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State Hears Arguments for Approval   Plans for a new low-cost, convenient location for same-day surgery in the Mid-Coast—where no such facility currently exists—were presented Wednesday. Speaker after speaker from Central Maine Healthcare—the sponsor of the ambulatory surgical center (ASC)—described the value and potential of the project, which would be the 17th ASC in Maine […]

As healers, hospitals and providers have an important role to play in the wellbeing of their communities. Along with healthcare systems across the nation, Central Maine Healthcare believes in a vision of society where all individuals reach their highest potential for health. The senseless killing of an unarmed black man in Minneapolis and the protests […]

The new facility will bring lower-cost, more convenient Out-patient care to the Mid-coast area. TOPSHAM, Maine — Central Maine Healthcare is proposing a new ambulatory surgery center (ASC)—offering high-quality care in a less-expensive and more convenient outpatient setting—to serve Mid-coast Maine. Plans for the center, which will be located in Topsham, were revealed in a letter […]

Hector Tarraza, M.D., to Lead Central Maine Cancer Center LEWISTON, Maine —Dr. Hector Tarraza, M.D., a celebrated cancer surgeon specializing in women’s health, has joined Central Maine Healthcare as its new Chief of the Oncology Institute. Until recently chief of obstetrics and gynecology at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Tarraza has had a distinguished career […]

LEWISTON, Maine – A seasoned healthcare professional with leadership experience at multiple hospitals on the East Coast has joined Central Maine Medical Center as president, Central Maine Healthcare officials said today. Steven G. Littleson, FACHE, who most recently served as chief integration and operating officer for Lancaster (Pa.) General Health, starts his new role May […]

LEWISTON, Maine — Central Maine Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ in the Spring 2020 LeapfrogHospital Safety Grade, the fourth time in two years this national distinction has recognized CMMC’s achievement in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization, driven by employers and other […]

LEWISTON, Maine — Mainers can now get care for a variety of health issues–from minor illnesses and allergy symptoms to bumps, bruises and bug bites—all while practicing appropriate social distancing. In fact, they don’t need to even leave home, by taking advantage of Maine Urgent Care’s new “virtual visits” program. The program launched today connects […]

Facility to enhance, consolidate outpatient oncology in Lewiston LEWISTON, Maine —The Central Maine Cancer Center, a planned $38 million investment for state-of-the-art care at Central Maine Medical Center’s Lewiston campus, has received final approval from state regulators. The Cancer Center was proposed last December by Central Maine Healthcare, and got the final okay last week […]

Second Location in State Launched on Sabattus St. LEWISTON, March 25—The Lewiston-Auburn community emergency, has a brand-new, affordable and convenient option for caring for life’s minor injuries and illnesses. Maine Urgent Care, one of only two nationally accredited urgent care clinics in Maine, opened its second location today on Sabattus Street. The clinic, which also diagnostic services […]

Elective inpatient surgeries postponed, building access limited LEWISTON, Maine—To ensure the safety of patients and staff during the rapidly evolving situation involving COVID-19, Central Maine Healthcare is postponing some elective surgeries and limiting access to its buildings, system officials said today. Starting Monday, some elective surgeries involving overnight stays will be put off until the […]