TOPSHAM — Less than a year after Central Maine Healthcare shut down its urgent care center in Auburn, the health system is opening one in Topsham. “We said we would be back,” CEO Jeff Brickman said. “Now we’re back, with a very different model.” Largely housed in the former Best Buy on Topsham Fair Mall […]
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CMHC has historic St. Joseph's Church on the market
LEWISTON — The historic St. Joseph’s Church on Main Street is for sale by Central Maine Healthcare. The health care organization purchased the building in 2013 and twice changed plans for the future of the former Catholic church. Now under new leadership, CMHC has it on the market for $395,000. Ericka Dodge, vice president of […]
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Central Maine Healthcare hires new chief nursing officer
LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare has hired a new chief nursing officer, replacing Sharron Chalke, who resigned in January. Mary-Anne Ponti started this week. Ponti has more than 30 years experience in nursing and health care administration. She last worked as an independent coach and consultant for health-care leadership in Michigan. She has also served […]
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CMMC president, nursing leader resign
LEWISTON — Four months after Central Maine Healthcare got a new CEO, its chief nursing officer and the head of its largest hospital have resigned. Sharron Chalke, CMHC vice president of nursing and chief nursing officer, submitted her resignation Monday. It is unclear when her last day will be. Central Maine Medical Center President Tina […]
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Changes possible for Central Maine Healthcare
LEWISTON — Facing shortfall, uncertainty and a community in need, one of the area’s largest employers and providers of medical care is looking “deep” into its operation and preparing to make decisions to ensure its long-term future. Three months after joining Central Maine Healthcare, CEO Jeff Brickman has hired an Illinois-based consulting firm to help […]
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3,000 Lewiston hospital workers paid late due to computer problem
LEWISTON — More than 3,000 Central Maine Healthcare employees didn’t get paid on time Thursday after a computer problem delayed direct deposits for up to a full day. Payroll was sent off to TD Bank as usual Wednesday, according to a statement from Central Maine Healthcare. During processing, the bank identified what it called “an […]
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CMMC updates marketing materials for trauma center
LEWISTON — On Friday, Central Maine Healthcare removed all references to its Level II Trauma Center’s standing as a verified center, as determined by the American College of Surgeons. Central Maine Medical Center’s trauma verification lapsed more than a year ago, but the hospital never edited its patient marketing or physician recruitment ads to reflect […]