National Guard members will arrive at Central Maine Medical Center as early as next week to help open an on-site skilled nursing unit that will help relieve some of the patient backlog.
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CMMC asks for federal assistance as COVID-19 continues to slam central and western Maine
Gov. Janet Mills said Wednesday that she requested teams of emergency medical personnel under a federal program on behalf of Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston and Maine Medical Center in Portland.
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Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
Central Maine Healthcare staff are 97% vaccinated, system officials say
It was unclear why there was a discrepancy between numbers reported by CMH and the DHHS.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn boy dies after he was found in Range Pond
First responders found the 4-year-old shortly before noon Friday and performed CPR, authorities said.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Central Maine Healthcare CEO warns of ‘perfect storm’ as vaccine deadline nears
At a media briefing Wednesday, Maine DHHS Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew repeated that the state has been working closely with health care providers on staffing shortages.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
‘Do not delay emergency care,’ Central Maine Medical Center officials say
The hospital, which recently suspended pediatric and trauma admissions, said its emergency department is open and able to treat patients.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn
Central Maine Healthcare appoints Steve Littleson president and CEO
He was previously senior vice president of operations and president of Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Sen. Susan Collins: Health care workforce shortages are a state issue
The U.S. senator from Maine said it should be up to employers to convince workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
State health officials say they are working with CMMC on staffing shortages, but changes to vaccine requirement appear unlikely
Central Maine Medical Center confirmed Tuesday that it has suspended pediatric and trauma admissions, and will close its neonatal intensive care unit by the end of the month.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
Central Maine Medical Center temporarily stops pediatric and trauma admissions
Acute nursing staff shortages prompted the decision.