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  Named 2021 Leapfrog Top Rural Hospitals for exemplary quality and safety Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, both Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital have been named Top Rural Hospitals by The Leapfrog Group. Announced today, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive awards […]

CMMC, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital recognized by Breath Easy Maine for commitment to tobacco-free campuses Congratulations to all three Central Maine Healthcare hospitals for achieving the 2021 Gold Star of Excellence award from Breathe Easy Maine, an organization dedicated to reducing smoke exposure across the state. Breathe Easy conducts the Gold Star Standards of […]

New site allows for more individualized treatment Bethel Physical Therapy has moved to a new site that will enhance patients’ experience and provide more opportunities for individualized treatment. The practice, which is affiliated with Rumford Hospital, is now at 32 Parkway, Suite 4, in Bethel. The new facility has a larger ground level area with […]

The Board of Directors of Central Maine Healthcare announced Friday that it has appointed Steven G. Littleson, DBA, FACHE, as the health system’s president and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 10. Dr. Littleson, who has served as CMH’s interim president and CEO since July 19, has extensive leadership experience gained over more than 35 years […]

Option available by appointment only at the Auburn Mall starting Wednesday Youths 12 to 15 years old will be able to receive vaccine by appointment only at Central Maine Healthcare’s high-volume vaccination site at the Auburn Mall starting Wednesday, May 12. “The authorization of the Pfizer vaccine for ages 12 and older is exciting news. […]

Central Maine Healthcare, Auburn, Lewiston and State of Maine partner to open clinic at Auburn Mall Central Maine Healthcare, the State of Maine, the City of Auburn and the City of Lewiston are launching a regional high-volume COVID-19 vaccination site at the Auburn Mall on March 17. “We are thrilled that this critical resource will […]

Central Maine Healthcare acquires Spectrum Orthopaedics-Auburn You know their faces and you know about the great orthopedic care they provide. Now, they’ll be joining with the other trusted name for healthcare in Central and Western Maine: Central Maine Healthcare. The first-rate group of providers of Spectrum Orthopaedics-Auburn, formerly Central Maine Orthopaedics, is now part of […]

Team members working vaccination clinics recognized for work during pandemic The work of Central Maine Healthcare team members who have been staffing COVID-19 vaccination clinics is being recognized with a generous gesture by Lee Auto Malls. Team members at all three of the healthcare system’s hospitals – Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital […]

Chair Deborah Dunlap Avasthi passes torch to Devore S. Culver The Central Maine Healthcare Board of Directors will have a new chair, Devore S. Culver, and five new members in 2021 to advance the organization’s mission of providing exceptional healthcare services in a safe and trustful environment through the expertise, commitment and compassion of its […]

Three team members at Rumford Community Home have tested positive for COVID-19, Central Maine Healthcare officials said Friday. “Our top priority is the safety of the residents, team members and the community,” said Peter J. Wright, FACHE, president of the Central Maine Healthcare Long-Term Care Division. “We are taking every precaution possible, including testing beyond […]