Health and Wellness Classes, Screenings and Support Groups

Designed to limit stress, reduce fatigue and promote healing for cancer patients and their caregivers, pre, post or during treatment. Walk-ins welcome. 

What you can expect:

• A better sense of well-being 
• Stimulated immune system
• Help with building bone density
• Increased strength and flexibility

Offers safe forum to talk about the effects of your pain on your life with sympathetic and understanding peers. Peer facilitators invite speakers, lead discussions, and welcome topical and planning suggestions from the entire group.

This group is privately run and is not facilitated by Mid Coast–Parkview Health providers.

Virtual support group for friends and families who are struggling to cope with a loved one's addiction. Meetings facilitated by people active in long-term recovery who offer a unique perspective on addiction. For meeting link, please email virtual@thefamilyrestored.org.

This group is privately run and is not facilitated by Mid Coast–Parkview Health providers.

Class includes two sessions, and both must be attended to receive certification. Recommended for age 10 or older.

Class takes place in Classroom 1 at Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness. 

Designed for community members who want to learn CPR but do not need a certification card. Focuses on CPR and AED/defibrillator use for adults, children, and infants. Cost is $10 per person; includes booklet.

Program focuses on injury prevention, household safety and basic first aid. Meets State of Maine requirements in First Aid and CPR for daycare providers. Cost is $55 per person; includes book.

Donate blood from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Register at redcrossblood.org using sponsor code "Parkview."

In keeping with COVID-19 restrictions, appointments MUST be made. All donors will be screened at the door: your temperature will be taken, you will be asked to use hand sanitizer, and you will be required to wear a mask. Please do not arrive more than 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment.

Flu shots are more important than ever.

This year, Mid Coast–Parkview Health's free flu shot clinics will be held on Saturdays and Sundays. All individuals will remain in their vehicle and will be required to stay on-site for 15 minutes following the vaccination.

• October 3-4, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mid Coast Hospital Parkview Campus (329 Maine Street–North Entrance, Brunswick, Maine 04011)
• October 10-11, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mid Coast Hospital Parkview Campus (329 Maine Street–North Entrance, Brunswick, Maine 04011) and Mid Coast Pediatrics (81 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick, Maine 04011)
• October 17-18, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mid Coast Hospital Parkview Campus (329 Maine Street–North Entrance, Brunswick, Maine 04011) and Bath Middle School, 6 Old Brunswick Road, Bath, Maine 04530
• October 24-25, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mid Coast Hospital Parkview Campus (329 Maine Street–North Entrance, Brunswick, Maine 04011) and Mid Coast Pediatrics (81 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick, Maine 04011)
• October 31, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mid Coast Hospital Parkview Campus (329 Maine Street–North Entrance, Brunswick, Maine 04011) and Mid Coast Medical Group–Topsham (One Wellness Way, Topsham, Maine 04086)
• November 1, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Mid Coast Hospital Parkview Campus (329 Maine Street–North Entrance, Brunswick, Maine 04011) and Mid Coast Medical Group–Topsham (One Wellness Way, Topsham, Maine 04086)
• November 7-8, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Mid Coast Hospital Parkview Campus (329 Maine Street–North Entrance, Brunswick, Maine 04011)

For flu shot clinics at Mid Coast Pediatrics: an appointment is required. Please call (207) 721-8333.

Clinics are brought to you by CHANS Home Health & Hospice and Mid Coast Medical Group.

For more information and a list of guidelines to help you prepare, please visit www.midcoasthealth.com/flu/.

Ongoing series of free talks, classes, demonstrations, and healthy lifestyle options offered by the Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness.

Develop skills in collective trauma-informed compassion, cultural humility, community building, and communication.

This FREE online training will help learners:

• Understand collective loss and trauma-informed ways to support collective healing.

• Deepen understanding of cross-cultural considerations and lead communications across differences.

• Learn and practice skills necessary for effective engagement across cultural differences.

• Understand and practice awareness, presence and cultural humility, reducing barriers to cross-cultural encounters.

Offering a two-part virtual session:

February 24, 2023 & March 3, 2023 • 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Space is limited, registration required: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8FJ3DCR

*Attendance is required on BOTH dates.

Join your doctor and other people looking to improve their health at the next weekly Walk with a Doc event at Mid Coast Medical Group in Brunswick, Topsham, and Bath.

