MDI Hospital Wellness Walks – August 2022
MDI Hospital's Wellness Program is offering Wellness Walks Mondays and Wednesdays. Here's the August schedule and all the info
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Maine Marine Experts’ Tips on How to Safely Swim with Sharks
With more and more sharks being spotted off the coast of Maine, marine experts are offering some tips on how to stay safe.
MDI Hospital to Dedicate Lani K. Nahihe and Luzvie E. Estacio Memorial MRI Wing Friday July 8th.
Mount Desert Island Hospital proudly presents the memorial dedication and ribbon cutting of the Lani K. Naihe & Luzvie E. Estacio Memorial MRI Wing on Friday, July 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The new, state-of-the-art unit is named in memory of two beloved hospital colleagues who were lost last year to glioblastoma. In honor of Lani and Luzvie, more than 130 MDI Hospital employees contributed $42,596 in support of the project.
Masks Are Optional For MDI’s Graduation on June 5
Masks are optional for anyone attending Sunday's MDI High School Graduation and all MDIRSS schools will return to optional masking on Monday, June 6th, and remain in place for the rest of the school year.
Relay For Life Hancock County Holds Their Last Event
June 4th is the event date, and it will be held at Ellsworth Middle School
AOS 91 Schools to Continue to Require Masking as Hancock County Stays “High Level” for Community Transmission of COVID
Students, staff, faculty and visitors to MDI Regional Schools will continue to need to wear masks through Friday, June 3rd, as Hancock County continues to remain at a High level for community transmission of COVID.
Beach Hazard Statement Issued for Sunday and Monday May 29-30
Beach Hazard Statements are issued on days when a significant number of boats and paddlecrafts are expected to be out on the water and when warm air temperatures may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water.
Continued High Transmission Means Continued Masking in MDIRSS Schools and Bar Harbor Public Buildings
Hancock County continues to be listed as High for Community Transmission of COVID, as of Thursday night, May 19th. As a result, masks will continue to need to be worn in all of the MDI Regional School System Schools and in all Bar Harbor Town facilities through at least May 27th.
Every Home is Able to Receive 8 Free COVID At-Home Tests
The Federal Government has just announced that every home in the United States is able to receive 8 FREE COVID at-home tests. This is in addition to any at-home tests you may have received previously.
Your Kid May Qualify for Help at Maine Shriners Health Screenings
Anah Shriners will host no-cost medical screenings for children in Maine this weekend, to determine whether they're eligible for Shriners Children's Hospital.