BANGOR – Dr. Clifford Rosen, director of St. Joseph Healthcare’s Maine Center for Osteoporosis Research and Education, has been appointed president-elect of the American Society of Bone and Mineral Research. The society is a professional medical and scientific organization established to bring together clinical and experimental scientists studying bone and mineral metabolism.

St. Joseph Healthcare opened the osteoporosis center in 1992 under Rosen’s leadership. Since then, Rosen and his staff have been involved in numerous clinical trials and research projects.

Rosen is considered a leading international authority on osteoporosis.

BANGOR – Dr. Clifford Rosen and the staff of St. Joseph Healthcare’s Maine Center for Osteoporosis Research and Education, are seeking postmenopausal women, ages 50-89, to participate in one of three clinical studies to test the effectiveness of new treatment options for osteoporosis. Participants will receive study-related medical care and study medication free of charge.

For more information, call 262-1176 or (800) 839-8311.

BREWER – Dr. Ellen Howard of Brewer was awarded the Chiropractor of the Year award at the annual chiropractic convention May 3-5 at the Samoset Resort in Rockport.

Howard was recognized for her many years of distinguished and devoted service on behalf of the chiropractic association and as treasurer of the Maine Chiropractic Association board of directors.

Howard has practiced chiropractic for 21 years in Bangor and Brewer.

BANGOR – Robin William Gooden recently received a doctor of chiropractic degree from Life University in Marietta, Ga. He is the son of Bill and Gwen Gooden of Polk, Pa., and works at Vanidestine Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Bangor.

BANGOR – St. Joseph Healthcare is commemorating its 55th anniversary during Hospital Week, May 13-17. Events focus on appreciation for the hospital’s dedicated employees and staff, both currently and those who had been with St. Joseph Healthcare during some part of its 55-year history. The theme uses the concept of a tree to represent the organizations’ vitality and growth.

Since May 13, a tree of appreciation has been on display. The Mission Advisory Committee solicited from employees descriptive adjectives and phrases about all hospital departments. These words of appreciation are hung on the “Tree of Vitality” in the cafeteria during the weeklong celebration.

In addition, employees showed their appreciation for one another Tuesday during “Give a Kiss” day. Employees received a bag of Hershey kisses to distribute to those deserving of extra appreciation.

In honor of all St. Joseph Healthcare employees, Sr. Mary Norberta, CEO and president, and the administration planted a tree during a ceremony outside the hospital lobby on Wednesday.

Thursday brings the annual Hospital Week tradition of the “Teddy Bear Clinic.”

Local kindergarten children will bring in their teddy bears for “check-ups” and receive “treatment” by doctors and nurses from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The clinic is designed to give children a chance to meet doctors, nurses and other health-care providers in a relaxed, non-threatening environment.

Hospital Week festivities wrap up with a complimentary picnic for all employees on Friday.