• Parkview Campus: Tuesdays, 12:15 p.m., 329 Maine Street, Brunswick
• Bath: Wednesdays through October 13, 12:15 p.m., 108 Centre Street, Bath
• Topsham: Thursdays through October 14, 12:15 p.m., 1 Wellness Way, Topsham

Events are weather-permitting, and COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place (including use of hand sanitizer, masking, and physical distancing). All are welcome!

Cardiac rehabilitation consists of 24 to 36 one-hour classes and 12 lectures that utilize exercise, education, and support to assist in the cardiovascular system's healing process. Mid Coast Hospital's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

This class is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month with the exception of June, July and August.

Provides cooking demonstrations and education showing how chronic diseases can be prevented, treated, and even reversed with a plant-based diet for an overall healthier lifestyle. 

Healthy Weight for a Lifetime is a 10-week mindful living program that focuses on creating a long-term solution for weight loss by addressing the emotional, physical and nutritional issues contributing to obesity. Groups are limited and a physician's referral is required.

Please join us for a free information session on March 15, 2023, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The next session begins April 13, 2023. For more information, please call (207) 373-6585.

Content focuses on the anatomy of the developing pregnancy, breathing and coping techniques, the phases of labor, medical interventions, and cesarean delivery. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing as participants will practice labor positions for labor. Weekend Series are Saturday/Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Weeknights are 6:00-8:30 pm.

To learn more and register, please visit: http://www.midcoasthealth.com/maternity/class-detail/?cdID=2

Breastfeeding Class is a one-night class offered once per month from 6:00-8:30 pm on weeknights and 1:00-3:30 on weekends. Content includes basic latch techniques, tips for meeting your breastfeeding goals, and a few back to work strategies. Partner/support person encouraged to attend.

To learn more or register, please visit: http://www.midcoasthealth.com/maternity/class-detail/?cdID=6.

Learn Mindfulness Practices for Better Life Experiences

Are you feeling stressed, depleted or run down? Wishing you could find more peace or joy in your everyday life? Please join us for a 9-week mindfulness class based on the book "Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World” by Mark Williams and Danny Penman. Together, we will discuss its teachings, and learn mindfulness practices that can reconnect you to a greater sense of ease and enjoyment in your life.

This program is open to all adults. No prior experience with mindfulness is needed. 

Pre-registration is required - please call (207) 373-6585. 

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an educational program designed to help people better cope with stress and life's challenges. 

Stress reduction is needed now, perhaps more than ever. To continue our MBSR program during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have adapted the traditional curriculum to be conducted online via zoom.us.

This 8-week course will continue to offer experiential practice with mindfulness and meditation, information about stress and stress management, and group discussion. Modifications to the original program will be made to facilitate participant engagement and connection in an online environment. Class size will also be limited to ensure adequate personal attention. Specific consideration has been given to the length of time spent on a screen. As such, class time has been shortened from 2.5 hours weekly to 1.5 hours weekly. 

 Virtual Program

This virtual 8-week course offers experiential practice with mindfulness and meditation, information about stress and stress management, and group discussions. The next session will begin with orientation at 6 p.m. on January 9, 2023. It will then continue weekly from January 23 - March 13.

Retreat

Each MBSR class includes a required weekend retreat. The retreat will be hosted on Saturday, March 4 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Learn to reduce anxiety and pain before surgery, childbirth, and more.

Coming in June, 2023! Dates to be announced soon.

One-hour mindfulness practice sessions outside among the beautiful pines at Mid Coast Hospital's Parkview Campus. Each session consists of mindful stretching, walking in nature, meditation, and discussion.

• Beginners welcome. 
• Seating will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite outdoor chair. 
• Limited to 20 participants per session.

Learn first-hand about stroke and aphasia recovery from a local survivor. Presentation topics will include what to expect during the recovery process, useful tools to regain function and resources available in our community.

COVID-19/Coronavirus Update: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, AA meetings will not be held in person until further notice. For a list of virtual AA meetings, please visit: http://csoaamaine.org/virtual-meetings/.

COVID-19/Coronavirus Update: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, NA meetings will not be held in person until further notice. For a list of virtual NA meetings, please visit: https://www.na.org/meetingsearch/.

Peer support group for men and women to leave the stresses and struggles of addiction behind.

Peer support group for men to leave the stresses and struggles of addiction behind.

Open to anyone affected by the substance abuse of a loved one. Provides a place to come together to learn the importance of self care as well as ways to help those in their lives who struggle with addiction.

12-hour educational program for high school-aged youth who have experimented with alcohol and/or other drugs. The program works to achieve attitude and behavior changes resulting in lower risk choices by participants.