April 6–10 is Adolescent Immunization Week! 💉✨

This is a great time for families to connect with their primary care providers and make sure their child’s vaccine schedule is up to date. Staying on track with immunizations helps protect not only your child, but also your community. 🏥💙

As a helpful reminder, “vaccines are one of the safest and most effective ways to prevent serious diseases in teens.”

Explore more resources on adolescent immunization, provided by Unity, here:
https://www.unity4teenvax.org/resources/ ...

✨ Breathe Easy Together, our FREE 4-week smoking cessation group, begins April 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the Fernald Point Building, 1 Fernald Point Road, Southwest Harbor, Maine. 🚭💪 If you’re ready to quit smoking with support by your side, register today by contacting Laura Rich at 207.460.7451 or Laura.Rich@mdihospital.org
. 📞📧 Let’s take this step toward better health together! 🌿 ...

In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we’re reminding our community that colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, but it’s also one of the most preventable and treatable when caught early.

At Mount Desert Island Hospital, we’re here to help you take control of your health. Routine screenings can detect colorectal cancer before symptoms appear and even prevent it by removing polyps early.

Did you know? Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 and the second leading cause in women under 50.

Don’t wait for symptoms, make screening a priority. Contact your primary care provider to get started. It could save your life. 💙 ...

Ever wonder why some nurses have so many letters after their name?

Those letters represent advanced training, specialty expertise, and a deep commitment to providing the best possible care. Today, on National Certified Nurses Day, we celebrate nurses who go the extra mile to earn and maintain professional certification in their field.

At MDI Hospital, Health Centers, and Birch Bay Retirement Village, we are proud to have over 30 Certified Nurses who have accreditations that include: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Certified Operating Room Nurse (CNOR), Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Pain Management Certified, Certified Emergency Room Nurse (CEN), Vascular Access Board Certified (VA-BC), Would Care Certified (WCC), Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse (CMSRN), Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Certified Medical Surgical RN (CMSRN), Instructor Certified for BLS, ACLD, and PALS, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (CCHt), Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN), Resident Assessment Coordinator (RSC), Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP), Registered Nurse Certified in Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring (RNC-EFM).

Each set of letters represents additional training, rigorous testing, and a commitment to lifelong learning, all in service of safer, higher-quality care for our community.

💙 Today we celebrate the expertise, professionalism, and dedication of our Certified Nurses. Thank you for everything you do. ...

In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we’re reminding our community that colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, but it’s also one of the most preventable and treatable when caught early.

At Mount Desert Island Hospital, we’re here to help you take control of your health. Routine screenings can detect colorectal cancer before symptoms appear and even prevent it by removing polyps early.

Did you know? Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 and the second leading cause in women under 50.

Don’t wait for symptoms, make screening a priority. Contact your primary care provider to get started. It could save your life. 💙 ...

🌟 BRIGHT BODIES: Family Healthy Lifestyle Program 🌟

Looking for a fun way to help your child build healthy habits? Join us in Southwest Harbor for this FREE program for kids ages 10–14 and their families!

💚 All shapes, sizes, and fitness levels are welcome
🥗 Learn about healthy nutrition together
🏃‍♀️ Enjoy fun physical activities, games, and lessons
✨ Build confidence and self-esteem in a supportive group

📅 March 24 – May 21
(No classes April 21 & 23)
⏰ Tuesdays & Thursdays | 3:10–4:00 PM
📍 Pemetic Elementary School, Southwest Harbor, ME
💻 In-person and virtual options available

🍎 Healthy snacks provided during in-person sessions

📞 Sign up or learn more:
Sarah O’Neil
207-460-4628
Sarah.Oneil@mdihospital.org

Bring the whole family and make healthy living fun! 💪 ...

The best protection is vaccination. 💉 Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide about 97% protection, and most vaccinated individuals are protected for life. Talk to your provider, or your child’s provider about getting the vaccine and stopping the spread.

For more information and CDC resources visit our website: https://www.mdihospital.org/featured/measles-in-maine-what-you-should-know/ ...