By incorporating vacuum-assisted and stereotactic biopsies into our breast health continuum of care, NLH will have the capacity to perform these procedures in-house, reducing the need for patient referrals and streamlining the diagnostic process.
Bonnie L. Smith, New London Hospital radiology directorDartmouth Health member New London Hospital (NLH) is pleased to announce the 98th Hospital Days fundraising initiative, bolstered by a $100,000 matching gift from The Burkehaven Family Foundation, aimed at supporting the prevention and detection of breast cancer.
This year’s fundraising initiative is dedicated to advancing breast health at NLH and in the Kearsarge and Lake Sunapee regions. The funds raised will enable NLH to offer advanced breast biopsy technology procedures for the prevention and detection of breast cancer: vacuum-assisted and stereotactic breast biopsies.
“By incorporating vacuum-assisted and stereotactic biopsies into our breast health continuum of care, NLH will have the capacity to perform these procedures in-house, reducing the need for patient referrals and streamlining the diagnostic process,” said NLH radiology director Bonnie L. Smith.
“The opportunity to partner with NLH and the community to bring this much-needed equipment to the region is very meaningful. So many of us either know or have known someone whose life has been touched by breast cancer. We hope this gift inspires others to give generously to support this initiative,” said Irfan Alibhai, representing The Burkehaven Family Foundation.
Gifts made to the Hospital Days fundraising initiative to advance breast health care at NLH will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000.
“The total cost for the vacuum-assisted and stereotactic equipment along with associated accessories is nearly $200,000,” Smith said. “We are so grateful for The Burkehaven Family Foundation’s generous gift to encourage additional donations to this initiative and help us bring this critical equipment to the community. This investment will provide access to compassionate, cutting-edge breast health care. This integrated approach ensures that we’re not just investing in equipment, but in the community’s well-being.”
Scheduled for Thursday, August 1, through Saturday, August 3, Hospital Days will kick off with a community forum featuring NLH’s interim CEO and president, Lauren A. Geddes Wirth, MD. This year’s Hospital Days will also feature traditional activities, including the Midway and parade, complemented by numerous family-friendly activities on Friday and Saturday.
The community is invited to attend Hospital Days and to begin planning creative contributions for this year’s parade theme, "Summer Games—Road to New London."
For additional information on the Hospital Days schedule, to register for the parade, and to donate or sponsor activities to benefit breast health in our community, visit NLH's Hospital Days website at newlondonhospital.org/hospitaldays. Questions can be directed to Community Relations at community.relations@newlondonhospital.org.
About Dartmouth Health
Dartmouth Health, New Hampshire’s only academic health system and largest private employer, serves patients across New England. Dartmouth Health provides access to more than 2,300 providers in nearly every area of medicine, delivering care at its flagship hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon, NH. Its network of hospitals, outpatient centers, clinics and home care facilities, spans a broad geographical area. Year after year, DHMC is named the #1 hospital in New Hampshire by U.S. News & World Report, and is consistently recognized for high performance in numerous clinical specialties and procedures. Dartmouth Health includes Dartmouth Cancer Center, northern New England’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers and one of less than than 60 total nationally; Dartmouth Health Children’s, which includes the state’s only children’s hospital (Children’s Hospital at DHMC/CHaD) and more than 20 locations around the region; eight member hospitals in Lebanon, Keene, Claremont, Hampstead, and New London, NH, and Windsor and Bennington, VT; Dartmouth Health Home Care; Dartmouth Health Connected Care Center for Telehealth, serving patients as far away as Texas; and more than 30 primary and multi-specialty clinics across New Hampshire and Vermont. Through its partnership with Dartmouth College, Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine and the White River Junction VA Medical Center, Dartmouth Health trains nearly 400 medical residents and fellows annually and performs cutting-edge research and clinical trials with international impact. Dartmouth Health and its more than 16,000 employees are committed to serving the healthcare needs of everyone in the communities it serves and to providing every patient with exceptional, state-of-the-art, personalized care. Learn more at dartmouth-health.org.
About New London Hospital
The New London Hospital Association (NLHA) is a proud member of Dartmouth Health. It consists of New London Hospital (NLH), located in New London, NH, and Newport Health Center (NHC), located in Newport, NH. NLH is a critical access hospital, and has been serving 15 communities within the Greater Lake Sunapee region in central New Hampshire for more than 100 years. NLH provides a broad range of services in a patient and family-centered environment, from primary care to specialized clinical services. NHC is a rural health clinic that offers primary care and numerous specialty clinical services. Patients of NLH and NHC have ready access to the full breadth of Dartmouth Health services. NLH and NHC are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care and improving the health and well-being of the communities they serve. For more information, visit newlondonhospital.org.