Valley Regional Hospital

01/23/2026

01/15/2026

With nearly 5 years of experience at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Marissa Mendez, MD, FACS is thrilled to continue caring for her patients at Valley Regional Hospital. She brings a strong passion for robotic-assisted surgery, using minimally invasive techniques to treat a range of general surgery conditions leading to reduced post-operative pain and recovery time.

"My goal is to reduce my patients’ pain and help them return to their normal activities and work as soon as possible. Having surgery is a big decision and can be scary for many people. I want my patients to know that I am here to be their partner and advocate in achieving their health goals. I encourage them to ask questions and take an active role in decision-making so that they feel comfortable and confident moving forward with surgery."

Dr. Mendez offers a comprehensive range of general surgery procedures, treating conditions such as gallbladder disease, appendicitis, symptomatic hernias, GERD, and more. Her patient-centered approach combines cutting-edge technology with compassionate care, so patients feel informed, supported, and confident every step of the way.

Learn more about Dr. Mendez and her services here: https://bit.ly/4qUzacB

01/14/2026

Please help us welcome Christopher J. Laird, DNP, MBA, FACHE, CENP, CCRN-K to our Valley Regional Hospital team as the new Chief Nursing Officer!

“Dr. Laird brings a deep commitment to patient care and nursing excellence.” – Matthew R. Foster, MD, MMM

In addition, He brings over 15 years of leadership in academic, tertiary, and rural health systems. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/49Eh4Vc

01/08/2026

Want to make a difference in the community? We are looking for a pharmacy technician to join our team (full-time, day shift).

"What I enjoy the most about being a Pharmacy Technician is being there to help manage patients' medications, health and wellbeing. Whether it's speaking to patients at bedside or working behind the scenes compounding IV's or delivering medications; knowing I'm there to help support patient care brings me a lot of joy." - Amanda, CPhT

Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/4pvG4Ur

01/02/2026

📸 Flashback Friday to the many memories we made last year! We are thankful for our incredible team and their unwavering commitment 24/7, 365 days. Your dedication, compassion, and teamwork are the foundation of everything we do.

12/30/2025

There's still time! A year‑end gift to Valley Regional Hospital ensures that your neighbors, friends, and loved ones continue to receive excellent, affordable care close to home—delivered by people who know and love this community.

Make your gift by midnight on Dec. 31 to support the hospital that supports you! https://dhmcalumdev.hitchcock.org/giving/valley-regional-hospital"

12/29/2025

Sometimes it’s the little things—like celebrating 26 Fridays of matching outfits with your work bestie!

In the Valley Regional Rehabilitation Department, we use a mentorship model to welcome new therapists. In Fall 2024, Andrew Casey, DPT, CMTPT mentored Dallas Lahache, DPT, as he began his physical therapy journey. Somewhere between regular check-ins and patient care, they realized they had four of the same shirts and thus a legendary matching-shirt Friday tradition was born. What started as a love for Under Armour and golf quickly turned into camaraderie bringing smiles to both team members and patients alike.

Plus, the Rehabilitation team even dressed like the 'matching therapists' this past Halloween. Talk about team spirit! 🙂

12/19/2025

A BIG thank you to the Stevens High School band and chorus! Today they performed wonderful renditions of holiday classics for our team and patients. The room was full of heartfelt smiles! 😊🎄

12/19/2025

2025 was a transformative year for Valley Regional Hospital. We broke ground on the new Medical Office Building, which should open in the fall of next year.

As the year draws to a close, your gift of any size helps keep our health services strong today and for generations to come.

Make your year‑end donation by December 31 https://dhmcalumdev.hitchcock.org/giving/valley-regional-hospital

12/18/2025

Tis' the season for ugly sweaters, holly-jolly vibes, and our annual "holiday cheer"! This past two weeks, departments across the organization shared in good eats and festive fun.

12/17/2025

For generations, we've dedicated ourselves to the health of our communities.

Today, the American Hospital Association (AHA) recognized Valley Regional Hospital (pictured below) for 100 years of membership and Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center for 75 years of membership in the AHA. Participation in the AHA reflects both hospitals' long-standing commitment to high-quality, compassionate care. 👏