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Therapy Specialty Programs

Orthopedic/Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: Therapists use a range of treatment approaches to help regain function.  Services include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and customized home programming instruction for patients recovering from:

Sprains and strains
Tendonitis
Bursitis
Amputation
Arthritis
Headache
Temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction

Back and Spine Care: Physical therapists with specialized training will guide the patient’s active recovery and help them acquire skills for self-management of their spinal conditions:

  • Manual skills for symptom relief
  • Therapeutic exercise instruction addressing posture, range of motion, flexibility, strength and coordination issues
  • Functional restoration and conditioning programming that assists to resume activities of daily living, work activities or recreation
  • Creating a plan for life at home, to optimize recovery and prevent aggravation of the spine problem

Post Surgical Rehab – Continuing Rehab after Hospitalization: Our therapists provide outpatient rehab services to patients after hospital discharge. We support patients following:

Total joint replacement
Surgery for sports injuries
Spine surgery
Trauma rehabilitation
Hand/upper extremity surgery
Reconstructive surgery

CMTS therapists communicate closely with the patient’s surgeon to support an optimal outcome for the patient.

Balance and Vestibular Program: This program seeks to decrease dizziness and improve balance for those who feel unsteady or experience dizziness, positional vertigo, lightheadedness or spinning, or may have experienced a fall.

Work Injuries: CMTS therapists offer services to support the injured worker, which include:

  • Acute injury treatment focused on active, timely recovery
  • Ergonomic review/work risk analysis
  • Education and training to prevent re-injury
  • Work conditioning, restoring abilities to perform work

Hand and Upper Extremity Therapy: CMTS therapists support a comprehensive range of hand and upper extremity conditions including:

Repetitive motion disorders
Post fracture of hand, wrist/upper extremity
Sports injury of hand, wrist/upper extremity
Sprains and strains
Burns
Trauma rehabilitation
Hand/upper extremity surgery
Reconstructive surgery

Treatment services include:

Splinting
Pain management
Joint protection
Post surgical care
Therapeutic exercise to regain range of motion and strength
Work simulation/job task analysis
Scar management
Desensitization
Customized adaptive equipment to support activities of daily living

Lymphedema Management: Lymphedema is the abnormal accumulation of lymphatic fluid under the surface of the skin, causing swelling in the limbs. We focus on:

Controlling or reducing lymphedema symptoms
Decreasing pain
Increasing independence in self-care
Improving mobility
Long term self-management

Treatment consists of:

Lymphatic massage
Compression bandaging
Exercise
Skin care training
Compression garment fitting

Pelvic Floor Rehab – Bladder Control–Incontinence Management: Physical therapists with specialized training provide treatment and training support to women, men and children:

Urinary and fecal incontinence
Urinary urgency
Urinary frequency
Constipation
Overactive bladder
Pelvic pain: difficulty with sitting, pain with intercourse and pain of the hip, lower back and lower abdomen
Pregnancy/postpartum incontinence/pain
Pelvic organ prolapse

Specific treatment and training is identified for the individual patient:

Bowel and bladder training
Biofeedback
Soft tissue mobilization
Pelvic floor muscle training
Planning and support for self-management at home

Swallowing Therapy: Speech pathologists partner with primary care providers to assess swallowing functioning and develop a treatment plan:

  • Exercises to improve muscle control and strength
  • Compensatory strategy training to compensate for deficits
  • Facial, oral and pharyngeal exercise in conjunction with electrical stimulation
  • Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (VitalStim) to retrain swallow
  • Patient training regarding diet consistency strategies to reduce health risks
  • Food preparation instruction

The goal of swallow/dysphagia therapy is to reduce the risk of aspiration and improve swallowing function, allowing the patient to consume food and liquid in a variety of consistencies. Patients may benefit if they have experienced:

Stroke
Traumatic brain injury
Head and neck cancer
Neurological diseases
Respiratory diseases
Facial paralysis
Post polio syndrome

Adult Speech/Language Therapy: Speech language pathologists evaluate and treat adult speech and language disorders, including:

Voice: Vocal changes, vocal cord dysfunction and difficulty with vocal quality and loudness. The goal of therapy is to increase optimal vocal pitch, appropriate loudness, resonance, optimizing breathing style, pacing for speech production and vocal hygiene programming.

