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Wildfulness: Nature’s Cure for Stressed Families
With hiking trails in abundance in northern New England, families can get an early start on building nature habits.

Supporting Older Children during COVID-19 Restrictions
Pediatrician Kimberly Gifford, MD, and Susan Pullen, LSCW, D-H, discussed best practices for guiding older children through physical distancing, remote learning and maintaining healthy habits.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health to Present Virtual Forum on Stress and Anxiety in Young People Thursday, August 6, at 7 pm
“Community Conversation: Stress, Anxiety and Mental Health in Young People Amid COVID-19” presented in partnership with Bishop Guertin High School and The Reconnection Project will feature experts discussing mental health concerns due to the pandemic.

Hearts in Action: Climbing for CHaD
During this time of physical distancing, consider getting out and enjoying the northern New England scenery while also supporting CHaD by participating in Climbing for CHaD fundraiser.

QLLA Charities Fundraiser for CHaD Child’s Advocacy and Protection Program (CAPP)
This fundraiser supports the Child Advocacy and Protection Program (CAPP) treats children who have been abused, neglected or treated cruelly.

Addressing Back-to-School COVID-19 Concerns
CHaD Pediatrician Steven Chapman, MD, addresses the anxiety many are feeling about children returning to school this fall.

Behind the Mask
To help with patients about COVID-19 concerns as they come back for appointments, D-HH has launched a new video series, “Behind the Mask.” This series shows the look and feel when visiting a D-HH location.

Hot Cars and Heatstroke - Look before You Lock
Heatstroke is the number one killer of children, outside of car crashes. Safe Kids New Hampshire offers these tips for keeping your child safe in cars during hot weather.

Celebrate with Fireworks Safely - Be Prepared, Be Safe, Be Responsible
Here are tips for keeping you—and your family—safe during the most popular season for fireworks.

Summer Water Safety Tips from the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock
While most parents know that it’s important to put sunscreen on their child, how many know what to do if their child’s heart has stopped from being submerged under water?