FARMINGTON — Kenneth “Spider” Durrell Jr., 89, of Farmington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, Oct. 26. Spider was a miracle from the day he was born. On December 26, 1927, his mother Marguerite VanTassel gave birth to him prematurely: weighing in only a little over two pounds. The doctor told Marguerite […]
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Dubois named hospitalist at FMH
FARMINGTON — Tim Churchill, Franklin Memorial Hospital’s interim chief executive officer, announces that Donald Dubois, MD, has been appointed hospitalist for Franklin Memorial Hospital. Hospitalists take care of patients from admission through discharge. Dubois has more than 30 years of patient care experience, having started his medical career as a paramedic. He is certified by […]
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Living Well workshop series continues
FARMINGTON — The next six-week Living Well workshop series will be held Thursdays, from Nov. 2 through Dec. 14, at the Chisholm Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital, 111 Franklin Health Commons. There will not be a class Nov. 23. A book and relaxation CD are loaned for each participant’s use during class. For those who […]
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Breast Care Center gains top certification level
FARMINGTON — The National Consortium of Breast Centers has recognized the Martha B. Webber Breast Center as a Certified Quality Breast Centers of Excellence (clinical) in the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers program. This is the organization’s highest certification and represents a commitment by the breast center to provide the highest level of breast […]
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FMH gets award for tobacco policies
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital was recognized for meeting the premier gold level in the 2017 Gold Star Standards of Excellence Program for efforts to prohibit smoke and tobacco use on campus and address client tobacco use. The Center for Tobacco Independence’s Breathe Easy initiative held the annual Tobacco-Free Hospital Gold Star Standards of Excellence […]
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CMA information session Sept. 25
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital will host an information session for those interested in taking a 16-week course that could lead to a career as a certified medical assistant. The information session will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, in the Bass Room at the hospital. It will offer details about the course […]
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Robert L. Blais
FARMINGTON — Robert L. Blais, 70, of Livermore Falls, passed away Sunday, Sept. 10, at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington. He was born June 25, 1947, in Lewiston, the son Lucien Raoul Blais and Yolande (Bissonette) Blais. He was a graduate of Holy Cross in Lewiston. Robert worked for over 40 years as a self-employed […]
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Rice named lead hospitalist at FMH
FARMINGTON — Tim Churchill, Franklin Memorial Hospital’s interim chief executive officer, announces that David Rice, MD, has been appointed interim lead hospitalist for Franklin Memorial Hospital. Hospitalists take care of patients from admission through discharge. Rice has been providing hospitalist coverage at Franklin Memorial Hospital, mostly on weekends, in addition to providing patient care at […]
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Gutman joins Franklin Surgery
FARMINGTON — Stacey Gutman, MD, has joined the medical staff of Franklin Health Surgery and Franklin Memorial Hospital. Gutman recently completed a five-year surgical residency at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in Lexington. She also received her medical degree there, graduating with high distinction. Besides general surgery, her professional interests include advanced laparoscopic […]
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Mishler-Stietzel joins Franklin Surgery
FARMINGTON — Marni Mishler-Stietzel has joined the medical staff of Franklin Health Surgery and Franklin Memorial Hospital. She recently completed a five-year surgical residency at Northwell Health General Surgery (formerly Northshore Long Island Jewish), performing more than 1,000 surgical cases in general, trauma and vascular disciplines. While there, she was named the 2015 Teaching Consultant […]