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Central Maine Medical Center adds new OB-GYN provider
Published on: September 17th, 2024 Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) is pleased to announce the addition of a new provider. Sara Goldsholl, MD, is joining the team at Central Maine Obstetrics-Gynecology on the CMMC campus. Dr. Goldsholl chose to be an OB-GYN because it’s one of the few fields that allows her to care for patients through multiple […]
Bridgton Hospital names new vice president of nursing and patient care
Published on: September 6th, 2024 Kari Nadeau, RN, has been named vice president of nursing and patient care at Bridgton Hospital. Kari has been a nurse and nurse leader at for Central Maine Healthcare for more than 18 years. At Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC), she was the director of acute care services with responsibility for seven care units, […]
CMMC ICU Nurse receives international award for patient care
Published on: August 22nd, 2024A Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) nurse is the recipient of the DAISY Award, an international honor that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary, compassionate and skillful care nurses give daily. Brad Chicoine is a registered nurse in CMMC’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Brad was nominated by fellow team member Jessica Dagneau, system director of Care […]
Rumford Hospital earns award for stroke care
Published on: August 16th, 2024The American Hospital Association has presented Rumford Hospital’s Emergency Department with the national Get With the Guidelines’ Rural Stroke Silver Award. The distinction rewards Rumford for using the most up-to-date, evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve care and outcomes for patients recovering from strokes. “I couldn’t be prouder of the stroke team and the hard work […]
Bridgton Hospital hosts “Water Week” for young patients
Published on: August 9th, 2024Bridgton Hospital’s pediatric therapists made a big splash with their patients this month. Every August, the team hosts “Water Week.” Instead of conducting therapy appointments inside the hospital, they take their young patients outside for some water fun. “The kids look forward to this week and have an absolute blast, and so do our therapists,” […]
Central Maine Heart & Vascular Institute gets assist from Rumford Eagles
Published on: August 2nd, 2024The Rumford Eagles fraternal organization recently made a $1600 donation to Rumford Hospital. The money was raised during the club’s annual Legacy 8-Ball pool tournament fundraiser and will be used specifically for the Central Maine Heart & Vascular Institute (CMHVI). Although CMHVI is headquartered at Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, it provides services […]
CMMC awarded Gold Plus status from American Heart Association
Published on: July 19th, 2024 The American Heart Association (AHA) has rated Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) among the best in the nation for its care of stroke patients. The hospital also got high marks for its treatment of stroke patients who have diabetes. The AHA announced earlier this month that CMMC has achieved Get with the Guidelines Stroke […]
Rumford Hospital ED nurse honored for showing calm under pressure
Published on: July 12th, 2024A Rumford Hospital Emergency Department nurse is the recipient of the DAISY Award. The DAISY Award is an international recognition program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary, compassionate and skillful care nurses give daily. Davita Briggs, RN, cares for patients in the Emergency Department at Rumford Hospital and has a supervisory role in the inpatient […]
Highlands Country Club to host annual Bridgton Hospital Golf Tournament
Published on: June 28th, 2024Details have been announced for the 32nd annual Bridgton Hospital Golf Tournament. The event will take place on Sept. 11, 2024 at Bridgton Highlands Country Club. This long-standing tournament has raised more than $1 million over the years to support the many services and programs offered by Bridgton Hospital. “We are grateful to the businesses […]
Central Maine Healthcare wins national award for commitment to quality
Published on: June 21st, 2024 Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), which includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital, Rumford Hospital and numerous healthcare practices, is a recipient of the 2024 IPRO Quality Award. The award from the Island Peer Review Organization recognizes commitment to and success in improving patient outcomes and reducing readmissions. Central Maine Healthcare is […]
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