Wound care clinic opens at Blue Hill Memorial Hospital January 8, 2018 by Staff on Health, News BLUE HILL — Blue Hill Memorial Hospital has announced that it has added a new service to meet the growing need for specialized wound care. An interdisciplinary team of clinicians has developed a program offering treatment of chronic wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, ostomy care and negative pressure therapy management. Nan Boutin, RN, …
Maine Coast Memorial Hospital recognized for safety and quality December 29, 2017 by Steve Fuller on Health, News ELLSWORTH — Maine Coast Memorial Hospital recently received high marks from two national organizations. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gave the Ellsworth hospital its highest possible rating of five stars for overall quality. The Leapfrog Group, meanwhile, awarded Maine Coast an “A” safety grade. “We are extremely proud of these achievements,” said Ardelle …
November births at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital December 29, 2017 by Staff on Births, Health, News At Maine Coast Memorial Hospital in Ellsworth To Jasmine and Benjamin Berube of Orland, a son, Brooks Benjamin, Nov. 2. To Jessica Tenan and Mark Smith of Milbridge, a daughter, Sarah Willow, Nov. 4. To Madeline and Robert Coppage of Ellsworth, a son, Ronan Lewis, Nov. 6. To Brooke Dunn and Zachary Harris of East Blue …
Officials tout benefit of Maine Coast’s affiliation with EMHS December 13, 2017 by Steve Fuller on Health, News TRENTON — Maine Coast Memorial Hospital officials touted the value of being part of Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems at the Ellsworth hospital’s annual meeting last week. “Our relationship with EMHS makes us stronger,” said Maine Coast President John Ronan (who also serves as president of Blue Hill Memorial Hospital, another EMHS member). The meeting was …
Autumn births at MDI Hospital December 8, 2017 by Staff on Births, Health, News At Mount Desert Island Hospital In Bar Harbor A son, Walker Burns, was born Sept. 10 to Michelle and Dakota Burns of Bar Harbor. A son, Mason Spofford, was born Sept. 13 to Jaime and George Spofford of Salisbury Cove. A daughter, Hayley Merchant-Weed, was born Sept. 20 to Jordan Merchant and Cody Weed of …
26th Annual Poinsettia Ball raises $60K for patient care December 7, 2017 by Staff on Health, News ELLSWORTH — Guests in elaborate masks and fancy dress dined and danced Saturday night at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital’s 26th Annual Poinsettia Ball held at Acadia Events Center. The theme of this year’s ball was “A Masquerade.” Some 430 guests attended, raising nearly $60,000 that will be used to support patient care at the Mary …
Maine Coast’s technical employees vote to unionize December 6, 2017 by Steve Fuller on Health, News ELLSWORTH — Dozens of employees at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital are set to become unionized following a vote last week. Technical employees including radiology technologists, licensed practical nurses, respiratory therapists and others voted by secret ballot to join the Maine State Nurses Association (MSNA). The union previously said the group of technical employees consists of …
Healthy Acadia announces Sites of Distinction award winners December 5, 2017 by Staff on Health, News ELLSWORTH — Healthy Acadia, Let’s Go! 5210 and partners have recognized the following Hancock County providers as 2017 Let’s Go! 5210 Sites of Distinction for their efforts to foster healthy lifestyle habits among the children they serve: Childcare Centers: Gold Level Mount Desert Nursery School. Down East Family YMCA Early Learning Center. Smarter Lunchrooms: Gold …
Peninsula Free Health Clinic in danger of closing November 27, 2017 by Jennifer Osborn on Health, News BLUE HILL — The Peninsula Free Health Clinic, which offers walk-in medical care for the uninsured and underinsured on Monday afternoons, is in danger of closing. The clinic does not have enough volunteer physicians. “It would be tragic if we would have to close,” said Dr. Jane Garfield, who founded the clinic in November 2013. …
Local students joining Hancock County Medical Mission team November 27, 2017 by Staff on Health, News ELLSWORTH — The Hancock County Medical Mission has announced that Matthew Frost of Ellsworth High School and Mount Desert Island High School students Nick Duley and Sara Todd have been chosen to join the mission team going to Dajabon, Dominican Republic, in February 2018. Medical director and surgeon Dr. Charles Hendricks along with the students, …
