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April 1, 2025Wentworth-Douglass Hospital plans new Emergency Department at Ridge in Rochester
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital plans new Emergency Department at Ridge in Rochester Read More...
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November 18, 2024Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Awarded “A” Grade for Safety
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham healthcare system, was awarded an “A Read More...
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December 26, 2023Miss Dover Donates Holiday Stockings for Perinatal Patients Seeking Treatment at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Miss Dover, Anna Sargent, donated self-care holiday stockings to perinatal patients seeking treatmen Read More...
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November 9, 2023Seacoast Cancer 5K Raises $300K for Mass General Cancer Center at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
The Seacoast Cancer 5K celebrated its 10th annual event in style, raising more than $324,165 for the Read More...
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June 21, 2023Mass General Brigham Names New President and Chief Operating Officer of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Mass General Brigham has named Darin C. Roark, an accomplished executive with more than 23 years of Read More...
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March 14, 2023A Message From President and COO, Jeffrey B. Hughes
It is with deeply mixed emotions that I am announcing my retirement from Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Read More...
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March 2, 2023Newsweek Names Wentworth-Douglass Among Best Hospitals in U.S.
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has been named among the best hospitals in the United States for the thi Read More...
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February 16, 2023Imaging Director Wins Wentworth-Douglass President’s Award
Kevin Sweeney, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital’s Director of Imaging, was awarded the 2022 President Read More...
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December 6, 2022Wentworth-Douglass Named Among Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
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April 29, 2022Wentworth-Douglass Hospital President Recognizes COVID-19 Heroes
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital employees, who helped the hospital overcome extraordinary challenges thr Read More...
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April 7, 2022Wentworth-Douglass Opens New Occupational Health Program
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has opened a new Occupational Health Program, providing a comprehensive Read More...
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April 6, 2022Wentworth-Douglass Staff Awarded the Organization’s Highest Honor
For the first time in the organization’s history, the Wentworth-Douglass President’s Award was a Read More...
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March 4, 2022Newsweek Names Wentworth-Douglass Among Top 200 Hospitals in U.S.
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has been named among the best hospitals in the United States, vaulting i Read More...
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January 4, 2022Booster shots required for all Mass General Brigham employees
To ensure that we are continuing to take every step to protect our patients and our employees, and i Read More...
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December 24, 2021A Message to the Community from Wentworth-Douglass Hospital President & CEO Jeffrey Hughes
As COVID-19 cases continue to climb in our area, Wentworth-Douglass is facing challenges unprecedent Read More...
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November 23, 2021All Wentworth-Douglass Employees Compliant with COVID Vaccine Policy
All Wentworth-Douglass Hospital employees are now compliant with Mass General Brigham’s COVID vacc Read More...
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November 16, 2021Wentworth-Douglass Wins ‘Best Hospital’, 4 Honors at Best of Seacoast Awards
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has once again been recognized for its outstanding commitment to patient Read More...
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October 4, 2021Local group raises money for bereavement cradle at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
A local support group for families facing pregnancy and infant loss has donated $5,000 to the Wentwo Read More...
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July 1, 2021Wentworth-Douglass Designated Safe Place for Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has received designations as a safe place for those who struggle with me Read More...
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June 25, 2021Wentworth-Douglass Named Most Racially Inclusive Hospital in New Hampshire
Wentworth-Douglass has been named the most racially inclusive hospital in the state of New Hampshire Read More...
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May 17, 2021Wentworth-Douglass Awarded Patient Experience Award for Eighth Consecutive Year
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital achieved the Healthgrades 2021 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ f Read More...
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May 13, 2021Newsweek Names Wentworth-Douglass Among Best Hospitals in U.S.
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has been named among the best hospitals in the United States, according Read More...
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November 5, 2020Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Earns 2020 Best of the Seacoast Honors
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital earned Best of The Seacoast Honors in several major categories. Read mor Read More...
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August 24, 2020Wentworth-Douglass CEO Greg Walker to retire after 24 years of service
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital's president & CEO, Gregory Walker, FACHE, will retire from his position Read More...
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December 9, 2019UNH Survey: Overwhelming Community Support for State Regulators to Negotiate with Seacoast Hospitals on Proposed Affiliation
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November 14, 2019Seacoast Hospital Boards Reaffirm Commitment to Affiliation, Seek Dialogue with State Officials
Exeter Health Resources and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital have announced the launch of a public engage Read More...
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October 1, 2019Spiritual Care Conference to focus on Cancer and Caring for Cancer Patients
The 11th Annual Spiritual Care Conference will be held on October 22, and will explore the physical Read More...
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September 30, 2019Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Center for Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery Achieves National Accreditation for Quality
The WDH Center for Weight Management & Bariatric Surgery achieved MBSAQIP accreditation for providin Read More...
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September 20, 2019Attorney General and Seacoast Hospitals Disagree Over Proposed Affiliation Transaction
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August 7, 2019UNH Survey: Strong Community Support for Proposed Seacoast Hospital Affiliation
NH Seacoast area residents strongly support the proposed affiliation among Exeter Health Resources, Read More...
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May 23, 2019Exeter Health Resources, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital File an Affiliation Agreement
Agreement Would Develop a Proposed New Seacoast Network to Ensure Local Access to High Quality Healt Read More...
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June 27, 2018Wentworth-Douglass Awards Training Grant to Dover Fire & Rescue
The grant will fund education to help prepare the department to treat all types of medical emergenci Read More...
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May 15, 2018Exeter Health Resources, Massachusetts General Hospital and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Announce Plans to Explore Regional Network Opportunity
Three hospitals will explore opportunities to develop a new regional network to collaboratively deli Read More...
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March 27, 2018Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Named 2018 Top Doctors
New Hampshire Magazine has recognized 32 WDH physicians as among the best in the state. Read More...
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May 18, 2017Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Laboratory Receives Accreditation
Accreditation processdesigned to ensure the highest quality standard of care for all laboratory pati Read More...
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March 24, 2017Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Named Top Doctors
Nineteen WDH physicians recognized among New Hampshire Magazine's 2017 Top Doctors. Read More...
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March 8, 2017Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Earns the Outstanding Achievement Award for Cancer Care
Only cancer program in NH to earn 2016 Outstanding Achievement Award. Read More...
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February 14, 2017Wentworth-Douglass to open orthopedics and joint replacement practice
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January 3, 2017Wentworth-Douglass Hospital now officially part of the Massachusetts General Hospital family
Wentworth-Douglass is now the only hospital in New Hampshire to join the Mass General system. Read More...
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December 5, 2016Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Achieves Magnet® Recognition
Magnet® recognition is the nation’s highest honor for excellence in nursing. Read More...
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August 15, 2016Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Named 2016 Most Wired
Most Wired Hospitals Use Technology for a Better Patient Experience Read More...
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August 2, 2016Celebrating 110 Years
A very brief history of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Read More...
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April 28, 2016Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Announces Plans to Join Massachusetts General Hospital Family
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February 29, 2016Wentworth-Douglass Partners with Dover Police to Focus on Opioid Abuse
$125,000 grant to the City of Dover Police Department's Community Outreach Bureau for will focus on Read More...
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January 22, 2015WDH Earns Baby-Friendly Designation
Baby-Friendly Designated birth facilities provide an optimum level of care for breastfeeding mothers Read More...