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30 years of CHaD: celebrating an enduring legacy of specialized healthcare for children
It’s been three decades since New Hampshire’s only children’s hospital was officially approved to operate at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

Staying safe on summer wheels
The Injury Prevention Center shares important tips for staying safe on bicycles, scooters, rollerblades and skateboards.

How to keep your children safe at playgrounds
The Injury Prevention Center shares tips for safe playground play.

Charles Cappetta, MD selected for 2022 Van Scoyoc Award
Thousands of children lead healthier lives thanks to Dr. Chuck Cappetta

Helping teens make safe choices
Stress, peer pressure and transitions can contribute to drug and alcohol use among teens, so during the busy season of teen milestones like proms and graduations, it’s a good time to reinforce these conversations.

100 Deadliest Days of Summer
As summer begins, teens will be staying out later and going to barbeques, trips to the beach or college visits. Summer is an important time to remind your teens about driving safely.

The pandemic's impact on children and development
More children need help building skills impacted by several years of pandemic-fueled stress and anxiety, but resources provided by families, teachers and healthcare providers can boost their success.

Talking with your child about difficult events
Here are a few practical steps to conversations with school-age children about events that are alarming, unsettling and often painful.

Kids, bicycles to take over New Hampshire Motor Speedway May 25
Family-friendly event promotes bicycle safety, healthy habits

Amid U.S. baby formula shortage, Dartmouth Health Children’s pediatricians offer guidance for keeping babies safe, healthy and fed
Pediatricians with Dartmouth Health Children’s want parents to be empowered with knowledge on how to keep their babies healthy and fed during this crisis.