Health Newsletter

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.

New Ambulatory Surgery Center and Expanded Medical Office Space Opens at D-H Manchester
Nearly two years after breaking ground on a state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgery Center, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health celebrated the opening of the addition on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

Shedding Light on GLUT1 DS: Olivia’s Story
Thanks to the partnership between CHaD Pediatric Neurologist Richard P. Morse, MD, and Olivia's mom, Elizabeth, she is able to thrive living with GLUT1 DS, a rare genetic condition.

Vaccinating Children 12-15
Paul E. Palumbo, MD, an infectious disease-trained pediatrician at CHaD discusses COVID-19 vaccines and children 12-15 years old.

Should My Child Have a Cholesterol Test?
A genetic disorder called “familial hypercholesterolemia,” if left untreated, can lead to early heart disease.

What Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women Should Know about Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
Many individuals are still deciding whether to get immunized, among them, pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Supporting New Mothers: Postpartum Risk Intervention
Integrating routine postpartum screenings during newborn checkups helps to identify mom's who are struggling.

Our Patients. Their Stories. The Morhauser Family
Gina Morhauser and her family wouldn't change anything about their experience with the nurses and staff in DHMC's Birthing Pavilion.