Fluency: The goal is to decrease or eliminate fluency difficulties, excessive upper body/ laryngeal tension and provide fluency-enhancing strategies.

Dysarthria and Apraxia: The goal of therapy is to develop functional speech strategies and/or determine if speech-based therapy tools would improve communication, which may include technical augmentative communication devices or speech generating devices. Therapy supports communication skills for home, work and community environments.

Pediatric Speech/Language Therapy: Speech therapists work closely with parents, pediatricians and CDS to evaluate and treat all aspects of early communication skills, including comprehension of spoken language, verbal expression, pragmatics/social language skills, articulation/sound production skills, fluency and voice. The goal is to help children attain the communication skills required in education and social settings.

Osteoporosis Program: Therapists design safe exercise and activity programs to improve an individual’s strength, balance and overall function. A customized home program is designed to help decrease bone loss and lower the risk of falls or fractures.

Neurological Rehabilitation: Our team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists work closely with inpatient rehab facilities to support a smooth transition to the outpatient phase of care. Therapy is focused on supporting the patient’s continued effort to regain function:

Brain injury
Post-concussive syndrome
Stroke
Parkinson’s disease
Multiple sclerosis
Spinal cord injury
Other neurological conditions

Rehab programming focuses on enhancing challenging areas of function:

Self-care
Mobility
Cognition
Balance
Communication
Swallowing

You may require a combination of multiple therapies to find relief and restore abilities. Your therapeutic care plan will outline what is needed and evolve to meet your changing needs.

Planned Giving

Planned giving is a way to contribute to Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital or Rumford Hospital through charitable donations made as part of your financial or estate planning. These gifts allow you to support our mission in a meaningful way, while also potentially providing financial benefits to you and your loved ones.

Please let us know if you have already included Central Maine Healthcare in your estate planning, or if you are considering doing so. Thank you.
Planned Giving Intention Form

Planned gifts can come in many forms, including:

Retirement Plans: You can designate a Central Maine Healthcare hospital as a beneficiary of your 401(k), IRA, or other retirement accounts, which may provide tax benefits to you or your estate.

Bequests: A gift made through your will or living trust. You can designate a specific amount or percentage of your estate to support one of our hospitals.

Charitable Gift Annuities: In exchange for a donation, you receive fixed, regular payments for life, and the remaining gift goes to one of our hospitals after your passing.

Charitable Remainder Trusts: These allow you to transfer assets into a trust, receive income during your lifetime, and designate the remainder to benefit one of our hospitals.

Life Insurance: By naming [Hospital Name] as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, you can make a significant future gift while maintaining your premiums during your lifetime.


How to Start Your Planned Giving Journey

Consult with Your Financial Advisor
We recommend working with your financial advisor to determine the best type of planned gift for your financial situation and goals.

Contact Our Office of Philanthropy
We can provide resources, including sample bequest language, and connect you with legal and financial professionals if needed.

Make Your Gift
Once you’ve decided how you’d like to give, we will work with you to ensure that your gift is set up in a way that fulfills your wishes and benefits the hospital.For more information on planned giving, including guidance on how to shape your bequest language, please reach out to:

Lisa LaVallee
Phone: (207) 795-2685
Email: giving@cmhc.org

Together, we can help you make a meaningful difference.

Kyle’s story

“I have two little girls at home, don’t let me die.” Those are the words Kyle Secor remembers saying to doctors at Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) just before he lost consciousness and began a long journey he never imagined taking.

