Nantucket Cottage Hospital

Due to a nationwide IV fluid shortage caused by Hurricane Helene, Mass General Brigham regrettably must defer additional scheduled procedures. While we’ve received additional shipments, our current supply is still limited and our projected deliveries of fluids are still insufficient to meet the full demands for care across our system. Thanks to the extraordinary conservation and response efforts of our clinicians and staff, we remain confident in our ability to safely care for all patients who require our immediate care. We will continue to keep you updated as our response continues.

Last month in New York City, Amy Lee, president of Nantucket Cottage Hospital, and her husband Jon joined thousands of runners in the annual Tunnel to Towers Foundation 5K Run. This inspiring event honors the memory of firefighter Stephen Siller, who on September 11, 2001, heroically ran from his stuck vehicle in a Brooklyn tunnel to the World Trade Center, where he tragically lost his life. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation continues Stephen's legacy by delivering mortgage-free homes to catastrophically injured veterans, first responders, Gold Star families, and families of first responders who leave behind young children, while also fighting to combat veteran homelessness. We're proud to see leaders in our community like Amy and Jon supporting such a meaningful cause.

On Saturday, September 28th, we administered 200 flu shots in 3 hours at our Island Health Fair. More than 20 island organizations and several hundred attendees came together for this fun event! Thank you to everyone who organized, participated in and attended the Health Fair. It all helped to make Nantucket a healthier and safer place.

Our Emergency department nurses are vital during our hospital's most critical moments. Their compassion, expertise and dedication are deeply appreciated. During #EDNursesWeek, we thank them for the care and expertise they bring every day.

We're hiring a Registered Echo Tech. The person who fills this role will perform echocardiographic studies and other non-invasive cardiac procedures as ordered by the physicians. Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/4e563wt.

As healthcare providers across the country continue to confront the national IV fluid shortage following the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, Mass General Brigham has made the difficult decision to defer some non-emergent, elective procedures requiring certain IV fluids from Sunday, October 13, through at least Wednesday, October 16. While we strive to minimize any impact on patients, these measures will ensure we are able to care for those in immediate need. Due to the unpredictable nature of this situation, we do not know when our supply of IV fluids will improve but we are closely monitoring and will continuously evaluate to ensure we can return to normal operations as soon as possible. We are contacting affected patients and will work to reschedule them as soon as we are able.

We are hiring a Clinical Social Worker. The person who fills this role will provide social and emotional support to patients and their families while navigating healthcare challenges. Learn more and apply: https://spklr.io/6043QlOd

On September 11, we proudly joined The Egan Maritime Institute in recognizing a group of Nantucket residents for their heroic actions this summer at the annual Lifesavers Recognition Day ceremony. The Lifesaving Award is presented to individuals who go above and beyond to rescue others from drowning, shipwreck or other perils of the water. This year’s Lifesaving Award recipients included Seth Engelbourg, Erin O’Brien, Tyler Herrick, Kevin Johnson and members of ACK Surf School: Gavin Norton, Alex Horan, Brad Gebhardt, Chase Bomiesler, Turner Garland and Jackson Roberts. In addition, CNN's Kaitlan Collins received the Maurice Gibbs Commendation Award. Read more with Nantucket Current: https://spklr.io/6041QOq9

We're hiring an Administrative Assistant for our Facilities department. The person who fills this role will perform a variety of administrative tasks including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, handling work orders and producing reports for the department. Learn more and apply today: https://spklr.io/6040QzWK

Earlier this month, we held our 34th annual Sankaty Swing Golf Tournament. 120 golfers received a round of golf at Sankaty Head Golf Club, access to the driving range and putting green, a barbecue luncheon, and an awards ceremony with light refreshments. A special thank you to our Event Chair, Bill Kupper, our sponsors, including the presenting sponsor Marine Home Center, and our golfers for raising the funds needed to support the general operations of the hospital.