Legislation, property sales, layoffs, program closures and partnerships are among the measures the two Lewiston hospitals have taken in recent years to address what officials say is a huge unexpected cost of filling critical vacant positions and dealing with low government reimbursement rates.
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Central Maine Healthcare selling 2 of its Lewiston buildings
The hospital system is hoping the sales of the buildings, which include the home of the Dempsey Center, will ease financial constraints that have existed since the pandemic.
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Central Maine Healthcare to cut 45 positions amid management reorganization
It is one of several moves the Lewiston health care system made in the last few months.
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CMHC to end Lewiston Urgent Care services at Sabattus Street location
Hospital officials say the change will allow them to address the need for other health care services in the community.
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Central Maine Healthcare subsidiary looks to obtain 100% ownership of ambulatory surgery center
Transferring the center’s ownership will patient medical records to be integrated under one parent company.
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Central Maine Healthcare partners with oncology group to operate cancer facilities
The partnership will make more medical oncologists available to Central Maine patients.
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Central Maine Healthcare shifts annual exams for women from OB-GYN office
The hospital system is asking that women seek annual exams through other medical offices, such as their primary care practice.
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Former Patriots Super Bowl champ visits Cancer Care Center
LEWISTON — Three-time New England Patriots Super Bowl champion, former Patriots offensive lineman Joe Andruzzi, recently paid a visit to the Cancer Care Center at Central Maine Medical Center. He met with patients and staff, allowing them to wear his many championship rings and pose for photos. Andruzzi, a cancer survivor himself, is the leader […]
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How robotic systems help make complex surgeries possible at Lewiston hospitals
Hospital leaders say robotics also attract physicians to rural hospitals, helping to address the shortage of medical professionals in the state.
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Central Maine Healthcare, St. Mary’s end mask mandates
The healthcare system will convert to a mask optional organization effective May 1.