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Steven D. Leach, MD

Dartmouth Cancer Center Director elected to National Academy of Medicine

Election to the National Academy of Medicine is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.

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New Dartmouth Health breast surgeon offers cutting-edge cancer-tracing technology for first time in New Hampshire

Dartmouth Health patients in southern New Hampshire now have access to a fellowship-trained breast surgeon, affiliated with a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, in their area.

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42nd annual Prouty raises record-breaking $7.7 million for Dartmouth Cancer Center

Funds raised by The Prouty fuel cancer research, provide equipment for research labs and allow for vital patient and family support services.

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Participants in the 42nd annual Prouty benefiting Dartmouth Cancer Center will go all in to end cancer this weekend, July 14-15

Registration remains open through Saturday, July 15

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Upcoming Dartmouth Health “Connect with the CEO” to discuss clinical trials at Dartmouth Cancer Center

Drs. Conroy and Dragnev will discuss clinical trials at Dartmouth Cancer Center, how patients can benefit from clinical trials, and the importance of having a NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in New Hampshire.

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Dartmouth Health partners with Manchester Fire Department, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to provide life-saving cancer screenings for firefighters

The goal of this partnership is to encourage other fire departments in New Hampshire to follow the model in Manchester, and eventually spur requirements for cancer screenings for firefighters at the state level.

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Rebecca Smith and Anna Tosteson

New study examining women’s breast density knowledge suggests opportunities for improvement

A Dartmouth Cancer Center and Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium study highlights a need for more effective breast density notification and for tools to engage women in understanding their personal breast cancer risks and screening options.

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Jichang Han, BS

Graduate Student in Cancer Research is First at Dartmouth to Receive Prestigious NCI Award

PhD candidate Jichang Han receives Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award from the National Cancer Institute to support transition to an independent career in cancer research.

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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health Increases Minimum Wage to $17 per Hour

Responding to labor shortage, health system makes second major minimum wage adjustment in nine months

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