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Health and Wellness Classes, Screenings and Support Groups

COVID-19/Coronavirus Update: To ensure that our patients and employees are kept as safe and protected as possible from novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), some Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness education sessions, exercise programs, and support groups are currently postponed. Select events may be offered virtually. Please view the individual class listings below to learn more and to register for virtual events. If you have questions about a particular program or event, please call 207-373-6585.

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Cancer
FREEPRINT
When: Every Tuesday beginning March 28, 10 - 11 am
Held: Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick @ Movement Room at Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness
Contact: Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness
Phone: 207-373-6585

With Leah Titcomb, Certified Yoga Instructor, Master Reiki Practitioner
and Founder of Forever Wild Yoga

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

 


Chronic Disease Management
Price: Dependent on InsurancePRINT
When: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m.
Held: Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick
Phone: (207) 373-6360
Specialized 12-week exercise, education, and support program for those with lung disease and related respiratory problems designed to promote independence and endurance.
Community-Based Support Groups
FREEPRINT
When: First Friday of Each Month, 11 a.m.
Held: Virtual via Zoom
Phone: (339) 368-9225

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.

FREEPRINT
When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.; Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Held: Virtual Meeting - Request Link via Email
Phone: (207) 387-0015

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.

CPR Courses
Price: $50.00PRINT
When: May 31 and June 7, 2023, 5:30–8:00 p.m.
Held: Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick
Phone: (207) 373-2175

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. 

Price: $10.00PRINT
When: June 22, 2023, 5:30–8 p.m.
Held: Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick
Phone: (207) 373-2175

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.

Price: $55.00PRINT
When: May 25, 2023, 5-8 p.m.
Held: Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick @ Brunswick
Phone: (207) 373-2175

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.

Diabetes
Family Education
General Health & Wellness
FREEPRINT
When: 7 p.m.
Held: Virtual Meeting - Register for Link
Phone: (207) 373-6585

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

FREEPRINT
Held: Parkview (Mondays and Thursdays), Brunswick (Tuesdays), and Topsham (Wednesdays)
Phone: (207) 373-6585

Walking is low impact, and safe – with a doctor’s okay – for people with orthopedic ailments, heart conditions, and those who are more than 20% overweight.

Walking for as little as 30 minutes a day has many benefits!

Join your doctor and other people looking to improve their health at the next Walk With A Doc event.

Family Practice at Parkview, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick

Mondays, June 5 – September 25, 12:30-1:00 pm
Hosted by Jessica Faraci, MD

Thursdays, June 8 – September 28, 12:15-12:45 pm
Hosted by Ian McConnell, MD & Nichole Kelley, FNP

Brunswick Primary Care, 22 Station Avenue, Brunswick

Tuesdays, June 6 – September 26, 12:15-12:45 pm
Hosted by Jeff Maher, MD 

Topsham Family Medicine. 1 Wellness Way, Topsham

Wednesdays, June 7 – September 27, 12:15-12:45 pm
Hosted by Tim Howe, MD

All are welcome!

 

Grief Groups
Heart Health
Price: Dependent on InsurancePRINT
Held: Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick
Contact: Cardiac Rehabilitation
Phone: (207) 373-6360

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.

Lifestyle Changes
FREEPRINT
When: 6:30 p.m.
Held: Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick
Contact: Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness
Phone: (207) 373-6585

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. 

Price: Dependent on InsurancePRINT
When: Thursdays April 13 - June 15, 2023, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Held: Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick
Contact: Meghan Perham
Phone: (207) 373-6585

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.


Local Blood Pressure Clinics
Maternity Care Education
Price: $65.00PRINT
When: 4 week series (see dates below), 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Held: Medical Office Building, 121 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick @ Women's Health, Suite 2700

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

FREEPRINT
When: 2nd Monday of the Month (see dates below), 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Held: Mid Coast Hospital, 123 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick @ Conference Rooms 1, 2 & 3
Phone: 207-373-6500

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.

Mental Health
FREEPRINT
When: Thursdays - June 15, July 20, August 3 & Sept. 21, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Held: Virtual Meetings

Practical Tools of Intercultural Engagement

A Lunch and Learn Series for Service Providers

Mid Coast-Parkview Health’s Community Health Improvement will offer a lunch and learn series that is appropriate for anyone who wishes to deepen their understanding of cross-cultural understanding and empathy, and develop a trauma-informed approach. Each session is one hour, and registrants can sign up for one or all.

Topics include:

  • Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes - This session focuses on the development of empathy and compassion across different lived experiences. Thursday, June 15 at 12 pm.

  • Working across cultures: Stepping out of your comfort zone - This session focuses on practical skills for attending to self while interacting with others. Thursday, July 20 at 12 pm.

  • Lost in translation: Language and trauma - This session focuses on understanding the connection between language, emotions and experiences of trauma across cultures. Thursday, August 3 at 12 pm.

  • What’s wrong? Figuring out cross-cultural misunderstandings - This session focuses on exploring assumptions and biases that occur in the health, educational and community service systems. Thursday, September 21 at 12 pm.

Sessions are led by:

Tatyana Fertelmeyster, LCPC
Associate Professor at University of Southern Maine
Co-developer of Bridge to Belong Consulting

Marie Sheffield, LCPC
Founder of Connecting Differences LLC

Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8MZ56TD

Parkinson's Disease
Senior Health
Stress
Price: $35.00 (Scholarships Available)PRINT
When: By Appointment
Contact: Gail Boudin
Phone: (207) 373-6585

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

FREEPRINT
When: Wednesdays - June 7, July 5 and August 9; Saturdays - June 24, July 22 and August 19, Wednesdays at 5:30 pm; Saturdays at 9:00 am
Held: Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick
Phone: (207) 373-6585

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.

 

Stroke
Substance Abuse
FREEPRINT
When: Tuesdays, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Held: Waldoboro VFW, 110 Mill Street, Waldoboro
Phone: (207) 522-5672

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

FREEPRINT
When: Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Held: Lincoln County Sheriff's Department, 42 Bath Road, Wiscasset
Phone: (207) 522-5672

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

FREEPRINT
When: Thursdays, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Held: Addiction Resource Center, 66 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick @ Room 5
Phone: (207) 373-6950

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.

Teen Health
FREEPRINT
Held: Addiction Resource Center, 66 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick
Phone: (207) 373-6928

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.

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