Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

05/01/2026

Our volunteer Therapy Dog teams play a vital role in bringing comfort and connection to our patients, families, and staff by offering their time, empathy and care. They are a beloved and uplifting presence in our facilities.

They bring smiles and laughter and help to ease fear and stress, creating meaningful moments of peace and emotional support for our patients, families, and staff. Please join us in celebrating the amazing work of our volunteer Therapy Dog teams as we celebrate Therapy Animal Day!

04/23/2026

🔬 Our pathologists, medical laboratory scientists, lab assistants, phlebotomists, and support staff run a 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week operation that performs millions of lab procedures each year. They serve a key collaborative and consultative role within the health care team, resulting in improved patient outcomes, wellness, and advances in personalized medicine. Today, more than 70 percent of all decisions about diagnosis, treatment, hospital admission and discharge, rest on work done in the medical laboratory.

Thanks to all of our dedicated lab professionals as we celebrate National Laboratory Week! 🧪

04/10/2026

👋 Help us say hello to some of the newest providers on our team:

• Albert Alhatem, MD, anatomic pathology
• Ethan A. Anvendano-Lawrence, LICSW, addiction treatment program
• Ellen M. Belter, MSN, APRN, psychiatry
• Matthew A. Boutellier, BS, PA-C, cardiology
• Joy E. Burke, MSN, APRN, AGACNP, hematology/oncology
• Wai Pok Vernon Chan, DO, cardiovascular medicine
• Roberto A. Herrera, MD, cardiology
• Serena S. Coppola, DNP, APRN, CRNA, anesthesiology
• Emily R. Marhan, PsyD, psychiatry
• Eileen A. McGarry, MD, psychiatry
• Shantum Misra, MD, cardiology
• Laurie A. Mudge, LICSW, psychiatry
• Shelby S. Olender, MD, psychiatry
• Melissa A. O’Neill, MS, APRN, hematology/oncology
• Rebecca R. Parton, LICSW, psychiatry
• Christine D. Rodenbo, DNP, APRN, rheumatology
• William K. Tindle, MD, psychiatry

See the full list of Dartmouth Health providers in the link below.

We recently welcomed 26 new providers at various hospitals and clinics around the Dartmouth Health system. These providers span 13 healthcare disciplines and practices across 9 Dartmouth Health locations. Some new providers will see patients at multiple Dartmouth Health facilities. See the full list at the link in the comments.

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04/09/2026

Meet our next section chief of infectious disease and international health! 👋 Vera Luther, MD, MS, will join Dartmouth Health next month. Coming from Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Dr. Luther is a leader in her field and widely recognized for her work with infectious diseases and HIV advocacy.

04/02/2026

Did you know that Primary Care at Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Heater Road offers evidence-based chiropractic care for acute or chronic neck and lower back pain? Our chiropractors, Dr. Logan Benjamin, and Dr. Omar Al-Ryati work with you to relieve pain, restore movement, and support your overall wellness.

Our chiropractors are part of our primary care team, but you don’t need a primary care provider at Dartmouth Hitchcock Heater Road to be seen.

Call us at 603-650-4000 to schedule your visit.

03/21/2026

Hanover Police is responding to the call for local blood donors. Will you join them?

This month marks the 6th Annual Josie’s Drive at our Blood Donor Program. Several years ago, Josie was diagnosed with leukemia and needed several blood transfusions during her treatment. 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 each year.

In March, you can help another child like Josie by donating blood or platelets at Dartmouth Health. Give our team a call at (603) 653-3775 to make an appointment or use the link below.

Thank you Hanover NH Police Department!

03/18/2026

Thanks to a special matching gift challenge, all donations to the Honor a Caregiver campaign at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center will be DOUBLED — up to $25,000.

That means your gift in honor of a caregiver who made a difference will have twice the impact for patients and families across our region.

Share a tribute. Make a gift. Help us celebrate extraordinary caregivers — and strengthen care for our community — before the match ends on March 31st!

03/17/2026

We may not have found a pot of gold this St. Patrick's Day, but we got lucky seeing our favorite therapy dog, Kooper! 🐶☘️

03/12/2026

Beginning April 1, Dartmouth Health Pharmacy at Centerra will focus on prescription services to better support patients picking up medications. This means vaccine services will no longer be offered at this location.

Vaccines given by pharmacists will continue to be available nearby through Dartmouth Health at Dick Hall's House Pharmacy on the Dartmouth College campus in Hanover, New Hampshire. This Dartmouth Health pharmacy offers vaccines to the general public. No appointment is needed for vaccinations, and walk-ins are welcome.

Please contact Dick Hall's House Pharmacy at 603-646-9456 or dicks.house.pharmacy@dartmouth.edu for more details and vaccine availability.

The pharmacy is located at 5 Rope Ferry Road in the Dartmouth Student Health Service building.

03/11/2026

Congratulations to Jeff Danyew, BSN, RN, the newest Dartmouth Health honoree for a DAISY Foundation Award for Extraordinary Nurses!

Jeff cared for a critically ill patient in our Surgical Intensive Care Unit and left a lasting impact on one family during their father’s final days. Through every step of a difficult journey, he took the time to explain, reassure and simply be present.

As the family shared, “Without needing to be asked, he seemed to sense exactly what each of us needed… He carried himself in a way my dad would have admired, and in that, we found comfort.”

Jeff, thank you for the compassion and advocacy that you bring to your patients and our team. We are so grateful for the difference you make every day.

03/10/2026

Josie and her family have had quite the journey! This month marks the 6th Annual Josie’s Drive at our Blood Donor Program. Several years ago, Josie was diagnosed with leukemia and needed several blood transfusions during her treatment. 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 each year.

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

These snapshots from Josie's past year show how impactful your donations really are. Make a date to donate at the link below. ❤️

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03/09/2026

"You've got to start seeing your food as medicine." We asked our Dartmouth Health team to share some of their favorite heart-healthy foods. What would you add to their list? Healthy eating starts with everyday choices. March is National Nutrition Month, and we're here to remind you that eating healthy doesn't have to be complicated! 🥗 Small changes can make a big difference.

More Healthy Eating Tips for the whole family from :
* For snack time, keep fresh fruit and pre-chopped or no-chop veggies on hand. Your family is more likely to grab fruits and vegetables if they're readily available.
* Enjoy fish high in omega-3 fatty acids like salmon, mackerel, trout and albacore tuna are good choices.
* A small handful of nuts or seeds can be a satisfying and healthy snack. Look for unsalted or lightly salted nuts. Almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, pecans, pistachios and walnuts are all good choices.
* Vegetables and fruits are loaded with nutrients and fiber, and typically low in calories and sodium.

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