Enterprise: Upper Valley business and nonprofit announcements
Tara K. Cunningham, is the new associate dean for student life at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. (Courtesy Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth) Courtesy photograph—Courtesy photograph
Dr. David M. Naeger is the new chair of the Department of Radiology at Dartmouth Health and Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. (Courtesy Dartmouth Health) Courtesy photograph—Courtesy photograph
Tina Helm, of New London, was awarded the “Woman Who Makes A Difference Award,” during Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice’s Women Who Make A Difference Luncheon in May. (Courtesy Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice) Courtesy Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice
Dr. Petra J. Lewis, a radiologist at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, earned the Radiological Society of North America’s Outstanding Educator award. (Courtesy Dartmouth Health) Courtesy Dartmouth Health
Ronnie Taylor, owner of Connecticut Valley Trucking in Orford, earned the “Outstanding Forest Products Trucker of the Year” award from the N.H. Timberland Owners’ Association. (Courtesy New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association) Courtesy New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association
Mascoma Valley Preservation received a $10,000 grant from the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance and the 1772 Foundation to go toward its preservation work at the Kimball Property in East Grafton. (Andrew Cushing photograph) Courtesy photograph— Andrew Cushing
| Published: 07-15-2024 3:39 PM |
Alex Ragias opened Upper Valley Tropical Sno, which operates out of a food truck stationed at Colburn Park in Lebanon from noon to 8 p.m. daily. More information: Facebook: “Upper Valley Tropical Sno.”
The town of Fairlee has launched a new app called “Focus Fairlee,” which was created by the company GOGov, to help keep residents informed about town services and events, among other notifications.
Lori Shibinette, has been named the new president and CEO of West Central Behavioral Health, which has locations in Lebanon, Claremont and Newport. Shibinette, who previously served as commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, will begin her new role in August. She will replace Alexander J. “AJ” Horvath, who has served as interim director since last October.
Ted Bolognani has been named CEO of HealthFirst Family Care Center, a federally qualified health center with locations in Laconia, Franklin and Canaan. He has served as CFO since 2011 and added the title of executive director after Mascoma Community Health Center became part of HealthFirst. Bolognani, of Plymouth, replaces Russ Keene, who retired.
Tara K. Cunningham, is the new associate dean for student life at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. Prior to coming to Dartmouth, Cunningham was employed as senior associate dean for student affairs at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.
Dr. David M. Naeger is the new chair of the Department of Radiology at Dartmouth Health and Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. He is currently the director of radiology at Denver Health, and professor and vice chair of the department of radiology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Naegar will begin working at Dartmouth in August.
Cheryl Gilbert is the new chief operating/chief financial officer for the Vermont Aging Network Consortium, a new nonprofit organization that represents five Area Agencies on Aging in Vermont, including Senior Solutions and Central Vermont Council on Aging, which serve Upper Valley residents.
Dartmouth Health hired the following providers in May and June:
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Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center: Dr. Nathan E. Goldstein, palliative medicine; Dr. Laura A. Gadzala, ophthalmology; Dr. Marbelia C. Gonzalez, anesthesiology; Jennalise M. Eiswerth, anesthesiology; Kayla N. Hodges, neurosurgery; and Ethan J. Kimball, neurosurgery; Lindsay L. Perry, family medicine; Amber R. Castell, sleep medicine; Marsha L. Davidson, psychiatry; Dr. Patience J. Gallagher, obstetrics and gynecology; Kaylie B. Grella, cardiology; Annie M. Lalor, orthopaedics; Richard R. Lique, cardiology; Dr. Gretchen S. Stuart, obstetrics and gynecology; Dr. Max J. Biondi, cardiology; Lorrie E. Callaghan, neurology; Jennifer P. Lauro, psychiatry, addiction treatment program; and Joshua R. Rudner, emergency medicine.
Dartmouth Cancer Center: Kathleen M. Neilan, hematology and oncology; and Dr. Jennifer E. Tonneson, surgical oncology.
Dartmouth Health Children’s: Jennifer L. Benusis, child and adolescent psychiatry; Dr. Julie A. Vincent, pediatric cardiology; and Caroline J. Christie, child and adolescent psychiatry.
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center: Dr. Michael Rezaee, urology; Dr. Tarika Thareja, ophthalmology
New London Hospital: Kayla N. Hodges, neurosurgery; Ethan J. Kimball, neurosurgery; Adina F. Tucker, tele-psychiatry; and Leah R. Tully, family medicine.
Sue Buckholz, an attorney in White River Junction who serves on the Hartford Selectboard, and Alisha Robinson, a Lebanon resident who works as the DEI program coordinator and HR business partner at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, have been appointed to the Upper Valley Haven’s Board of Directors.
David McLure, of Littleton, N.H., and Laura Sheers, of Thornton, N.H., were elected to the Grafton County Senior Citizens Council’s Board of Directors.
Partners in Global Change, a Norwich-based nonprofit organization, has become a member of the Upper Valley Business Alliance. The organization, founded by Paul Foster, raises money to support 18 children in the Tysea Home in Jacmel, Haiti. For more information, email Foster at partnersinglobalchange@gmail.com or text 603-667-5738.
