Health and Wellness

 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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Man consulting with doctor

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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Alexander Orem, MD, MS, Ivan Tomek, MD, and Wayne Moschetti, MD, MS

4 common questions about preparing for hip replacement surgery

Surgeons Alexander Orem, MD, MS; Wayne Moschetti, MD, MS; and Ivan Tomek, MD, answer your questions when considering whether to replace your hip.

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 Taralyn Bielaski, MPH standing at the Farmacy Garden

Growing for Good: A Garden for Patients and the Community

Together with Willing Hands, the Farmacy Garden operates a year-round garden on the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center campus.

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Olympian Lucas Lacamp with his family

How Olympians Cope with Heat and Other Environmental Challenges

Athletes and doctors talk about training, competing and recovering from the Olympic Games in a changing climate.

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Dartmouth Health surgeons talking about recovery from knee replacement surgery

6 Questions About Recovery From Knee Replacement Surgery

Surgeons Alexander Orem, MD, MS, and Wayne Moschetti, MD, MS, talk about recovering from having your knee replaced.

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