LEWISTON — “10 Years Forward: The Latest in Cardiovascular Care” is the topic of the 13th annual “A Heart to Heart” Conference on heart disease on Saturday, Feb. 2, at Central Maine Medical Center. The event will feature three presentations by cardiovascular care specialists, each focusing on the many innovations that have been developed in […]
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Two make presentations at conference
LEWISTON — Two health care providers and educators affiliated with Central Maine Medical Center recently made a presentation at the Ninth International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology in Albuquerque, N.M. Erica Lovett, M.D., and Meredith Kendall, R.N., presented results from a reiki research project that is ongoing at the Patrick Dempsey Center for […]
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Dr. Farooq appointed to CMMC staff
LEWISTON — Shiraz Farooq, M.D., a specialist in colorectal, trauma and general surgery, has been appointed to the Central Maine Medical Center medical staff. He is practicing with Central Maine Surgical Associates at 12 High St., Suite 401, in Lewiston. Farooq is focusing his practice on colorectal surgery, though he also provides general surgery services, […]
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Several Maine hospitals among the nation’s best
Cheers to the handful of hospitals in Maine recently ranked among the best in the nation in effectiveness and safety. Central Maine Medical Center which, along with Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport, were the only two urban hospitals in Maine among the 67 recognized nationally. Among rural hospitals, only 13 in the nation were […]
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CMMC college held open house
LEWISTON — The Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions held an open house recently and welcomed approximately 200 visitors. The college offers associate degree programs in nursing, radiologic technology and nuclear medicine technology. Certificate programs are available in computed tomography and nursing assistant. General education courses are offered each semester and […]
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CMMC names board members
LEWISTON — The Central Maine Medical Center board of trustees recently elected four new members, according to a statement released by board chairman Dick Roy. Named to the board were Sharon Buckley of Auburn, chief financial officer, Patrons Oxford Insurance Company; Candance Sanborn of Auburn, managing partner, Encompass Marketing; Rebecca Webber, attorney, Linnell Choate and […]
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CMMC College of Nursing plans open house
LEWISTON — The Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions will host an open house on Saturday, Nov. 3. from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will feature tours of the college’s Lewiston campus and demonstrations of nursing and medical imaging simulation technology used to provide a hands-on educational experience. Available at […]
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CMMC lists upcoming fitness programs
LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center’s Health and Fitness Center is offering the following group exercise programs beginning Oct. 29. Cardio Sculpt: This ongoing series combines low-impact moves with weight training targeting major muscle groups while addressing hard to reach spots. The routine includes extensive floor work. Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. with Ian […]
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Family medicine residents recognized at graduation program
LEWISTON — The Central Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency recognized seven third-year family medicine residents at a recent graduation program. Honored at commencement exercises were family physicians Stephanie Aung, M.D., Harpreet Ghotra, M.D., Swapna Gummadi, M.D., Petrona Manasseh, M.D., Huy Nguyen, M.D., Annamarie Pond, D.O., and Ravi Sathya, M.D. Residency Program Director Donald Woolever, […]
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T. Kohls: Grateful for assistance
I would like to express my appreciation to the administration and staff of CMMC and CMHC for their continued assistance and support of Parkview Adventist Medical Center in Brunswick. The hospital has been very important in the lives of many in my community for the past 50 years, and Mid Coast Hospital’s proposed “merger” would […]