In 1973, a nephrology section is added with the appointment of Richard A. Patch. M.D., a renal dialysis unit opens with first two dialysis machines the gift of Edward Rosen and child psychiatry is added with the appointment of Juergen Homann, M.D.
Charles D. McEvoy Jr., M.D, is named medical director.
A pilot alcohol detoxification unit opens.
Dr. Joe Wise spends three months in London studying cardiac catheterization technique, in preparation for the opening of a cath lab later this year.
Plans for a medical school in Maine gain momentum; EMMC is part of a cooperative effort, which includes the University of Maine, Maine Medical Center and medical schools in other New England states.
Discharge planning and social services are unified for coordinated after-care.
