News & Notes

From left: Samantha A. House, DO, MPH, and JoAnna K. Leyenaar, MD, MPH, MSc.

Dartmouth Health Children’s hospitalists selected for membership in national pediatric medical societies

Samantha A. House, DO, MPH, was elected to the Society for Pediatric Research, and JoAnna K. Leyenaar, MD, MPH, MSc, was elected to the American Pediatric Society.

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East-West All-Star Football Game Players holding donation check to Dartmouth Health Children's

Coaches selected for 2025 NH East-West High School All-Star Football Game

Steven Abraham makes coaching debut for Team East, Kip Jackson returns to lead Team West

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CHaD patient Sam Wood, 3, test drives the Honda Shogo.

High-tech kids’ car donated to Dartmouth Health Children’s brings joy to hospital stays

Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is the first New England children’s hospital to receive a Honda Shogo vehicle

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Participants line up at the start line for the 19th annual CHaD Hero on October 20, 2024.

19th annual CHaD HERO raises more than $800,000 for critical child and family support services for New Hampshire’s only children’s hospital

The event provides funding for critical child and family support services at the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (CHaD) and throughout the Dartmouth Health Children’s system.

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Healthcare decisions are between a patient and their provider

Dartmouth Health Children’s supports healthcare for everyone

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“They are not toys”: Dartmouth Health Children’s ophthalmologists urge safety when near fireworks, sparklers this July 4th

Emergency departments nationwide see a spike in injuries related to fireworks and sparklers each year around the Fourth of July, especially to the eyes.

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Dartmouth Health adds new providers from multiple disciplines across health system

Physicians, advanced practice professionals now accepting new patients

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Logo for CHaD All-Star Game on colorful background

Almost time for kickoff! Get the details for the 2024 CHaD All-Star Football Game

Event details, credential requests, and interview opportunities

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Image of adult and child hands hold a puzzle-piece printed autism ribbon

Autism diagnoses are more common, but no less challenging for families. Dartmouth Health Children’s offers tips for getting kids necessary supports

Treatment is never one-size-fits-all, and the definition of what qualifies as ASD has expanded in the last decade.

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Child playing outside next to adult in Mr. Potato Head costume

Dartmouth Health Children’s, New Hampshire YMCAs partner as hosts for National Healthy Kids Day

Healthy Kids Day is a national initiative focused on improving the health and well-being of kids and families.

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