Collaborative groups of health care networks, the University of Maine System and St. Joseph’s College will receive a combined total of nearly $2.3 million to expand medical training in communities like Farmington, Norway, Bridgton and Blue Hill.
Bridgton Hospital
Posted inBusiness, Health, River Valley
Steve Littleson takes over as president of Bridgton, Rumford hospitals
Littleson is taking over for Peter Wright, who stepped down last week.
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Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Bridgton Hospital obstetrical patients will be diverted to CMMC for at least another week
Hospital president Peter Wright said that the hospital’s single obstetrician went on unexpected leave earlier this month and that temporarily diverting maternity care is not uncommon for small hospitals.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
‘I’ve never lived through anything like this in my life’: 5 area nurses reflect on being a nurse during the pandemic
For the second year in a row, National Nurses Week has taken on a renewed meaning as the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the role that nurses play in patients’ lives at their most vulnerable moments.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Tax filings show Central Maine Healthcare’s spending during turmoil
Newly available documents show the Lewiston-based health system paid its CEO a $200,000 bonus, gave CMMC’s former president a half-million dollars as severance pay after leaving, gave millions to an Illinois consultant and over $1 million to an international law firm.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Central Maine Healthcare hospitals limits visitors as flu cases grow
At least eight people have died from the flu in Maine this season.
Posted inLocal & State
Bridgton nurse pairs medicine and music
Sara Kapinos was once a professional violinist. Now she’s a nurse whose music helps people as they heal.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Central Maine Healthcare board member suddenly resigns
Philip Libby said he is unhappy with the direction the health system has taken, particularly in Bridgton.
Posted inNews
New Rumford, Bridgton hospital president sees way forward
After months of Central Maine Healthcare turmoil, Peter Wright believes the hospitals are “through the tough times.”
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills
Central Maine Healthcare dealing with flu outbreak
The hospital system has new guidelines for visitors in an effort to stop the illness’s spread.