Kyle was injured in October 2023, the victim of a shooting rampage that killed 18 people. His severe injuries would require multiple surgeries and months of rehabilitation. Kyle spent six weeks in the hospital and endured 13 surgeries, during which time he and the hospital staff became close. When Kyle left to go home, CMMC staff lined the halls to wish him well. Kyle’s sister called it a “most glorious farewell.”

“It was emotional. Very, very emotional. Like, I mean, those people have been there for the six weeks I’ve been. And, I mean, I made a family,” Kyle said. “The nursing staff and the doctors have been absolutely amazing. I couldn’t be more thankful for what they’ve done.”“What a sight it was to see this brave patient leaving our hospital,” said Steve Littleson, Central Maine Healthcare president and chief executive officer. “He has been with us for six weeks, and in that time our doctors, nurses and other team members have formed a powerful bond with him. We wish him and his wonderful family all the best as he continues his recovery at home.”


Baby Lena’s Story

Within minutes of their daughter arriving, it was clear that the baby was in distress. She was quickly whisked away to the NICU at CMMC due to complications from fluid in her lungs. Ben and Kim stayed with their little one while she received care in the NICU for a week. Family members watched their older son. The baby recovered and the family was able to head home together.

Ben and Kim are grateful for all of the doctors and nurses who cared for their daughter with compassion and provided them comfort during a stressful time. Today, their baby girl is thriving, and she and her older brother are seen regularly at Central Maine Pediatrics.


Rumford Hospital Directory

Rumford Hospital
420 Franklin Street
Rumford, ME 04276

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911.  

Main Switchboard207-369-1000
Emergency207-369-1051
Media Requests  – Please contact the Communications Department. Outside of normal office hours, media requests for information on patients shall be referred to the Nursing Supervisor. Communications
207-786-1810

Nursing Supervisor
207-369-1000
Administration 207-369-1032
Admissions Office 207-369-1139
Cardiology/EKG 207-369-1131
Community Relations 207-369-1126
Development 207-795-5725
Diabetes Education 207-369-1222
Elsemore Dixfield Center 207-562-4226
Emergency 207-369-1051
Endoscopy/Minor Surgery 207-369-1087
Food Service 207-369-1348
Human Resources 207-369-1042
Laboratory 207-369-1061
Material Services 207-369-1115
Medical Records207-369-1076
Occupational Therapy207-369-1099
Pastoral Care (on call)207-369-1000
Patient Financial Services207-369-1141
Patient Representative207-369-1140
Pharmacy207-369-1090
Physical Therapy207-369-1099
Provider Referral Services1-888-832-4057
Radiology207-369-1131
Respiratory/Pulmonary Function Testing207-369-1131
River Valley Internal Medicine207-364-7831
Rumford Community Home207-364-7863
Rumford Surgical Services207-369-1106
Same Day Surgery207-369-1087
Social Work/Discharge207-369-1137
Specialty Clinics207-369-1130
Speech Therapy207-369-1099
Swift River Health Center207-369-0146
TTY207-369-1030

Surgical services

When you or a loved one is faced with surgery, we know how important it is to be close to home and family. That’s why Central Maine Healthcare is proud to provide the region’s most comprehensive surgical care—right in your own community.

Each of our locations in Lewiston, Bridgton, Rumford and Topsham is staffed by the same dedicated team of surgeons, ensuring you receive the highest level of care without the stress of travel. These experts perform a full range of procedures, from routine repairs to severe traumas, using less invasive techniques to help you get back on your feet faster.

With our fully integrated health system, you also have access to state-of-the-art inpatient and outpatient facilities, advanced technology, convenient lab and imaging and more resources wherever you seek care. And you can always count on us to listen and walk you through what to expect at every step, so you can feel at ease.

Expertise You Can Trust

All of our general surgeons are board certified and fellowship trained, many with advanced certifications in treating problems with the abdominal wall (hernia), colon and biliary system (gallbladder and bile ducts). They’re backed by specialty trained operating room nurses, anesthesiologists, rehabilitation specialists and more committed to your health and wellness.

