Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Coverage of Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in the Nexus archive.
- Vermont Judge Dickson Corbett remembered for kindness and dedication to the law
Vermont Superior Court Judge Dickson Corbett died unexpectedly at mid-40s, remembered by colleagues for his kindness, legal expertise, and community-focused approach. His career spanned roles as a deputy state’s attorney, town moderator, and judge, with praise for his dedication to public service and impartiality.
- Nothing to sneeze at: Dartmouth Hitchcock is home to the region’s only pollen counter
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire hosts the only motorized pollen counter in New England, providing local allergy data for clinicians. Dr. Alex Zajack and Dr. Erin Reigh manage the device, which tracks pollen levels to improve allergy testing and treatment.
- After 2 days on the run, woman accused of stabbing 2 relatives turns herself in
Tamara Stone, 51, of Brandon, turned herself in after allegedly stabbing two adult relatives during a double attack. She was arrested at the scene, pleaded not guilty to two counts of attempted second-degree murder and two counts of aggravated domestic assault, and is being held without bail. The incident is linked to the unsolved death of her brother Brian Bailey, who was found shot in 2025.
- Housing Authority seeks Hartford-area land donations
The Vermont State Housing Authority is seeking landowners in Hartford and surrounding areas to donate or sell land for building single-family homes through its Move-In Vermont program. The initiative aims to construct 1,000-1,500 square foot homes, prioritizing three-bedroom models, on lots with municipal water/sewer access, excluding flood zones. Land would be sold for $7,500 with VSHA covering subdivision costs and installing factory-built homes.
- Dartmouth Health reports $63.5 million deficit over 6 months
Dartmouth Health reported a $63.5 million deficit over six months due to weather-related closures, rising labor and medication costs, and expenses outpacing revenue growth. Despite an 8% increase in operating revenues from higher patient volumes, expenses rose nearly 11%. The organization is implementing cost reductions and a financial resiliency plan to improve finances.
- Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center birthing pavilion to establish drug treatment program for patients
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center will use $900,000 in federal funds to establish an inpatient substance use treatment program in its birthing pavilion. The program will convert two private suites for withdrawal management and treatment, address rising fentanyl use among pregnant patients, and incorporate input from patients and clinicians to design a welcoming space.