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Congratulations to Mount Desert Island Hospital`s Vice President of Nursing Services, Samantha Foss, BSN, MSN, DNP, MBA, FACHE, on her convocation from the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) as a fellow.

For more than 90 years, the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) has focused on one mission—advancing leaders and the field of healthcare leadership excellence. The college is a professional home to more than 48,000 healthcare executives who are committed to integrity, lifelong learning, leadership and diversity and inclusion.

Samantha Foss recently attended the ACHE Congress in Chicago where she was recognized for her dedication and service to healthcare as well as receiving her fellow designation.

MDI Hospital President/CEO, Chrissi Maguire says, "This achievement stands as a major accomplishment, and we are so proud of Sam for this recognition. We are grateful to her for bringing this high level of professional growth and expertise to Mount Desert Island Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village."

The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) was founded in 1933 to promote excellence in healthcare management and advance healthcare industry leaders. Known for its educational programs, including the annual Congress on Healthcare Leadership, which draws more than 4,000 participants, the ACHE also has a publishing division, Health Administration Press, which is one of the largest publishers of books and journals on health services management.

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Today we experience the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse!

Please remember to view the eclipse safely with the recommended eyewear and tools. Linked below is Nasa’s live broadcast of the celestial event. Broadcasting begins at 1:00PM and ends at 4:00PM Eastern Time.

The LIVE broadcast can be found here: go.nasa.gov/3PzERMz

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"On April 8, North America will experience a total solar eclipse, stretching across parts of Mexico, the U.S. and Canada, with approximately 31.6 million people living in the path of totality. According to NASA, every contiguous state in the U.S., along with parts of Alaska and Hawaii, will witness at least a partial solar eclipse. With all eyes toward the sky during an eclipse, Dr. Dawn Davis, a dermatologist at Mayo Clinic, says it`s important to protect your eyes and your skin from ultraviolet (UV) light damage. "If you would like to see the solar eclipse, you will need to have special [ISO-approved] solar eclipse glasses," says Dr. Davis.

Tips for safely viewing the total solar eclipse:
🌕 Along with wearing special glasses, there are additional ways to stay safe during a solar eclipse.
🌔 Wear sunscreen with a high SPF and broad-spectrum protection.
🌓 Reapply it every two hours, or more often if you sweat or get wet.
🌒 Wear a hat that covers your head, face, ears and neck.
🌑 A wide-brimmed hat is ideal, as it can also shield your eyes from the sun.
🌘 Wear protective clothing that covers your arms and legs.
🌗 Choose light-colored, loose-fitting and breathable fabrics that can keep you cool and comfortable.
🌖 Seek shade whenever possible, especially during the peak hours of the sun`s intensity (between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.).
🌕 Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, and avoid heat exhaustion or heatstroke."

-2024 Mayo Clinic News Network. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Read more at: https://phys.org/news/2024-04-safely-total-solar-eclipse.html?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=mdihospital#:~:text=Tips%20for%20safely%20viewing%20the%20total%20solar%20eclipse&text=Wear%20sunscreen%20with%20a%20high,your%20eyes%20from%20the%20sun ...

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY: MDI HOSPITAL HEALTH CENTERS CLOSED THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2024

All MDI Hospital Health Centers will be closed Thursday, April 4th due to the winter weather advisory in effect. ...

The incoming nor`easter is forecasted to arrive late Wednesday evening. With high expectation for extended power outages, please take safety precautions in preparation for winter storm warnings and advisories.

Closures and updates will be shared via our Facebook, Instagram, and http://mdihospital.org/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=mdihospital webpage. ...

Construction Alert: Unexpected Wayman Lane Construction Closure, Emergency Traffic to Reroute to Stanwood Place

Effective Wednesday, April 3, the Town of Bar Harbor has directed the closure of Wayman Lane for infrastructure improvements for up to two weeks. Emergency traffic will no longer be able to access the Mount Desert Island Hospital Emergency Room from Wayman Lane. ALL emergent patient and EMS traffic will have to reroute to Stanwood Place.

Mount Desert Island Hospital has notified local EMS and will continue to update public postings. We apologize for any inconveniences. ...