Complete Range of Specialties

In addition to general surgery, Central Maine Healthcare offers experts in nearly every surgical subspecialty. From life-saving heart and cancer procedures to life-changing weight loss, joint replacement and plastic and reconstructive options, you’ll find the specialist to meet your needs.

Advanced Trauma Care

Serious or life-threatening injuries happen when you least expect them, but rest assured we are always ready to respond. At our Level III Trauma Center, our general surgeons are available around-the-clock and are specially trained to treat severe injuries. We also have on-call access to orthopedic surgeons.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

All of our hospitals feature multiple operating suites, fully equipped with best-in-class technologies, specialized labs, post-anesthesia recovery units and more to maximize your safety and help ensure the best possible outcome.

Less Pain, Faster Recovery

Our surgeons use some of the most minimally invasive techniques available for a wide range of procedures, requiring just a few small incisions. That often means significantly less pain and scarring, fewer complications and faster healing. In fact, many of our procedures can be done on a same-day basis—allowing you to go home and rest comfortably within hours of surgery. Common laparoscopic options include hernia repair, gallbladder and appendix removal and complex hysterectomies.

Comfort & Convenience

If you do require an overnight stay, you’ll find a warm, restful environment at each of our locations. Most of our inpatient rooms are all-private, with individual bathrooms and other home-like amenities. There’s also plenty of room for a loved one to stay with you and flexible visiting hours.

Support for Every Step

We understand undergoing surgery is a stressful time, so we’ve made sure to make your experience as easy as possible.

It starts with our convenient scheduling and pre-admission appointments, where one of our caring nurses will handle all testing, walk you through your instructions and answer any questions.

On the big day, we’ll make sure you feel comfortable and carefully monitor you before, during and after your procedure. We’ll also help coordinate any ongoing care, including our swing bed program for extra recovery time, as well as personalized rehabilitation to help you get back to the life you love.

Expert Surgical Care, Close to Home

Meet our providers

Lydia Abair
Crystal Alvarez
Cristan Anderson
Pamela Argereow
Blair Baldwin
Dimitri Belkin
Kanishka Bhattacharya
Natalie Bubier
Setha Carbee
Heather Carpenter
Gustavo Churrango
Timothy Counihan
Evan Dunn
Christopher Foote
Christopher Henry
Winoah Henry
Gaurav Kakked
Rebecca Koerting
Daniel Lacerte
Danielle Laplante
Chia-Jung Lu
Keri Mayo
Danielle Meader
John Mladucky
Brian Monzel
Rebecca Pare
Arielle Rancourt
Heather Renihan
Megan Richard
Catherine Salk
Benjamin Stein
Hannah Stonebreaker
Bartel Turk
Terry Wang

Kyle’s story

“I have two little girls at home, don’t let me die.” Those are the words Kyle Secor remembers saying to doctors at Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) just before he lost consciousness and began a long journey he never imagined taking.” Read More…

Pulmonary

Meet our team!

The Central Maine Healthcare pulmonary care team is comprised of board-certified pulmonologists and critical care physicians, along with other highly trained team members.  We provide diagnosis and treatment as well as education.

Our Inhaler Educational Videos include a brief overview video and longer detailed video which goes over the use of your inhaler.

Conditions We Treat

At Central Maine Healthcare we provide diagnosis and treatment to our patients as well as education to both the patient and family.

Formal Asthma Education – We offer formal asthma education where you will meet one on one with our respiratory therapists to learn more about asthma management, preventative measures, avoidance of triggers, the medications used to treat asthma and the importance of compliance with these medications, among other topics.  Asthma education is vital to the successful treatment of this disease state.

Formal Smoking Cessation Counseling – We do offer an opportunity to meet with a certified smoking cessation counselor here in our office to discuss options for successfully achieving smoking cessation.

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency – Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency is a genetic cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease which often is under-recognized. We do offer screening for this in our office and if found to be deficient or a ‘carrier’ of an abnormal gene, free testing is offered to first degree family members. To learn more about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency visit www.alpha1.org. We are recognized as an Alpha – 1 Clinical Resource Center by The Alpha 1 Foundation.

