Health and Wellness

Children walking on Halloween

Keep You and Your Kids Safe and Worry-Free This Halloween

More children are injured by cars on this day than any other night of the year. Some may feel stressed or worried. Follow these tips to keep your children out of harm's way.

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A collection of produce with magnesium

Are Magnesium Supplements Good for You?

The so-called miracle mineral is often deficient in the modern-day diet. But talk to your health provider before taking a magnesium supplement.

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Doctors performing a procedure in the OR

Rebuilding Our Healthcare Delivery System After COVID-19: Understanding COVID-19's Impact on Vascular Care

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center's Heart and Vascular Center researchers partnered with the VA Hospital in White River Junction to uncover pandemic-influenced patterns of access to care.

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Provider performing a procedure

The ENCIRCLE Clinical Trial: Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement with the Edwards Sapien M3 System

The ENCIRCLE clinical trial aims to assess the Edwards Sapien M3 system to treat higher-risk patients diagnosed with symptomatic severe Mitral valve regurgitation.

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 Michael Calderwood, MD, MPH, chief quality officer at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

Do You Need An Updated COVID-19 Vaccination?

Michael Calderwood, MD, MPH, talks about the state of the virus this fall and whether you need a vaccination to protect yourself for the 2024/2025 season.

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What You Need to Know About Mpox

Find out more about the latest international outbreak of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), the risks to Americans, and who should get vaccinated.

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Paula Mattis and her husband

Breathing Easier After Collaborative Pulmonary Embolism Care

Paula Mattis credits the Heart and Vascular team for saving her life with their collaborative, personalized approach and excellence in care.

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 Julia Noreika, PT, DPT

Exercises to Help You Maintain Your Balance as You Age

Balance problems can lead to falls, which are the leading cause of injury for people over 65. Here are some exercises to help you keep your balance.

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Cardiology colleagues talking in a hallway

Team-Based Cardiac Care Model Benefits Patients at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center—and Beyond

To address unique patient needs, the Heart and Vascular Center has created several multidisciplinary Heart teams.

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Alexander R. Orem, MD, MS; Ivan Tomek, MD; and Wayne Moschetti, MD, MS

Surgeons talk about what really happens during and after hip replacement surgery

Surgeons Alexander Orem, MD, MS, Wayne Moschetti, MD, MS, and Ivan Tomek, MD, answer your questions about hip surgery and how recovery really feels.

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