ROCKPORT — Rebecca Arsenault, president and CEO of Franklin Memorial Hospital, was installed as chairwoman of the Maine Hospital Association’s board of directors at the association’s Summer Forum at the Samoset Resort in Rockport. Arsenault succeeds M. Michelle Hood, president and CEO of Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems. Joining the board are: Deborah Johnson, president and […]
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FMH gains ultrasound service accreditation
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital, including its satellite Androscoggin Valley Medical Arts Center, has been awarded its first three-year term of accreditation in ultrasound. The The American College of Radiology gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR practice guidelines and […]
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Rangeley Health and Wellness to expand services after FMH therapy service ends
RANGELEY — A satellite physical therapy service offered by Franklin Memorial Hospital through Rangeley Health and Wellness for the past 13 years will end as of September. FMH, as part of Franklin Community Health Network, will continue to serve patients in Farmington. “Our having a satellite location has always been based on our desire to […]
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FMH presents Excellence in Nursing Award
FARMINGTON — On May 7, in coordination with national nurses’ week, nursing leaders and peers recognized nine Franklin Memorial Hospital nurses who were nominated for the organization’s third annual Excellence in Nursing Award. The award recognizes contributions by FMH nurses who support the advancement of nursing. Nominees included Russel Buswell, emergency department; Eileen Caffrey, care […]
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Franklin Memorial Hospital awarded ‘A’ grade
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital was honored with an “A” grade in the spring 2014 update to the Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from accidents, errors, injuries and infections. It is the second consecutive “A” grade for FMH. The Hospital Safety Score is compiled under the guidance of the nation’s […]
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NorthStar ambulance dons purple ribbons for awareness of domestic violence
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital unveiled a recently painted member of its NorthStar fleet, an ambulance painted in a shiny purple-and-white color scheme. It is detailed with multiple shades of purple with symbolic oversized ribbons to bring awareness to the issue of domestic violence. “It’s yet another representation of our organization’s ongoing commitment to domestic violence […]
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Franklin Memorial Hospital volunteers honored
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital’s Bass Room was the festive setting recently of a recognition celebration for the health network’s volunteers. The program included a social time and dinner, and entertainment by Sammie Angel who performed old-time sing-along favorites. All volunteers attending received a gift and certificates in recognition, as well as pins and service […]
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Farmington health community urges hospital takeover
FARMINGTON — More than a dozen doctors, business owners and community leaders on Thursday urged state officials to let the state’s largest hospital group take over Franklin Community Health Network, saying the acquisition would save the area’s only hospital, improve health care and cut costs. Many lauded MaineHealth, the parent of Maine Medical Center in […]
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Public hearing set on Franklin Memorial Hospital becoming part of MaineHealth
FARMINGTON — A public hearing is scheduled on the proposal for Franklin Memorial Hospital to become a member of MaineHealth. The hearing takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at the University of Maine at Farmington, North Dining Hall. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and […]