Bronchial Thermoplasty – Certain asthma patients may be candidates for a procedure called Bronchial Thermoplasty and we do provide this procedure to those who qualify. To learn more about this asthma treatment visit www.btforasthma.com

Diagnostic Procedures – We offer a wide array of diagnostic and therapeutic pulmonary procedures such as bronchoscopy (including with endobronchial ultrasound) and thoracenteses. Pulmonary function testing is available at CMMC, Rumford Hospital, and Bridgton Hospital.

Pulmonary Rehab – Pulmonary rehab is a monitored exercise program and education session using a multi-disciplinary team to increase activity level and improve the health of patients with chronic lung disease.

Educational Videos

Central Maine Pulmonary provides this educational video to guide you on how to use your inhaler. Each inhaler has two videos, the short video is a quick overview and the longer video goes over the use of the inhaler in more detail.  If you have questions about your inhaler that aren’t addressed in the video be sure to contact your healthcare provider.

CLICK HERE to view the complete inhaler training video playlist on our YouTube page. 

Inhaler Overview

HANDIHALER Inhaler Review —- HANDIHALER Inhaler Review
DISKUS Quick Review
—- DISKUS Inhaler Tutorial
ELLIPTA Inhaler Quick Review
—- ELLIPTA Inhaler Review
FLEXHALER Inhaler Quick Review
—- FLEXHALER Inhaler Review
INHALER SPACER Quick Review —- INHALER SPACER Review
PRESSAIR Inhaler Quick Review —- PRESSAIR Inhaler Review
RESPIMAT Inhaler Quick Review —- RESPIMAT Inhaler Review

October is recognized as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

October 16, 2024 by Lisa Gardner

October is recognized as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month—a time for families, communities, and healthcare professionals to come together to remember.

On Friday, Oct. 11, team members and guests gathered to rededicate Rumford Hospital’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Garden, a heartfelt memorial honoring these precious young lives.

We invite you to visit the garden and take a moment to reflect, or offer support. Together, we can bring comfort.

#PregnancyAndInfantLossAwareness #NeverForgotten #SupportAndHealing

Filed Under: Central Maine Healthcare, Community Outreach, Rumford Hospital, Uncategorized

Women’s and children’s health

“The team delivered four healthy, happy babies, the most precious gifts that I have ever received. I could never thank them enough!

Women’s Health services | Breast Health | Maternity Care | Pediatrics

Women of all ages have unique health and medical needs, which is why Central Maine Healthcare has spent decades building services, treatment, education programs and facilities specifically for the care of women.

We have made every effort to make our women’s health services seamless and easily accessible because we know how hectic life can be. In addition to providing convenient, high-quality care, we also empower women to take control of their own health from the reproductive years to midlife and beyond.

From performing routine physicals to relieving symptoms of menopause or performing the latest diagnostic breast screenings, our women’s health specialists take a holistic yet personal approach, considering each woman’s lifestyle and needs in tailoring care. Our professionals are not only well qualified, but also equipped with skill and compassion to make the experience of getting healthy as good as the care itself.

Meet our providers

Joseph Anderson
Rachael Bailargeon
David Baker
Rebecca Brakeley
Dorothy Carter
Jonathan Commons
Rana Daniel
Rosamund Davis
Tasha Duval
Terry Haag
Cathy Heffernan
Aleta Joy
Andrea Kinnan
Stacie Kunas
Janice Locke
Anne Merrick
Jared Morin
Zachary Newton
Renee Pinette
Suzanne Stevenson
Sara Tarolli
Erin Van Wagenen
Claire Watson
Jennifer Weiner-Smith
Mary Wood

Baby Lena’s story

“Kim and Ben were looking forward to the birth of their second child. Everything had gone well during the birth of their son two years earlier, so they figured this delivery would be similar. When the unthinkable happened, they were thankful to have the care team at CMMC by their side” Read More…

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