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Fisher analyzes "medical homes"

As medical homes -- networks of collaborating health care providers -- grow in popularity across the country, the movement will inevitably face challenges, according to an analysis by Elliot Fisher, professor of community and family medicine at Dartmouth Medical School. The medical-home movement aims to provide better-quality health care at a lower cost by providing patients with an integrated network of physicians who work together with a long-term goal of improving patients' health, rather than merely treating acute symptoms.

DHMC costs fall below state average, report says

As patients and employers around the country grapple with the steadily escalating price of health care, a recent study by the New Hampshire Citizens Health Initiative revealed that some of New Hampshire's hospitals charge up to 70 percent more than other hospitals in the state.

Technicians at DHMC consider unionization

A group of technicians at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is taking preliminary steps towards joining the Dartmouth division of the Service Employees' International Union and have begun to set up meetings with union officials.

Some alumni revisit legal action

The addition of five new members to the College's Board of Trustees three weeks ago has prompted little public backlash from alumni who oppose the Board's expansion, but a recent communication acquired by The Dartmouth indicates some alumni are once again considering legal action in an attempt to reverse the Board's decision. In an e-mail sent to supporters of the non-profit Hanover Institute on Sept.

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Daily Debriefing

A new guide for college students seeking aid for mental health was released on Tuesday by Leadership-21, a group of mental health leaders affiliated with the advocacy group Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law.

Anthony named College's first female ISTS director

Denise Anthony, chair of Dartmouth's sociology department, will take over the post of research director for Dartmouth's Institute for Security, Technology and Society, reflecting the program's initiative to integrate social science perspectives into its research.

N.H. Senate race weighs on national elections

New Hampshire, commonly referred to as a battleground state for presidential elections this decade, has taken on new importance in the election fervor this year, as a close race between incumbent Senator John Sununu, R-N.H., and Democratic challenger, former Governor of New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen, could likely be a deciding factor in which party will take the U.S.

College receives A- in sustainability report

Dartmouth has once again topped the 2009 College Sustainability Report Card, earning an A-, the highest mark awarded, for the third consecutive year.

Choudhury honored for tech research

Technology Review magazine has named computer science professor Tanzeem Choudhury to the TR35, the publication's annual list of the top young innovators under 35, announced in the publication's September/October issue.

Financial aid program kicks off

The College's new financial-aid policy, which drastically cut tuition for low- and middle-income families, took effect this fall, eliminating tuition for families that earn less than $75,000 each year and replacing all loans with grants for incoming students.

Digital Humanities prof. to open new game lab at College

Hunter College professor Mary Flanagan will serve as the first-ever endowed chair of the Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Professorship in Digital Humanities, the College's dean-of-the-faculty office announced this month.

College to continue with housing plans through Fall term

By Susan matthews The Dartmouth Staff Throughout the Fall term, Dartmouth will continue to expand campus housing options for undergraduates, renovate residential buildings and expand alternative residential programs. After completing renovations on Hitchcock Hall last winter, the College began construction on New Hampshire Hall in March, and currently only the floors and exterior brick walls of the original building remain. The remodeled residence hall will be designed to fit to upperclassmen needs, according to Dean of Residential Life Martin Redman.

Sandoval, Armitage and others make their way to Hanover

A look at the Hopkins Center's fall season lineup

A MADD Initiative?

In 1980, Candy Lightner founded Mothers Against Drunk Driving, after her 13-year-old daughter was killed by a drunk driver.

Freaks And Greeks

Earlier this summer, I became curious about what kind of kids the incoming '12s would be. So I went to the best source of information for someone who wants to know what people are really like: Facebook.

Women's soccer defeats Oregon State with overtime goal

The Dartmouth women's soccer team scored a big 1-0 win over Pacific 10 foe Oregon State at Burnham Field on Sunday, as it took an extra period to finally give the Big Green the victory over the visiting Beavers. The only goal of the game came from freshman Aly O'Dea '12 in the sixth minute of sudden-death overtime play. The Big Green (3-2, 0-0 Ivy) defense looked strong throughout the game, allowing only six shots in 96 minutes.