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National Nursing Home Week - May 12 -18 | 5/13/2013

EMHS is proud to recognize and thank the residents and staff of our nursing homes as we celebrate National Nursing Home Week ®, which started on Mother’s Day, May 12 and continues through May 18, 2013.

Dr. Erik Steele recognized with the first "Dirigo Award for Health Leadership" | 5/1/2013

Dr. Erik Steele received the first “Dirigo Award for Health Leadership” presented during the QC 2013 conference in Augusta on April 3 and hosted by Maine Quality Counts. Dr. Steele was recognized for his exemplary leadership in advancing patient-centered care, making outstanding and lasting contributions to transform health and healthcare in Maine, serving as a catalyst and inspiration for change.

EMHS recognizes Dirigo Pines Inn with Annual Safety Excellence Award | 4/24/2013

Dirigo Pines Inn earned recognition from EMHS at the Annual Eastern Maine Group (EMG) Workers Compensation Trust Fund meeting for their commitment to workplace safety and claims management.

EMHS Members Celebrate Community Volunteers - April 21- 27 | 4/16/2013

(Bangor, ME) – EMHS is proud to celebrate National Volunteer Week, April 21-27. Throughout central, eastern, and northern Maine, EMHS members have many dedicated volunteers that are committed to helping to serve our patients and community. In Greater Bangor, Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMMC) Volunteer Services, Rosscare, and EMHS recognize the people in our community who take time out of their day to lend a helping hand. Whether it’s calling seniors to ensure they are well, assisting our many individual departments, or a warm greeting by a patient’s bedside, volunteers brighten the day for many of our community members.

Leadership Change at SVH | 4/12/2013

EMHS and Sebasticook Valley Health president and CEO, Victoria Alexander-Lane have reached a mutually agreed upon separation. Alexander-Lane has resigned effective immediately.

Transforming Care at the Bedside | 4/5/2013

EMMC’s (Eastern Maine Medical Center) Transforming Care at the Bedside program, also known as TCAB, is truly changing the way clinical staff care for their patients. In the four years that the program has been active, it has not only made huge strides in patient safety, but has resulted in cost savings as well.

Eastern Maine Medical Center - EMMC Recognized at the National Level for Excellence in Safety and Satisfaction | 5/24/2013

Bangor, Maine – Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMMC) has earned recognition for outstanding performance from two national organizations that measure and compare hospital safety and patient satisfaction. EMMC was recognized with an “A” safety score by The Leapfrog Group, an

Eastern Maine Medical Center - When it Comes to Stroke, Every Minute Counts: EMMC recognized as a leader in providing high quality, timely stroke care | 5/22/2013

Bangor, Maine – “Time lost is brain lost” is a common saying when it comes to stroke care. Healthcare organizations focused on providing timely, high quality care are able to decrease the effect a stroke can have on a patient.

Blue Hill Memorial Hospital - Blue Hill Memorial Hospital Trustee Andrew Laslie Appointed to EMHS Audit and Compliance Committee | 5/21/2013

Blue Hill Memorial Hospital (BHMH) Trustee Andrew Laslie, CPA has recently been appointed to the EMHS (Eastern Maine Healthcare System) Audit and Compliance Committee. Laslie, a partner at BHA, LLC, specializes in corporate and individual tax compliance and also has

Healthcare Charities - CMNH Telethon 2013 | 5/21/2013

EMHS Foundation Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Telethon Saturday, June 1 from 4 pm to 8 pm Bangor Mall Center Court and Live on WABI-TV 5 Join the party celebrating local hospitals helping our local children. We'll highlight Miracle Families from central, eastern, and northern Maine an

Healthcare Charities - TAMC Train Excursion | 5/21/2013

TAMC Train Excursion Saturday, May 25 from 10 am and 2 pm Begins at Bucks Market It’s been more than a half century since regular passenger train service has been offered in northern Maine, but organizers of a Memorial Day Weekend fundraising rail excursion are hoping to create a day of remin

Acadia Hospital - Acadia Hospital Open Mind Presentation to Focus on Wellness | 5/14/2013

Free Community Program Scheduled for May 23 Bangor, ME – Acadia Hospital, in conjunction with the Acadia Hospital Foundation and with support from WLBZ2, is offering Finding Your Pathways to Wellness Skills and strategies that prevent the onset or shorten

Eastern Maine Medical Center - EMMC Residency Program Takes New Approach to Common Chronic Disease | 5/14/2013

Bangor, Maine – As the healthcare industry moves forward with a greater focus on keeping people healthy, organizations across the country are piloting ways of helping patients better manage chronic diseases. EMMC’s Center for Family Medicine has launched an innovative

Eastern Maine Medical Center - EMMC Senior Vice President and CMO Accepts Expanded Role | 5/14/2013

EMMC is pleased to announce James Raczek, MD, FAAFP, has accepted an expanded role as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in addition to his Chief Medical Officer role, effective immediately.Dr. Raczek has served patients at EMMC since 1988

Healthcare Charities - Acadia Hospital Open Mind Series | 5/13/2013

Acadia Hospital Open Mind Presentation to Focus on Wellness Free Community Program Scheduled for May 23, 2013 Acadia Hospital, in conjunction with the Acadia Hospital Foundation, is offering: Finding Your Pathways to Wellness: Skills and strategies tha

Healthcare Charities - TAMC 2nd Annual Rally on the Roof | 5/13/2013

Rally on the Roof II May 16, 2013 To raise funds for TAMC’s Aroostook Cancer Care, Children’s Healthcare, and Relay for Life After a very successful first-time fundraiser last year, which caused quite a buzz throughout The County, it’s back to the roof for offi

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