COVID-19 has ‘reshaped’ the health care industry, Central Maine Healthcare CEO says

From workforce shortages to the impending end of the federal public health emergency, health care systems continue to face significant operating challenges.

Central Maine Healthcare names Lucretia Stargell president of Bridgton, Rumford hospitals

Stargell joins CMH from North Carolina, where she served as the administrator for two rural hospitals for nearly 15 years.

Rumford Hospital earns performance leadership award

Rumford Hospital is ending its maternity services

Maternity services at the 25-bed critical access hospital in Oxford County will end March 31, Central Maine Healthcare officials announced Thursday.

Rumford Hospital welcomes first baby of 2023

A’mari Phinney was born Wednesday; her mother said 'she's a peanut.'

$6.5 million for tri-county health care providers included in federal spending bill

Maine's congressional delegation secured millions of dollars in federal funding for more than 200 Maine-based projects and organizations, including $4 million for health care services in Androscoggin County and nearly $2.5 million for services in Oxford County.

Rumford Hospital temporarily upping security, suspending visits due to threats

There is no concern or threat to the public, the Rumford Police Department chief said Friday.

Steve Littleson takes over as president of Bridgton, Rumford hospitals

Littleson is taking over for Peter Wright, who stepped down last week.

‘Gold standard’: Rumford Hospital administrator lauded after long career

Becky Hall of Peru worked for 37 years at the hospital where she was born.

‘I’ve never lived through anything like this in my life’: 5 area nurses reflect on being a nurse during the pandemic

For the second year in a row, National Nurses Week has taken on a renewed meaning as the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the role that nurses play in patients’ lives at their most vulnerable moments.