BAR HARBOR – Dr. Lewellyn “Lew” Cooper, a doctor’s doctor who inspired and mentored a generation of physicians and toiled tirelessly to heal the sick and injured, passed away on Jan. 29. He died at the hospital where he spent more than 40 years caring for his neighbors. He was 83 years old.
While renovations are underway to replace its current CT (Computed Tomography) scanner with a state-of-the-art unit, Mount Desert Island Hospital has placed a temporary CT scanner at its Wayman Lane entrance.
Willis’ Rock Shop in Bar Harbor, presented a check for $1,900 to staff of The Breast Center at MDI Hospital, Lois Willis-Wade and Leanne Linscott. The donation was made from proceeds for the sale of Trollbeads.
Jennifer and Peter Kelmenson of Trenton are all smiles as they pose with their newborn daughter, Lilah Belle, on Monday at Mount Desert Island Hospital. Lilah was the first baby born in Hancock County in 2010, coming into the world at 1:05 pm on Friday, January 1st.
For older adults, falls are one of the greatest causes of serious health problems. Fortunately for the growing population of seniors in down east Maine, Mount Desert Island Hospital’s Physical Therapy department has acquired new technology to help increase mobility and confidence for a more independent, active lifestyle.
Dr. Silvio Saidemberg, MD will provide child, adolescent and adult psychiatric services at the MDI Behavioral Health Center beginning December 1st.
MDI Hospital is part of a collaborative of small rural hospitals across Maine that recently received the President’s Award for Improved Patient Safety from the New England Rural Health Roundtable. The President’s Award is presented to a group or individual whose efforts in the area of rural health have had a significant impact. The award was presented at the Roundtable’s October 30th annual symposium in Portland for the Collaborative’s efforts in the area of patient medication safety initiatives.
The Women’s Health Center and The Breast Center at MDI Hospital will co-present a free educational event entitled “Breast Health and Breast Cancer Demystified” on November 11th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Psychologist Stephen Koscherak, Ph.D, ABPP has joined the staff at the Community Health Center in Southwest Harbor. As a member of the MDI Behavioral Health Center staff, Dr. Koscherak will offer counseling for school-age children, adolescents, adults, and married couples Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Mount Desert Island Hospital Emergency Department nurses Linda Crowell RN, and Eileen Wignall, RN have attained a nationally recognized credential in emergency nursing. The two nurses received their Certified Emergency Nurse certificate by passing an exam administered by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing.
At Mount Desert Island Hospital, we provide comprehensive care for you and your family through our hospital in Bar Harbor and a network of health centers across Mount Desert Island.
