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Island Health & WEllness Foundation
Our Mission
To identify and advocate for the health and wellness needs of Deer Isle-Stonington; provide financial support, guidance, and encouragement to local health and wellness organizations; and maintain the Island Medical Center for the provision of health and dental care.
areas of impact
We ensure local medical & dental facilities remain in operation for the Deer Isle-Stonington community to access. We also work to properly staff those facilities, subsidizing salaries to stay competitive with the rest of the state’s workforce and funding continuing education opportunities.
We fund health & wellness initiatives to benefit the local population. Whether it’s offering free Baby Welcome Bags at newborn medical appointments, helping to purchase a new ambulance to improve emergency response, or providing financial support to nonprofit programming, we are always looking for ways to improve the health offerings on Deer Isle-Stonington.
We aim to be a catalyst of information for Deer Isle-Stonington residents. We work with local news outlets and within the schools to spread health education. By bringing a variety of nonprofits together, we facilitate collaboration that deepens the overall impact of health & wellness programs.
since 1969
Island Medical Center
On May 24, 1966, a group of concerned citizens came together to advance the idea of a medical center that would provide year-round primary healthcare for the Deer Isle-Stonington community. The facility was built in 1969 and The Island Health & Wellness Foundation has ensured practitioners have an affordable, well-maintained space to provide medical & dental services to the island ever since.
Executive director
Meet Anne West
“Quality healthcare involves a combination of providers and specialists. When we add travel, busy schedules, complex family and societal dynamics, and a workforce shortage, the barriers might seem insurmountable. That’s where Island Health & Wellness Foundation comes in. We are committed to creating an Island where everyone has the opportunity to enjoy a healthy lifestyle.”
20+
Health & Wellness Programs funded
$79k
to support nonprofit Programs last year
18K
annual medical center appointments
$150k
Dedicated to Provider retention
The latest from IH&WF:
Just For The Health Of It Episode 55: Island Nursing Home Closure Announcement – Conversation 15
In this episode, Tim Hoescht, Ronda Dodge and Skip Greenlaw sit down with me (via Zoom) and answer community questions regarding the recent report from the Island Nursing Home (INH) Board that was published in Island Advantages.
Just For The Health Of It Episode 54: Rose Honders, Director of At Home
In this conversation I talk with Rose Honders, Director of At Home, a program of Downeast Community Partners. Rose and I discuss what At Home does, why it is an important part of our community, how people sign up, how much it costs, and how we can all support healthy aging.
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Island Health & Wellness Foundation
354 Airport Rd, Stonington, Maine 04681
P.O. Box 654, Deer Isle, Maine 04627
Contact:
207-367-5851
ihwf1966@gmail.com
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