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News Releases
Friday, October 25, 2024Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Doctor Performs 2,000th Robotic Surgery
DOVER, NH – Bariatric surgeon Dr. Dmytro “Dima” Havaleshko recently celebrated a milestone, performing his 2000th robotic surgery at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. Dr. Havaleshko, who is chair of the robotic surgery committee and director of the Center for Weight Management at Bariatric Surgery, has helped thousands of patients with obesity achieve better health, sustainable weight loss, and healthier lifestyles since joining the hospital in 2017. His patients have lost more than 110,000 pounds of weight –
Friday, October 11, 2024Anne Jamieson Named Chair of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Board of Trustees
DOVER, NH – Anne Jamieson has been named chair of the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Board of Trustees. “I am honored to take on this role and look forward to continuing to work with the Board in advancing our mission of providing exceptional patient care, fostering innovation, and improving the health of our Seacoast community,” Jamieson said. “Wentworth-Douglass remains a thriving, vital resource for our community and I am confident it will continue to evolve to meet the healthcare needs of the future,”
Friday, October 11, 2024Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Hosting Two Advance Directive Events at Somersworth Library
SOMERSWORTH, NH – Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is hosting two free events to assist those interested in drafting an advanced directive. The events will be held October 16 and November 13 from 10 AM-12PM at the Somersworth Public Library. Attendees will receive a 30-minute appointment with a social worker, who will assist in creating the document. An advanced directive, commonly referred to as a living will, is a legal document that specifies what actions should be taken if a person is no longer able to