Dartmouth College’s Andres Hall residence hall has been awarded a Gold Level LEED BD +C (v4) certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, according to a news release from North Branch Construction of Concord, which oversaw the renovation. The floors were replaced and new interior walls, windows, doors and insulation were installed. An elevator was added to the building and used “sustainable materials, and sustainable construction and waste management practices.”
The River Valley Human Resource Association, a White River Junction-based chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (known as SHRM), has been awarded the EXCEL Gold Award in recognition of the chapter’s work in expanding its membership and the programs it offered in 2023.
Tina Helm, of New London, was awarded the “Woman Who Makes A Difference Award,” and Adara Boucher, a Kearsarge Regional High School student, was awarded the “High School Student Who Makes A Difference Award” during Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice’s Women Who Make A Difference Luncheon in May.
Ashleigh McFarlin, a certified financial planner at Claremont Financial Services, has been appointed to the LPL Financial Holdings’ Ambassador Council Program.
Windsor-based Blake Hill Preserves won gold in the Jams, Jellies & Fruit Spread Category at the Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) 2024 SOFI Awards for its mango, pineapple, habanero spicy chili jam.
Diane M. Stearns, an ambulatory nurse practitioner and lead advanced care provider at Dartmouth Cancer Center, and Ian B. Kirit, an informatics nurse specialist at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, earned Excellence in Nursing awards from the New Hampshire Nurses Association.
Windsor resident Ruth Doiron, an acute care nurse at Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center was named employee of the month for May 2024.
The following Upper Valley employees earned leadership awards from Bar Harbor Bank & Trust: Shelly Griswold, vice president, branch relationship manager, Claremont, Hillsborough and Newport branches; and Jared Petrizzi, financial consultant, Bar Harbor Financial Services, West Lebanon branch.
Dr. Petra J. Lewis, a radiologist at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, earned the Radiological Society of North America’s Outstanding Educator award. Lewis is a radiology, obstetrics and gynecology professor in addition to servings as vice chair of radiology education at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth.
Ronnie Taylor, owner of Connecticut Valley Trucking in Orford, earned the “Outstanding Forest Products Trucker of the Year” award from the N.H. Timberland Owners’ Association.
The following nurses and nursing assistants at Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center were honored with DAISY awards, by the DAISY Foundation, a nonprofit organization that celebrates nurses: Kimberly Rich, clinical supervisor in the surgical services department, Nurse Leader Award; Lily Burke, registered nurse; Ruth Doiron, acute care nurse; Katherine Flynn, licensed nursing assistant; Elaine Nestor, licensed nursing assistant; and Brianna Henault, licensed practical nurse.
Marianne Barthel, of Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center; and Anila Hood, of Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center, were certified as patient experience professionals by the Patient Experience Institute.
The Greater Upper Valley Solid Waste Management District has been awarded a $19,958 grant from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources’ Department of Environmental Conservation, which it will use to host a hazardous waste collection event at the Hartford Transfer Station on July 27.
ShackletonThomas, in conjunction with The Naked Table Project, both based in Bridgewater, Vt., worked with the Vermont Woodlands Association and Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity to raise more than $30,000 for Habitat for Humanity. ShackletonThomas and The Naked Table Project made more than 20 tables on the Statehouse lawn in Montpelier using Vermont Sugar Maple trees that were sustainably harvested from Marcelle and former U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy’s land.
The Montshire Museum of Science was awarded a $40,000 grant from NASA to help fund a program for children in grades 5 to 8 titled “Empowerment Through Climate Action,” where they will study carbon sequestration in meadow and forest habitats.
Mascoma Valley Preservation received a $10,000 grant from the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance and the 1772 Foundation to go toward its preservation work at the Kimball Property in East Grafton. The funding will go toward purchasing and installing 22 storm windows at the mill and 14 storm windows at the house; repairing the mill chimney; and fixing up the house’s foundation.
Bradford, Vt.,’s Parks & Recreation Department has received a $106,000 grant from the Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative’s Community Grant Program to create a master plan for renovations at Elizabeth Park, which includes a skate park. Orange County Restorative Justice, based in Chelsea, received $26,682 to start a “Re-Entry Healthy Lifestyles Outdoor Pilot Program”; Green Mountain Horse Association in South Woodstock, received $100,000 to develop a flood mitigation and management plan; and the Hartland Winter Trails received $44,166 to put toward making its trails system more resilient.
Touch By Sofie Hair Braids Beauty Bar LLC, owned by Sophia Green-Miller in Lebanon, and Aurora Daycare, owned by Noreen Arnold in White River Junction, have each been awarded a $1,250 Small Business Grant for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs by the Upper Valley Business Alliance Foundation in partnership with the Upper Valley BIPOC Network and Hypertherm Associates.
New London Hospital will host its annual Hospital Days fundraiser from Aug. 1 to Aug. 3. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit go toward breast cancer prevention and detection. More information: newlondonhospital.org/hospitaldays.
Information for this column was compiled using news releases emailed to Valley News staff. To have business or nonprofit organization news included in the next edition of Enterprise, email biznotes@vnews.com prior to Sept. 13.
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