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JUNE 26 - The Imaging Department at Penobscot Valley Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Mammography is a specific type of imaging test that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women.

The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs are assessed. The findings are reported to the ACR Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report they can use for continuous practice improvement.

In February 2012, Penobscot Valley Hospital installed the Hologic Selenia Digital Mammography system. “The new Selenia equipment offers superior image quality, a lower radiation dose, improved patient comfort and faster exam times. PVH also uses the MammoPad which is a foam pad that covers the mammography plate and provides a softer, warmer experience for patients,” states Heather Hines, PVH Director of Imaging.

PVH is also one of the only facilities in the state to offer a high definition Digitizer which converts past analog films into digital images that are easier to read and allow for better comparison from year to year.

“Our digital mammography equipment is top-of-the-line,” adds Hines. “The PVH Imaging Department is proud to be a recipient of the ACR gold seal of accreditation. Our patients can rest assured that they are receiving the best image quality in the industry right here at our local hospital.”

The ACR is a national professional organization serving more than 34,000 diagnostic/interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services.

The American Cancer Society recommends annual mammography screenings after the age of 40, so talk to your physician about scheduling your yearly exam at Penobscot Valley Hospital or call the PVH Imaging Department at (207) 794-7118 for more information.

Henry Pietras, principal of Mattanawcook Academy has announced the second semester honor roll for the school year 2011-2012

FRESHMEN:  HIGH HONORS:  Emily Robinson                                   

HONORS:  Bradley Arnold, Tatianna Barkowsky, Riley Coburn, Sarah Cook, Jordyn Leonard, Danielle Macalino, Courtney McIntyre, Austin Nantkes, Bryce Pelkey,  Victoria Rideout, Ethan Sibley, Kendra Thurlow, JoshuaTwomey, Samuel Warner

SOPHOMORES:   HIGH HONORS:      Josiah Karikala, Colleen McMoarn, Melissa Shaefer
HONORS:  Justin Chan, Bridget Drinkwater, Nicholas Garfield, Emily Gray, Amanda Huston, Erynn Libby, Ian Lichtenberg, Carly McDonald, Trysten Pelkey, Joshua Phillips, Katarina Pinet, Courtney Shaw, Mark Spaulding, Savannah Tilton, Sara Twombly  

JUNIORS:    HIGH HONORS:   Jessica Beaulieu, Courtney Burris              

HONORS:    Mikaila Bisson, Taylor Blood, Desirae Briggs, Donald Collins, Phylicity Curtis, Taylor Gardner, Katelynn Gerry, Teri Gordon, Tia Hardy, Madeline Kilby, Katie Krapf, Ashley Libby, Alicia MacLeod, Harli Maxwell, Samantha Miller, Theodore Ocana, Mitchell Sibley, Kelcey Steward, Sarah Thornton, Alyssa Thurlow, Ciara Tolman

SENIORS:    HIGH HONORS:     Asiya Sbayi, Connor Smart, Nicolette Smith
HONORS:   Colleen Albert, William Chesley, Tera Cropley, Mandy Ferguson,  Lauren Goodine, Gavin Higgins, Kaitlyn Irish, Ashlee Jipson, Dakotah Jordan, Merissa Jordan, Faith Karikala, Drew Knights, Christina Leighton, Nicholas LItalien, Haley Markie, Krista McComb, Cody McDonald, Erica McPhail, Emily Munson, Matthew Murray, Morgan Mushero, Timothy Nelson, Phillip Shannon, Fred Shaw,  Rebecca Smith, Matthew Voisine, Ronald Worster

June 18 - BREAKING: Lincoln News owner and publisher Kevin Tenggren, 46, passed away unexpectedly from an undisclosed medical condition yesterday afternoon at his home from natural causes. He took control of the newspaper when his mother, Sheila Tenggren, passed away several years ago. Tenggren is survived by two brothers, Matthew and RandyTenggren, and a daughter, Colby. CLICK HERE for his obituary.

Our condolences to Kevin's family at this sad time.

- Lee and Connie