Press Releases

APD Honors Jillian Allaire, RN, with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®
Jillian Allaire, RN, of APD's Medical Surgical Unit, receives The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® in recognition of her exceptional clinical skill, calm leadership, and compassionate care for patients and families.

Dartmouth Health nurses named among New Hampshire’s best in 2026 Excellence in Nursing Awards
Three APD nurses named among New Hampshire’s best in 2026 Excellence in Nursing Awards.

Dartmouth Health leaders recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as some of the best in rural healthcare nationwide
Michael Lynch, MD, MBA, president and CEO named to Becker’s Hospital Review in its 2026 list of “Rural Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know.

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital’s ‘PEER’ program takes third place at HealthForce NH Innovation Challenge
APD earns third place in the HealthForce NH Innovation Challenge, securing $40,000 to expand its innovative PEER Program supporting frontline staff.

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital appoints new chief medical officer
APD has announced the appointment of Apara Davé, MD, as its next chief medical officer (CMO).

Dartmouth Health hospitals awarded for high performance in revenue cycle
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, New London Hospital and Cheshire Medical Center were recognized for high performance in revenue cycle achievement.

APD Honors Emergency Department Nurse Laura Williams with DAISY Award
Laura J. Williams, MEd, RN, CEN, an Emergency Department nurse at X Memorial Hospital (APD), was recently recognized with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®.

Dartmouth Health members recognized for excellence by Press Ganey
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, New London Hospital and Valley Regional Hospital were named 2025 Human Experience Award winners.

APD Presents DAISY Award to Medical Surgical Nurse Tara Apigian
Tara Apigian, ADN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, is celebrated for her compassion and commitment to excellent patient care.

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital nurse honored as New Hampshire Emergency Nurse of the Year
Award was given by the New Hampshire Emergency Nurses Association State Council.