Diagnosing abnormal heart rhythms, known as arrhythmias, can be challenging because the heart doesn’t always cooperate. But a recent purchase by Mount Desert Island Hospital allows patients to capture information about their own heart, making diagnosis of a potentially deadly disorder easier.
The Women’s Health Center will present “The Talk: How to talk to kids at any age about healthy sexuality.” This free event will feature human sexuality educator and consultant Al Vernacchio, MD, ED.
Mount Desert Island Hospital’s Diabetes Self-Management Program has once again received Education Recognition from the American Diabetes Association.
The Women’s Health Center will be hosting its annual Frock Swap and Sing-A-Long fundraising event at Reel Pizza on Saturday, March 27th.
Joanne Harris, Director of Human Resources at Mount Desert Island Hospital recently earned certification as a Senior Professional in Human...
A recent conference hosted by Mount Desert Island Hospital provided a glimpse at the future of electronic health records in Maine. Nearly 60 representatives from five Maine hospitals gathered at the Atlantic Oceanside to compare notes on a hospital-specific database that manages patients’ clinical and financial records.
Mount Desert Island Hospital has announced the hiring of Stacy Brown as its new Director of Fiscal Services. She replaces Brad Perkins who is now the Hospital’s Vice President of Finance.
Orthopedic specialist Stuart Davidson, MD will join Edward White, MD and Burton Pearl MD on the staff of MDI Orthopedics beginning March 1st.
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.
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.
