical healthcare services for our patients and their families. 🏒

We had some very special guests of honor, including Governor Kelly Ayotte, who helped kick off the event. Our facility dog, Maverick, was also in attendance and helped drop the puck alongside Team Fire Buddy Keir.

A special thank you to our host sponsor SNHU Arena, Team Sponsors: Metro Walls and MSA, Buddy Sponsor: Eastern Propane & Oil, and Media Partner: WMUR-TV for their continued support.

Congratulations to Team Police on their victory! 🏆

Visit the link in the comments for the WMUR story.

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Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

03/18/2026

Amer Al-Nimr, MD, shares that most stomachaches in children are typically caused by common, harmless factors like gas, mild indigestion, nerves, or stress.

If your child complains of a stomachache, make sure they are:

💧 Staying hydrated
🥗 Eating a balanced diet
🚽 Using the restroom regularly

Visit the link in the comments for more tips.
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Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

03/16/2026

When a child needs hospital care, it affects the whole family. At Dartmouth Health Children’s, our caregivers care for more than patients — they care for parents, siblings, and loved ones, too.

Know someone who made a hard season a little easier?

Honor them today with a message of gratitude or a gift in their name. Your appreciation means more than you know.

Learn more 👇
https://dhgeiselgiving.org/cause/honor-caregiver

03/14/2026

Dartmouth Health Children's Child Life and Social Work Team is made up of 56 dedicated staff members, 2 facility dogs, 1 Project SEARCH student, 1 intern, and 15 volunteers. Together, they support children and families through more than 55,000 patient encounters each year. They provide emotional support and guidance to help families cope with illness or injury.

They’re the ones sitting beside a child before surgery, helping them feel a little less scared and using therapeutic play to help kids express themselves. This team helps families navigate difficult diagnoses, connect them to resources, advocate for children, collaborate with care teams, and ensure each child’s unique needs are met.

March is Child Life and Social Work Appreciation Month, a time to celebrate these incredible individuals and facility dogs who make a real difference for our families every day.

If someone from our team has impacted your child’s life, we invite you to share your appreciation this month.

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Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

03/13/2026

Fire up the Zamboni and lace up your skates! 🏒⛸️🏅 We're just days away from the puck drop for our 18th annual Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship! Firefighters and police officers from around New Hampshire will face off this Sunday at the SNHU Arena to benefit Dartmouth Health Children's.

Reminder: kids 10 and under are FREE! The Kids Zone will be full of activities, including:
🎨 Face painting
🧸 Teddy Bear Clinic
🐕‍🦺 Meet our facility dogs
🐻 Meet some local mascots
🧪 Make & take science activity

There will also be a scavenger hunt with great prizes like:
• New Hampshire Fisher Cats tickets
• Texas Roadhouse meal cards
• SEE Science Center passes
• Battle of the Badges swag

Learn more and get your tickets today!
https://childrens.dartmouth-health.org/stories/article/media-advisory-2026-dartmouth-health-childrens-battle-badges-championship-game?utm_campaign=SS&utm_content=1773427201&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

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03/11/2026

Helping teens make their own healthy choices takes guidance, not control.

Pediatric Dietitian, Filomena Kersey, RDN, CD, CSO, LD, shares how limiting added sugar, keeping balanced options available, and ensuring enough calcium and vitamin D can support strong bones and lifelong healthy habits.

Visit the link in the comments for more kids' health and wellness tips

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Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

03/07/2026

🐾 Winnie here with a reminder that March marks the 6th Annual Josie’s Drive at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Blood Donor Program.

Josie was like any other child, until she was diagnosed with leukemia. During her treatment at Dartmouth Health Children's, Josie needed several blood transfusions. Her parents are grateful to the local blood donors and want to ensure that other children and adults in the community receive the transfusions they need by holding a blood drive.

🩸Fun fact: before I started working at the hospital, I was able to donate blood to help other dogs in need, just like human blood donors help patients every day.

In March, you can help another child like Josie by donating blood or platelets.

Schedule your appointment now https://donateblood.d-h.org/donor/schedules/center/1

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03/06/2026

About a month before his first birthday, Chase’s family noticed a large growth spurt in his head circumference. After further evaluation at Dartmouth Health Children's, they learned just a week before his first birthday that he would need brain surgery.

Today, at 9 years old, Chase is a proud Dartmouth Health Children’s patient and a huge hockey fan. 🏒

Chase, his mom Stefanie, and Team Fire players Stephen and Chris joined Heart of New Hampshire on WMUR-TV to share his journey and talk about the big game.

Join us on March 15th at the SNHU Arena for the 18th Annual Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship. Since 2008, this incredible game has raised more than $3.5 million for Dartmouth Health Children's to help kids with critical services such as support when they are in pediatric intensive care and management of chronic illnesses, as well as patient and family support services.

🔗 Link in the comments to watch WMUR-TV Heart of New Hampshire.

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Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

03/04/2026

Focusing on just one sport too early might seem like the key to success, but it’s actually one of the biggest causes of overuse injuries and burnout. Keith Loud, MD, MSc, explains why mixing up your child’s sports and taking one season each year to rest is better for their long-term health and performance.

Visit the link in the comments for more tips.

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Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

03/01/2026

At Dartmouth Health Children’s, healing comes with extra doses of compassion. 💚

From nurses who turn scary moments into smiles, to specialists who bring world-class pediatric care close to home—our caregivers show up for children and families every single day.

This month during the Honor a Caregiver campaign, you can recognize someone who made a difference for a child in your life. Send a tribute message, make a gift in their honor, or both. Join us today at https://dhgeiselgiving.org/cause/honor-caregiver

02/28/2026

🎉🐾 We have been celebrating Mavs birthday all month long! Let's look back on all that he accomplished this year.

This year, Mav and his handler Torie graduated from training and became a certified facility dog handler team. Mav moved out of his home and to Vermont and started his big boy job as the child life facility dog at Dartmouth Health Children’s in Lebanon. He won the hearts of many with his sweet chill demeanor and his loud snores. With his child life handler, he provided over 500 patient and family interventions in less than a year. Some highlights include helping kids cope with lab draws, injections, and IV starts, among other things.

Help us wish Maverick a Happy Birthday in the comments!

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02/27/2026

Last weekend, the New Hampshire Mountain Kings helped kick off Battle of the Badges celebrations! Our ambassador families joined players and sponsors from Team Fire and Team Police for a special Buddy Day where they created posters, cheered on the Mountain Kings and even participated in a shoot-out.

The team wore custom “Tiny Hearts Big Love” jerseys to celebrate and honor all the patients we care for. The jerseys were then auctioned off, and proceeds will help support Dartmouth Health Children’s and the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (CHaD).

Thank you to everyone who made this day so special, and don't forget to get your tickets to the 2026 Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship!

📅 Sunday, March 15, 2026
📍 SNHU Arena | Manchester, NH

Visit the link in the comments for more information.

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