🔬 April 20–26 is Medical Laboratory Professionals Week! 🔬

Please join us in recognizing and celebrating the incredible work of our MDI Hospital and Health Centers laboratory professionals. Behind the scenes, their expertise and dedication are vital to patient care. Every test, result, and diagnosis starts with their skill.

We are so grateful for everything they do to support our patients and care teams! 💙

#LabWeek2025 #MDIHospital #HealthcareHeroes #ThankYouLabProfessionals ...

You’re invited to the 20th Annual MDI Rotary Adventure Golf Challenge at Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf in Bar Harbor!

Event Details:
⛳ The Golf Challenge will be held on May 17, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM (rain date: May 18).
⛳ Team and player registration opens at 8:30 AM (pre-registration encouraged).
⛳ $60 for a team of four or $15 per person.
⛳ $100 to sponsor a hole.

Proceeds from this event benefit MDI Hospital’s Food Insecurity Program. Players are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food donation for entry into a raffle. 🥫🎫

To register, email Robyn Clark at robyn.clark@mdihospital.org. ...

As of April 10, 2025, health officials have confirmed 712 measles cases across 25 states. Of those infected, 97% had not been vaccinated.

The CDC recommends the following MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccination guidelines:

Children:
👧 The first MMR dose should be given between 12 and 15 months of age.
👦 The second dose is typically administered between ages 4 and 6, prior to starting school.

Teens and Adults:
👩‍🦱 Most teens and adults should have one or two doses of the MMR vaccine, depending on their health status and risk factors.
👩 Individuals working in healthcare, those traveling internationally, and others in high-risk categories should be especially mindful about being up to date on their vaccinations.
👨‍🦰 A single dose is generally considered sufficient for most adults, and there is no broad recommendation to provide a second dose to adults who received their first dose before 1989.

The CDC recommends that individuals born between 1957 and 1967 check their measles vaccination history. While most people in this age group have some immunity, some may need extra protection. Based on current guidance from the CDC, if you were born before 1957, you are considered immune. If you would like to be vaccinated, we recommend checking with your insurance company to see if the MMR vaccine or a blood test to check for measles immunity is covered under your health plan.

Please contact yours or your child`s primary care provider for more information https://www.mdihospital.org/health-centers/.
To see the latest guidance, visit the CDC’s page on MMR vaccines: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/vaccines/index.html ...

🦷 April 6–12 is National Dental Hygienists Week! 🦷

Dental hygienists play a vital role in our overall health, helping to prevent disease through education, cleanings, and screenings. This week, we recognize our skilled and compassionate professionals who help keep our smiles healthy.

To schedule an appointment at MDI Hospital`s Community Dental Center, please call 207-244-2888. Our hygienists, Sherry and Monica, are here to provide you with expert and thoughtful care! ...

💙April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month 🌷

Nearly 90,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Parkinson`s Disease each year. This April, MDI Hospital and Health Centers dedicates our Wellness Walks as Optimism Walks for Parkinson’s. Join us for an Optimism Walk this month or by wearing blue for World Parkinson`s Day tomorrow, on April 11th, to raise awareness, lend support, and advocate for research and a cure. For more information on April`s Optimism Walks for Parkinson`s, please contact Mary Parham, Community Health Educator, at 207-288-5082 ext. 7805 or Mary.Parham@mdihospital.org.

If you have questions about Parkinson’s or your own health, talking with your primary care provider can be a helpful step toward getting the guidance and support you need. MDI Hospital & Health Centers is committed to providing you with the care you need, close to home.

#EndParkinsons #WorldParkinsonsDay #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth ...

Learn to Save a Life with MDI Hospital`s Heart Saver & CPR Classes! ❤️🩹

Gain essential emergency skills while helping keep our community safe! Classes are $60 and open for enrollment now.

📍 Location: Lisa Stewart Women`s Health Center, 2nd Floor, Wolf Conference Room

📆Upcoming Dates:

• April 15 | 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

• April 26 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

• May 7 | 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

• May 24 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

• June 10 | 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

• June 21 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

💻🙋🏻‍♀️ Register here: http://mdihospital.enrollware.com/schedule?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=MDI%20Hospital

📞 Have questions? Contact Karen Vanzura at (207) 288-5082, ext. 1444

#CPRTraining #Lifesaver #CommunityHealth #EmergencyPreparedness ...

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

At MDI Hospital, we are proud to have a dedicated team of Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE)-trained staff who provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to survivors of sexual assault.

Our SAFE-trained professionals are specially equipped to offer medical care, forensic exams, and emotional support, ensuring survivors receive the care and respect they deserve.

We`re here for you, 24/7. 💙

#SAFECare #MDIHospital #TraumaInformedCare ...

Today is National Doctors` Day! Five years ago, Dr. Damian Flowers came to MDI Hospital for a summer stint in the Emergency Department. By 2021, he made it home. His motto? "Anyone. Anytime. Anything." And we live by it, too.

From check-ups to emergencies, Dr. Flowers and his team provide expert, compassionate care—right here in our coastal community.

This #NationalDoctorsDay, we celebrate him and all the incredible providers who keep Downeast Maine healthy.

If you would like to recognize your provider or send them some words of gratitude, please contact Claire Sasner at claire.sasner@mdihospital.org. Thank you! 💙 ...