Martha's Vineyard Hospital

After the loss of her husband to an unexpected allergic reaction, Megan Brown turned heartbreak into action. Partnering with Martha’s Vineyard Hospital and local law enforcement, she’s launched an initiative to equip first responder vehicles with life-saving EpiPens. “Police officers are often the first to respond in emergencies, and when seconds matter, it’s essential they have every tool necessary to save lives,” says Megan. Read the full story with The MV Times and learn how this initiative is changing lives: https://spklr.io/6045xImH

We're thrilled to share that Martha's Vineyard Hospital has been named one of Boston Globe Media Magazine's Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts for 2024! This recognition highlights the exceptional leadership of our President Denise Schepici. With more than 30 years of healthcare experience, Denise has driven initiatives that enhance primary care, expand mental health services and support underserved communities in areas like homelessness, food equity and substance use disorder. Under her leadership, the hospital has also earned national recognition, including the 2022 Best Hospitals Women’s Choice Awards.

Recently, Martha’s Vineyard Hospital and Mass General Hospital Institute of Health Professions earned national recognition at the National League for Nursing Education Summit in San Antonio, Texas, for their innovative Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) pilot program. Congratulations to everyone involved in this achievement! Pictured L-R: Claire Seguin, DNP, RN, chief nurse and vice president of operations; IHP representatives Samantha Bernstein, PhD, RN; Tomisin Olayinka, PhD, FNP-C; and Rebecca Hill, PhD, DNP.

Join us for a free presentation entitled, "Trends in Menopause - Then and Now" on Tuesday, November 19 at 6 pm. Held at Vineyard Haven Library, the event will feature Daniel E. Pesch, MD, and Marcy E. Holmes, NP. Learn more about the event: https://spklr.io/6046a7FK No registration is necessary. We look forward to seeing you there!

Meet Anna Flaherty, a Northeastern University nursing student who’s completing her final clinical rotation at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital – the same place where she was born and attended preschool! Anna’s journey has been an inspiring one, from her first memories of waving to nurses and doctors as a preschooler here, to volunteering at a Covid-19 testing site that sparked her passion for hands-on patient care. Now, as she works in the Emergency Department alongside her mentor, Mary Forsyth, RN, she’s learning and preparing for her dream of becoming a family nurse practitioner. Sharing this experience with her mother, Andrea, a physical therapist at Martha's Vineyard Hospital for more than 30 years, makes this milestone even more special.

Congratulations to Denise Schepici, president of Martha's Vineyard Hospital, for being named to Becker's Healthcare's list of 90 critical access hospital CEOs to know. Under her leadership, our hospital has expanded to 38 clinical specialties, serving more than 1,200 new primary care patients.

We were honored this week with a special dedication from the U.S. Postal Service. Vineyard Haven Postmaster Emily Texeira unveiled a commemorative forever stamp celebrating the commitment of our healthcare workers to the island community. A plaque was also presented to symbolize the strength, resilience and dedication of every team member at our hospital. Read more with Vineyard Gazette: https://spklr.io/6042au1k ??: Ray Ewing

Katherine Smith, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, works with children and families at Martha's Vineyard Hospital to maximize safety and independence with gross motor development, age-appropriate play skills and functional mobility. We asked Katherine to describe her experience as a physical therapist. She has been with the hospital since September 2020, and we thank her for her dedication to the optimal health of our patients. #PhysicalTherapyMonth

Last month, Martha’s Vineyard Hospital participated in the Edgartown School Health Fair and open house. Our team had a great time engaging with students and families, and sharing important information about health, wellness and our community programs. “Events like this remind me how in touch and connected our hospital is to our community,” says Dave Caron, vice president of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services. “It’s a privilege to develop strong relationships with our patients in these forums; it demonstrates that being visible goes a long way in caring for our community.”

As National Medical Assistants Week starts, we recognize our team's critical role in comprehensive patient care here at Martha's Vineyard Hospital. #MARWeek2024