Jeffrey Hanscom, a long-time Bridgton Hospital Guild volunteer, earned the Governor’s Award for Service and Volunteerism for giving 1,308 hours of service to the hospital last year (2016-2017). Hanscom volunteers his time at Twitchell’s Campus Cafe, serving up great food for hospital staff and the public. In all, Hanscom has given over 5,000 hours during his many years of service to Bridgton Hospital. Pictured with him is Susan Hedrich, Volunteer Services Director for Central Maine Healthcare, who presented Hanscom with a certificate of appreciation signed by Governor LePage during National Volunteer Week.
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Catherine Clement, N.P. Joins Central Maine Family Medicine Residency Staff
Catherine Clement, N.P. has joined the staff at Central Maine Family Medicine Residency located at 76 High Street in Lewiston.
Clement attended Ann May School of Nursing in Neptune, N.J. and began practicing as a Registered Nurse. She chose to return to school to pursue a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing focusing on Family Nurse Practitioner studies from the University of Southern Maine in Portland. She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
With more than 41 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and 11 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, Clement is a true advocate for all of her patients helping represent and guide them through their medical care.
“Everyone should be treated as individuals, influenced by different beliefs, nationalities, family, financial and living situations, education, and eating habits. I try to consider these things when treating illness and providing education about illness and healthy living. I try to provide an environment of acceptance where anyone is comfortable to discuss anything,” said Clement of her healthcare philosophy.
Central Maine Family Medicine Residency is part of Central Maine Healthcare and can be reached by calling 207-795-2800.
Rumford Hospital Emergency Department Clothing Drive
Patients who come into our Emergency Department sometimes arrive in tattered clothes or need their clothing cut away. Too many are left wearing only a flimsy hospital gown. At Rumford Hospital, we see this as a great need to help our patients heal, mend, and to feel whole again. It’s not just a matter of keeping people dressed – we want them to leave with dignity and focus on healing.
If you would like to donate, please drop off NEW clothing from July 10 through July 21 in the Rumford Hospital Main Lobby located at 420 Franklin Street in Rumford.
Make sure to spread the word on social media by using #RHClothesforaCause.
Due to policy, we can only accept new items. Thank you!
Lisa Kelsen, F.N.P. Joins Central Maine Medication Management Clinic
Lisa Kelsen, F.N.P. has joined the staff at Central Maine Medication Management Clinic located at 10 High Street, Suite 103 in Lewiston.
Kelsen attended the University of New England in Portland, Maine, receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialty in family practice from Simmons College in Boston. She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Kelsen is also a member of the Northeast Regional Telehealth Council Board and the ALS Consortium Board.
“Healthcare is no longer disease management and prevention. We need to look at our patient as a whole prior to making our treatment choices, that requires us to look at financial, physical and emotional aspects that make up each individual. I believe that we need to treat patients in a patient centric environment. No two patients are alike, therefore we cannot provide cookie cutter disease management,” said Kelsen.
“I love being part of the solution and enabling patients to function at the fullest level they can,” she continued.
The Central Maine Medication Management Clinic is part of Central Maine Healthcare and can be reached by calling 207-795-2310.
Brandy Jenkins, C.N.A. Receives Central Maine Medical Center’s Sunshine Award
Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) presented its most recent Sunshine Award to Brandy Jenkins, C.N.A.
The Sunshine Award was established to reward and celebrate the extraordinary skills and compassionate care given by technical support staff. Sunshine Award recipients consistently demonstrate compassion, patient- and family-focused care, passion about life, patient advocacy, and their support of all healthcare team members.
Jenkins, who is also a nursing student, was nominated for the Sunshine Award by a patient’s family member for her compassionate care of the patient who died unexpectedly.
The nomination story covered a small moment where the patient wanted to use the bathroom and was determined to get up to make the trip. Knowing the patient’s condition, Jenkins danced with the patient to assist in the trip across the room. The story mentioned how she remained herself and provided compassionate care to a very sick patient.
“It is that one little comment or thing that they do that stands out to those that are hurting and sick. They are unaware they are going above and beyond, and just being themselves,” said the nomination.
The story continued, “She came in while I was saying goodbye to say her goodbyes, just being herself, not knowing I was watching. She cried, said goodbye, and told him what a sweet man he was. Again, being natural, no acting, just being compassionate and herself.”
Jenkins’ impact on the patient and family exemplifies the compassionate, patient-centered care Central Maine Medical Center strives to provide to every patient every day.
WHA’s Rotating Gallery to Feature Art by Richard ‘JR’ Pelletier and Joan Cyr in July
The Woman’s Hospital Association (WHA) Rotating Art Gallery will feature found item art by Richard “JR” Pelletier and photography by Joan Cyr through the month of July. The gallery is located at 60 High Street in Lewiston, the main entrance to Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC).
Pelletier, a Lewiston native and resident of Sabattus, sees pieces of art all around him. His unique vision has led him to create found item art which transforms often forgotten items from yard sales and antique shops into creative pieces of art. His studio is small and his use of tools consists of hand tools, a drill press, and a band saw. Pelletier’s workspace and vision leads him to leave surfaces of items as they are found. He hopes that his artwork will inspire others to view items differently, have their mind stirred, and plant a seed of encouragement that they too can create art. The exhibition will feature photography of Pelletier’s work taken by Jose Leiva.
“I enjoy presenting everyday items in interesting ways. I use a wide variety of materials including metals, wood, glass, leather, stone, cloth and clay. I find it key that parts “flow” together and I enjoy the challenges of layering the different materials used. I must add I’m also pleased and excited about having an endless supply of materials, said Pelletier.
Cyr, a lifelong Mainer, resides in Auburn and has enjoyed photographing landscapes, nature and wildlife for over twenty-five years. She has exhibited at area galleries and businesses, neighborhood art walks and at Maine’s premier juried photography show at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) Gallery. Her work has also been featured in Down East, a Maine magazine. In addition to photography, Cyr enjoys working with her husband Jude in her extensive flower gardens, which are often the subject of her work.
The artists’ work may be purchased through the WHA Gift Shop, located adjacent to the main lobby at Central Maine Medical Center. A percentage of sale proceeds benefits CMMC.