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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, Calais Regional Hospital Announce Cardiology Telemedicine Services | 6/18/2013

Overnight, the 95 miles between Calais Regional Hospital and EMMC has vanished for Calais area patients seeking cardiac care. Now, instead of traveling a couple of hours, patients can drive just minutes to Calais Regional Hospital to meet with an

Healthcare Charities - Champion the Cure Event | 6/14/2013

Darling's Ice Cream for Cause WBRC Architects/Engineers - June 20, 2013 to benefit Champion the Cure Challenge WBRC Architects/Engineers is pleased to announce that the Darling's Ice Cream for Cause ice cream truck will be at WBRC's parking lot located on Franklin Street in downtown Bangor to hel

Eastern Maine Medical Center - EMMC and The Jackson Lab Awarded Grant to Expand Innovative Cancer Research | 6/13/2013

(Bangor, Maine) – Researchers from Eastern Maine Medical Center and The Jackson Laboratory are expanding work on an innovative research project that could lead to significant advances in cancer treatment, thanks to a $49,900 grant from the Maine Cancer Foundation.The

Blue Hill Memorial Hospital - Blue Hill Memorial Hospital to Host Women’s Wellness Fair | 6/11/2013

Blue Hill Memorial Hospital will hold its second annual Women’s Wellness Fair at the Bay School in Blue Hill from 4 00 7 00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19. Lead sponsors for the event include Bar Harbor Bank and Trust,

Healthcare Charities - Acadia Hospital Healing Garden Event | 6/6/2013

Healthcare Charities - Charles A. Dean Memorial Hospital | 6/6/2013

Charles A. Dean Memorial Hospital Bike and Boat Saturday, June 30 with Registration beginning at 8:30 am Bring your family and friends to a great outdoor event and enjoy the beautiful Moosehead region at the same time! Registration for the Bike and Boat will begin at 8:30 at the Katahdin Boat Doc

Healthcare Charities - A Day of Miracles for Maine Kids | 6/3/2013

A Day of Miracles for Maine KidsEMHS Foundation Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Telethon Highlights Local Pediatric Healthcare (Bangor) Since 1988, EMHS Foundation Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) has supported healthcare for children throughout central, eastern, and northern Maine. The annual

Healthcare Charities - Acadia Hospital Healing Garden Dedication | 5/28/2013

Acadia Hospital Healing Garden Dedication Friday, June 28, 2013 at 2 pm On Friday, June 28, Acadia Hospital will be dedicating its new healing garden in memory of Anita Leonard. Ralph and Anita Leonard were instrumental in the founding of Acadia Hospital. Driven by a desire to help local individ

Healthcare Charities - Hospice of Aroostook | 5/28/2013

Eastern Maine HomeCare - Hospice of Aroostook "Tour of Mexico" Friday, June 28, 2013 at The Crow's Nest in Presque Isle EMHC Hospice of Aroostook will hold its second annual Tour of Mexico & Silent Auction on Friday, June 28, 2013, at The Crow’s Nest in Presque Isle. Dr. David Jones, cen

Blue Hill Memorial Hospital - Blue Hill Memorial Hospital Welcomes New Tenants | 5/24/2013

Blue Hill Memorial Hospital (BHMH) welcomed new tenants this month. Two local organizations that were seeking space have recently signed leases with BHMH. Healthy Peninsula, whose mission is to mobilize, support, and collaborate with community partners to improve the health

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