FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital has been awarded a three-year accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging after a recent review by the American College of Radiology. The ACR 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 technical standards after […]
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Franklin County’s first baby of the new year makes her debut
FARMINGTON — Franklin County’s first baby of the new year was resting before heading home to Strong in subzero temperatures Thursday morning. Weighing 6 pounds and 11 ounces, Della Joy Kangas was born at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, at Franklin Memorial Hospital. Davin and Holly Kangas didn’t expect their baby to be the first […]
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Stress-reduction program offered at FMH in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital again will offer its intensive, nine-session stress-reduction program starting in January. The program is designed to teach participants scientifically proven practical skills to reduce stress and improve overall health and happiness. Program instructors are Dr. Kathleen Hickey and physician assistant Tim Davis. “The course is designed for adults, and the […]
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Vascular clinic coming to AVMAC
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital and Maine Medical Partners MaineHealth Cardiology are providing a monthly vascular Clinic starting Nov. 21 at the Androscoggin Valley Medical Arts Center, 21 Main St., Livermore Falls. Initially, Paul Frey, MD, MPH, will be scheduled to provide services once a month and Brad Roberts, a vascular technologist, will provide diagnostic […]
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FMH gains recognition
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital has been named Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. FMH was recognized by The Joint Commission for exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions. The clinical processes focus […]
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FMH gains ‘A’ grade for safety
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital was honored with an “A” grade in the fall 2013 update to the Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from accidents, errors, injuries and infections. The Hospital Safety Score is compiled under the guidance of the nation’s leading experts on patient safety and is administered by […]
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Hospital safety group ranks Maine first in survey
A nonprofit health care watchdog group puts Maine at the top of its state rankings for hospital safety. Sixteen of 20 Maine hospitals earned A grades from Leapfrog. Leapfrog says the grades are meant to show how safe hospitals are for patients. Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Lewiston, and Franklin […]
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FMH pulmonary program certified
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital announces the first-ever certification of its pulmonary rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. The certification recognises FMH for its commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing standards of care. Pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed to help people with pulmonary problems, such as COPD, […]
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Farmington hospital network realizes $8.4 million operating loss
FARMINGTON — Unprecedented changes in health care have resulted in an $8.4 million operating loss for Franklin Community Health Network, which includes Franklin Memorial Hospital, during this past fiscal year, an official announced Monday. The hospital experienced challenges that produced “a negative financial position never witnessed before,” Rebecca Ryder, president and chief executive officer, reported […]