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January 14
2015
New Primary Care Physician Joins Topsham Family Practice
Beginning with the New Year, Midcoast residents have an additional choice when selecting a primary care provider. Deirdre B. Heersink, DO, has joined the team at Mid Coast Medical Group-Topsham Family Practice and the active medical staff of Mid Coast Hospital, providing routine and preventative care tochildren and adults. The Family Practice office opened in October 2014, co-located with Mid Coast Medical Group-Topsham Internal Medicine, in the new medical office building on Wellness Way, just off Route 196 in Topsham.
November 21
2014
Mid Coast Receives Top Honor as Tobacco-Free Hospital, Health System
Mid Coast Hospital was recognized at the gold level in this year’s Maine Tobacco-Free Hospital Network Gold Star Standards of Excellence Recognition Program. At the awards ceremony held Tuesday in Augusta, Mid Coast received its gold level recognition plaque. Vicki Koehler, RN, COHN-S, and Stacey Schmidt, RRT, were also recognized as individual Gold Star Champions for their hard work in promoting tobacco-free lifestyles to patients, staff, and visitors.
November 19
2014
Mid Coast Hospital Enhances Recycling Efforts
Mid Coast Hospital recently enhanced its recycling efforts by adding composting to its list of environment-friendly initiatives. Beginning November 4, the Hospital implemented a new composting program that reduces the amount of garbage disposed of into the waste stream, while supplying nutrient-rich soil for gardening and landscaping.
October 23
2014
Construction Begins on New Medical Building in Downtown Bath
Mid Coast Medical Group (MCMG), in collaboration with JHR Development, began construction on a 20,000-square-foot medical building in downtown Bath, Maine. Mid Coast leaders, medical staff, key stakeholders and community members gathered at the construction site on Thursday, October 16, to break ground on the new facility and celebrate the future of health in the community.
October 23
2014
Women's Health Team Announces New Certifications and Treatments
Mid Coast Medical Group-Women's Health Care physicians Gregory L. Gimbel, MD, and Melissa J. Streeter, MD, recently became board certified by The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. Also known as Urogynecology, the additional specialty signifies their expertise in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction in women.
October 23
2014
Norwegian Health Officials Visit Mid Coast Hospital
As part of a growing relationship with Norwegian health leaders, Mid Coast Hospital recently welcomed Bent Høie, Norway’s Minister of Health and Care Services, and a team of eight delegates, to Maine and the United States. Norwegian healthcare officials have been consulting with Mid Coast to better understand the importance and potential of the Nurse Practitioner role in healthcare, with plans of establishing such a program in their country.
October 15
2014
Mid Coast Medical Group Opens Family Practice in Topsham
Mid Coast Medical Group has opened a new primary care office dedicated to providing routine care for the entire family. Mid Coast Medical Group–Topsham Family Practice is located within the new medical office building on Wellness Way, just off Route 196 in Topsham. Pediatric and adult patients are being accepted.
October 14
2014
Local Events Spotlight Mental Health
In recognition of millions of Americans living with mental illness, Mid Coast Health Services recently took part in two events aimed at raising awareness of mental health in the community. Both events were offered in collaboration with National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Maine, helping to support local families and individuals impacted by mental illness.
September 15
2014
Health Care Crossroads: Rising Costs Coupled with Need to be Affordable
Lois Skillings, president and CEO of Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, says collaboration is essential in a rapidly changing health care environment. Read the article published on MaineBiz.Biz.
September 14
2014
Mid Coast Accepts the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Mid Coast Health proudly accepted the "Ice Bucket Challenge," helping to raise awareness and funding for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease."
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