Mental Health and Substance Abuse Discussions Set at DHMC

Lebanon — A panel discussion and presentations about mental health and substance abuse issues are set for June 13, from 4-6:30 p.m. at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Auditorium H.

Community members, health care workers and anyone interested in “developing solutions for the growing epidemic around mental health and substance use challenges” are invited to the free event, according to a news release from Dartmouth-Hitchcock. “No Health Without Mental Health: What’s Happening, What’s Needed and How You Can Help” will focus on research, clinical and community-based projects that support individuals and families affected by behavioral health issues.

The topics will include early screening and treatment for adolescents, suicide prevention training for young adults, perinatal addiction treatment, technologies for improving behavioral health care, and recovery and prevention efforts. The event will also feature exhibits and various resources.

Attendees can attend in person or watch online at https://goo.gl/1SmhEH. For more information, or to register, go to d-h.org/events.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Honored For Supporting Soldiers

Lebanon — Dartmouth-Hitchcock has received the Pro Patria Award from the New Hampshire Chapter of the Employers Support of the Guard and Reserve.

The award is presented annually to three employers — one small, one large and one in the public sector — that have demonstrated “the greatest support to Guard and Reserve employees through their leadership and practices, including adopting personnel policies that make it easier for employees to participate in the National Guard and Reserve,” according to a D-H news release. It is the highest level award that may be bestowed by an Employers Support of the Guard and Reserve state committee.

“Without question, Dartmouth-Hitchcock has supported our servicemen and women above and beyond the call of duty,” said Bruce Thompson, region chair for the New Hampshire Chapter. “Dartmouth-Hitchcock exemplifies the support and caring of not only the service member, but also their families. Without a doubt Dartmouth-Hitchcock is an extraordinary employer.”

The health system has received a number of Employers Support of the Guard and Reserve awards over the past several years, including the Above and Beyond Award, which recognizes employers at the local level who have gone above and beyond the requirements to provide benefits and support to people in uniform. It also was a semi-finalist for the annual Freedom Award, which honors employers who provide “the most outstanding support for their Guard and Reserve employees” and is presented by the Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon.

“Dartmouth-Hitchcock is committed to building a patient care community that recognizes the value of workforce diversity,” said Aimee Giglio, interim chief human resources officer. “Among others, we value and respect the skills and experience veterans bring to our organization and all that they do for our country. It is a privilege to be recognized as a leading employer in this regard.”

APD Names Materials Management Director

Lebanon — Nick Metcalf has joined Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital as director of materials management.

In the role, he is responsible for hospital and clinic purchasing, inventory control, material systems, and financial controls.

Metcalf was previously senior buyer for perioperative services at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital. Before that, he was a merchandizing analyst at C&S Wholesale Grocers in Keene, N.H.

“Nick has solid financial and operational expertise in supply chain within health care, and brings best practices and continuous improvement to us,” Rebecca O’Berry, vice president of surgical and ancillary services at APD, said in a hospital news release. “His relationships and alignment with D-H will enable us to partner in cost reduction and efficiency within the supply chain across the entire health system.”

Metcalf was born at APD and grew up in Hanover. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Keene State College.

Barnard Artist Has Show at Gifford

Randolph — Work by Barnard artist Emily Burkholder will be on display through June 21 at Gifford Medical Center, 44 S. Main St.

The gallery is just inside the hospital’s main entrance.

The free exhibit features 18 black watercolor and oil-on-canvas pieces highlighting the beauty of the natural world, according to a hospital news release. The paintings depict natural landscapes, animals and old barns.

“As an artist I work hard to develop paintings that capture the beauty that surrounds me each day and season,” Burkholder wrote in an artist’s statement. “With each finished piece I try to give life and personality to every expression of light, shadow, structure and animal.”

Burkholder holds a bachelor’s degree from Castleton University, where she studied art and music. She started her career as an oil and watercolor artist three and a half years ago and currently teaches art and music. A member of The Vermont Watercolor Society, she has participated in several art shows in the Twin States.

For more information call Gifford at 802-728-7000.

Fire Department Provides Training For Nursing Home Employees

Hanover — The Hanover Fire Department provided training recently for employees of Hanover Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in responding to a respiratory or cardiac arrest event.

It was the third training session that the employees have participated in with the Fire Department, according to a news release from Hanover Terrace. It covered how to initiate emergency treatment, pending the arrival of emergency medical services.

“We really appreciate the assistance and education that Capt. Josh Merriam and his team have provided to the staff, to assist them with gaining … firsthand knowledge on how to respond to an acute event necessitating the use of an automated external defibrillator and CPR,” said Martha Chesley, Hanover Terrace administrator.

— Compiled by Aimee Caruso