"I am proud to say that Mid Coast Hospital has set as policy the nurture and encouragement of quality nursing and nursing environments, and recognizes the connection between nursing, the healing process, and patient outcome," says Rep. Peter Kent (D-Woolwich).
As we continue to see H1N1 spread, it is not surprising to see an increase in severity," said Dr. Dora Anne Mills, director of the Maine CDC. "However, the key messages remains the same: if you have a fever with respiratory symptoms, stay home for seven days after your symptoms begin or until you have been symptom free for 24 hours."
Pandemic Flu Plan, added to our Emergency preparedness plan about four years ago, has been activated. Just last month, we did our annual pandemic flu update for 2009.
Construction Equipment from Harry Crooker and Sons is front and center outside the emergency department at Mid Coast Hospital. Site preparation is in progress to begin foundation work and relocate roads at the hospital in preparation for a $21 million addition for a new emergency room and new inpatient rooms.
A year ago, Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, Maine, received approval from Maine DHHS Commissioner Brenda Harvey for a $21.3 million dollar expansion. This week, board members, hospital administrators, department directors, and the construction manager ceremonially marked the beginning of the construction phase of the project with a ground breaking ceremony.
Chief nursing officer Lois Skillings is one of twenty leaders selected nationwide for the honor and opportunity
81 Medical Center Drive features new Cancer Center and practices meeting community needs
*Organized program fights antibiotic resistant infections
Central Maine CEO not sure what services would be eliminated
Whether sharing photos of a new arrival or keeping up on your email, you can log on at Mid Coast Hospital.
This community coalliton works to prevent youth smoking.
By Herbert Paris
President/CEO, Mid Coast Hospital
Our primary purpose as a healthcare organization has been to care for patients once they get sick. To be successful, our healthcare system must spend as much time and money on prevention as it does on treatment.
Here’s a look at just one of the areas of Mid Coast Hospital that is on duty around the clock serving our community: our Intensive Care Unit.
Behavioral Health nurse builds library for Thailand village
Times Record writer Denise Larson gives a first hand account of her experience at the Mid Coast Hospital Breast Health Center
