Doctors, Health Insurance, and the Health Care System
During your orientation you should get most information regarding the health care Dartmouth
will provide. You will get to choose your health insurance package. If Dartmouth College does not cover your health insurance for any reason, contact your HR department.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~hrs/benefits/
Health Insurance for International Postdocs
- Medical insurance in the U.S. is generally expensive so be sure to research your options sooner rather than later.
- Make sure that the plan you have meets the requirements for your visa status. OVIS can assist with this.
- Some countries might offer additional coverage at low cost. Universities in your country of origin would be a good resource for exploring additional options.
DCPDA tip:
https://sites.dartmouth.edu/dcpda/day-to-day/(opens in a new tab)
For primary care/general practitioner, Dartmouth Health Connect (Allen Street in Hanover) is a great resource. Free, and easy to get an appointment!
Places of Worship
Given the smaller size of the towns in the Upper Valley, your religious community may not be
represented in the immediate area. This is a helpful website maintained by Dartmouth College
to assist you in finding a congregation or house of worship.
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~tucker/religious/sacred/off-campus.html
Support on Campus
- Dartmouth Faculty/Employee Assistance Program: Provides confidential support for you and your family members, with resources and information for personal and work-life issues. These services are provided at no charge to you and are available 24/7.
- Dartmouth Center for the Advancement of Learning (DCAL): DCAL offers numerous services related to improve your teaching and academic job hunt. All DCAL services are available to grad students and postdocs.
- Employee Resource Network (ERN): The ERNs are various affinity groups comprised of faculty, staff, families and Upper Valley community members. The groups established on campus are the Black Caucus, Native American Council, Latinx Hispanic Council, LGBT Employee Network, International Employee Network, Veterans Network, Asian and Pacific Islander Caucus (APIC) and EmpowHER.
Life Outside of Work
Hanover really is an active community! Taking advantage of the outdoor activities is a great benefit of the Upper Valley, and it will also keep you healthy (and sane) during your postdoc! We are continually adding events to our Social and LocalEvents channels in slack and below we list some additional online resources:
- Meetup: A great site to search for any kind of meet-up in the area, including hikes, yoga trips, singles nights, bowling nights!
- Upper Valley Young Professionals: Brings young, emerging, & rising professionals together to foster connections in the Upper Valley.
- Upper Valley Info: Check out the latest Upper Valley Information.
Facebook Groups
Fitness & Wellness
The gym is open to students, staff, and general public. Check their website for latest membership fees. If paying a yearly membership is not your choice, you can still access other Dartmouth Athletic Facilities located in the Alumni Gym Building such as racquetball, basketball, squash courts, outdoor and indoor tennis courts, and swimming pools. Also available at the Alumni Gym are FLIP classes, these are a separate cost that are not included with gym memberships.
More Dartmouth Facilities:
Dartmouth Outing Club (DOC): Oldest and largest outing club in the US; offers outdoor activities, training, and rents out material and cabins.
Dartmouth Cross-Country Ski Center Groomed xcountry ski tracks on the goldcourt.
Dartmouth Skiway: Downhill skiing less than 30minutes from the school; cheapish season passes.
Ledyard Canoe Club - Rent kayaks, paddle boards etc.
Dartmouth Riding Center at Morton Farm: Includes the farmhouse, three barns, indoor arena, two outdoor riding rings, multiple pastures, and miles of trails.
Dartmouth Outdoor Rentals: Lots of outdoor equipment to rent.
The Hanover Country Club and Golf Course: Beautiful 18-hole golf course.
Other Athletic Facilities in the Area
River Valley Club: Lebanon, NH.
Carter Community Building Association: Lebanon, NH.
Upper Valley Aquatic Center: 1 White River Junction, VT.
Upper Valley Running Club
There are also lots of skiing in the area (Killington being the biggest), but also smaller operations nearby like the skiway or Whaleback; or Ascutney if you’re into AT. For yoga, there are many places around to check out: Mighty Yoga, Bikram Yoga Upper Valley, Upper Valley Yoga, Upper Valley Pilates, Ancient Healing Arts Yoga Studio.