Central Maine Healthcare continues to care for patients wounded in the mass shooting incidents that occurred in Lewiston on Oct. 25.
All but one of the 14 patients who initially survived the attack were transported to Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC). Three of those patients died at CMMC.
Three patients from the Wednesday night incident remain at CMMC. All are in critical condition. One was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital and the rest were discharged.
“We are greatly relieved law enforcement ended their search on Friday,” said John Alexander, chief medical officer, Central Maine Healthcare. “But we still have a long road ahead of us. Our surgeons and health professionals addressed medical trauma beginning Wednesday evening, but the emotional trauma will be with us for the foreseeable future. Central Maine Medical Center mobilized a network of professionals within CMMC to help team members and families cope with the stress of the experience and the profound sense of loss we are all feeling.”
On the evening of the tragedy, Central Maine Medical Center assembled a team of more than a dozen surgeons with expertise in orthopedics, cardiovascular, thoracic, colorectal, plastic, urologic and general surgery. They were aided by more than 100 other physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other healthcare professionals, all of whom received training in mass casualty incidents.
“Bravery is one word that keeps surfacing at Central Maine Medical Center since this ordeal began,” said Tim Counihan, MD, chief of Surgical Services. “As the stories unfold, it is the heroism of our patients that will resonate with us.”
Central Maine Healthcare has established a fund to assist CMMC trauma response and support. To donate, please click here.