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At Mount Desert Island Hospital, we serve a close-knit island and surrounding communities.

11/14/2025

📣 MDI Certified Nurses Academy is now accepting applications for the next CNA Course!

📩 To apply, email barbarajean.bragdon@mdihospital.org
to schedule your interview and complete the application.

✅ Requirements include an MDIH background check and passing the CASAS reading exam (offered free through MDI Adult Education).

📝 CASAS Exam Dates:
Dec 5 (12–3) • Dec 6 (10–2) • Dec 9 (3–6) • Dec 11 (3–6) • Dec 16 (12–3) • Dec 17 (9–12)

📚 Course Start: January 9
Classes held Fridays, 8:30–5:30 through April.

💰 Cost: Free for MDIH employees • $1500 for non-employees (due Jan 7)

🎓 Only the first 8 applicants who meet all requirements will be accepted.

11/14/2025

Happy Business Friends Friday! 🤝🏻 Thank you to SMRT Architects & Engineers! 🏛️

We’re proud to recognize SMRT Architects & Engineers for their generous support as a Circle of Care member of MDI Hospital’s Business Friends Society.

With roots reaching back to 1884, SMRT is a dynamic team of architects, engineers, planners, and professionals dedicated to solving problems through the power of design. Their work helps position clients and communities for the future, guided by curiosity, inquiry, and passion every step of the way. ✨

Learn more about their inspiring work at 👉 www.smrtinc.com
Visit their page at 👉 https://www.facebook.com/smrtinc

11/08/2025

Stop by the YWCA MDI to support the Auxiliary’s bake sale & raffle! Happening today until 1:00. Grab some tasty treats after watching the bed races, and enter the raffles for the chance to win some amazing items & gift certificates donated by our community!

11/07/2025

Happy Business Friends Friday! 🤝🏻 A big thank-you to Side Street Café!

We’re grateful to Side Street Café for their generous support as a Circle of Care member of MDI Hospital’s Business Friends Society. 🌟

Since opening their doors in 2009 in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor, this family-owned and operated gem has become a local favorite — famous for their award-winning mac & cheese, rotating margaritas, and that warm, welcoming hometown vibe we all love. 💛

Whether you’re a local or just visiting, stop by 49 Rodick Street to eat, drink, and live like a local at Side Street Café! 🍴🍹

Learn more at 👉 www.sidestreetbarharbor.com

11/04/2025

When fourth-year Harvard Emergency Medicine Resident Physician Caitlin Craft-Hacherl began looking for elective clinical rotations, she wanted more than just a hands-on experience, she wanted connection, challenge, and a chance to practice medicine in a setting where community is at the heart of care. She found all that and more here, at MDI Hospital.

This fall marked Caitlin’s second Emergency Medicine rotation at MDI Hospital, a return she requested after an especially rewarding first experience last year.

Caitlin said that working in a rural emergency department offered perspectives that resident physicians in larger urban hospitals might not encounter. “It broadens your view of medicine and offers a different perspective from what you may be used to. Even if you don’t plan to practice in a rural setting, it’s an invaluable experience.”

After residency completion this year, Caitlin is pursuing a fellowship in Wilderness Medicine, a field that perfectly blends her love for the outdoors with her dedication to emergency care. “Working at MDI Hospital has been an example of the merger between helping people in challenging environments and working closely in nature that I hope to experience during fellowship,” she said.

Read the full story on our website: https://www.mdihospital.org/featured/where-medicine-meets-the-maine-outdoors/

11/04/2025

At MDI Hospital, we’re dedicated to providing patients with the most advanced diagnostic imaging technology available. ✨
Our state-of-the-art 1.5T Philips Ingenia Ambition MRI delivers high-resolution scans and exceptional image quality for precise, reliable results.
🩺 All scans are performed by board-certified MRI technologists and interpreted by board-certified radiologists.
📅 Enjoy convenient scheduling, expedited exams, and timely reporting.
💳 We accept all major insurance and offer financial planning for self-pay patients.

📞 Scheduling Phone: 207.288.5082, ext. 1419

11/03/2025

Rising costs are making it harder for many of our neighbors to keep food on the table and heat their homes. Help is available. 🫴🏻 Reach out to the local food and fuel assistance resources listed in the graphic below:

11/03/2025

Community Health Center patients, please allot plenty of time ahead of your appointments and follow signage to the temporary entrance. Thank you for your patience as we work to update and improve our health center!

10/31/2025

👻 Happy Halloween from MDI Hospital & Health Centers! 🎃 Say “Boo to the Flu” and ask your provider about your vaccine options. Contact your primary care provider’s office to schedule your vaccines! 💉

10/31/2025

Happy Business Friends Friday! 🤝🏻 A heartfelt thank-you to G.F. Johnston & Associates!

We’re proud to recognize G.F. Johnston & Associates as a Connectors of Care member of MDI Hospital’s Business Friends Society.

With over 25 years of experience, this dedicated local firm provides resource-conscious, personalized consulting services to Mount Desert Island and the surrounding communities. 🌟

By collaborating with architects, landscape designers, and state and government agencies, G.F. Johnston & Associates helps turn visions into lasting results — strengthening the very foundation of our community. 🏗️💙

Learn more about their work at 👉 www.gfjcivilconsult.com

10/30/2025

💗 Wear Pink 2025 for Breast Cancer Awareness 💗

This month, MDI Hospital & Health Centers team members came together to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Wearing pink is one small way we honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and raise awareness about the importance of early detection and regular screenings.

Together, we stand strong for our patients, families, and community. 💕
Learn more about MDI Hospital's Breast Health Center at: https://www.mdihospital.org/health-centers/breast-center-at-mdi-hospital/

10/29/2025

🏥 National Stroke Awareness Day — Advancing Stroke Care at MDI Hospital 💙

Stroke is one of the leading causes of serious long-term disability in the United States. Each year, nearly 800,000 people experience a stroke — that’s one every 40 seconds. Recognizing stroke symptoms quickly and acting fast can save lives and improve recovery outcomes.

At Mount Desert Island Hospital, we’re committed to improving stroke recognition and response through evidence-based care. Our team is actively working toward the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Rural Recognition, which honors hospitals that demonstrate excellence in stroke care and ensure patients in rural communities receive timely, high-quality treatment.
To achieve this recognition, our hospital aims for at least 75% compliance across key stroke measures, including:

🧠 Door-In/Door-Out time ≤ 90 minutes for patients transferred for acute therapy
🧠 Door-to-CT ≤ 25 minutes
🧠 Documentation of last known well or time of symptom discovery
🧠 IV thrombolytic therapy within 60 minutes of arrival and within 4.5 hours of onset
🧠 NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) completed and documented
🧠 Dysphagia screening prior to oral intake
🧠 EMS pre-notification prior to arrival
🧠 CT or MRI interpreted within 45 minutes of arrival
🧠 Stroke consultation completed

Our multidisciplinary stroke team is using these benchmarks to guide real-time process improvements, strengthen collaboration, and ensure that every patient experiencing stroke symptoms receives timely, coordinated care.

For questions about our stroke readiness efforts, please reach out to Abby LaPlante, Quality Coordinator, or Jon Bell, Director of the Emergency Department.

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