Maine Health Care Association

12/11/2025

Yesterday's "Bridging Communities Through Employment" workshop was held at Maple Hill Farm in Hallowell. Long term care employers in Central Maine engaged in meaningful conversations around building trust, engagement, and inclusivity in growing a more diverse workforce.

12/09/2025

Today we are in Bangor hosting our 2nd "Bridging Communities Through Employment" workshop on workforce recruitment and retention. Today's panel includes direct care givers, workforce development, education, and housing representatives! We are learning about so many resources including recruitment best practices and available funding for training your employees!

12/08/2025

Today, MHCA kicked off its "Bridging Communities Through Employment" workforce recruitment and retention series at the Northeastland Hotel in Presque Isle! Thank you to hotel staff, our amazing speakers and panelists, and our partners at Maine Video Marketing! There's still time to register for the remaining workshops this week! Link in the comments!

11/27/2025

Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🦃🍗🍁

11/20/2025

We are kicking off our 2nd annual Cards of Kindness Campaign!! We are looking for community groups, after school programs, and individuals to write out holiday cards for older adults in long term care facilities. We will handle deliveries. Please help us spread some holiday cheer! We're collecting cards through December 16th to allow us time to deliver. Thank you in advance! For more info email: cardsofkindness@mehca.org

11/13/2025

We are honored to recognize and celebrate 20 amazing caregivers at today's Excellence in Long Term Care Awards program!
“Direct care workers embody the essence of compassion and empathy,” commented President of the Maine Health Care Association Angela Cole Westhoff. “Their hands and hearts offering hope to individuals navigating physical, emotional and other challenges. Their dedication ensures that residents live each day with dignity and grace despite the hurdles they may face. Each worker’s story was touching but today’s awardees best demonstrated great care, kindness and a commitment to going above and beyond.“

20 employees of long term health care facilities from all around the state were honored on Thursday at Thomas College.

11/13/2025

🌟🌟 Today, we honored 20 exceptional caregivers from around the state as part of our annual Excellence in Long Term Care awards program! Congratulations to these incredible staff members who work in home care, assisted living, residential care facilities, and nursing homes on your well deserved recognition! 🎊👏🏻🥇

11/11/2025

Today we honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of all who served. With our deepest gratitude, we say thank you, veterans.

11/05/2025

A few more shots from Fall conference.... we just can't get enough of your smiling faces and this beautiful state we get to call home!!

11/05/2025

MHCA would like to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to our numerous exhibitors and sponsors who participated in the Fall Conference at the Samoset last week! We are deeply grateful for your support!! Tag yourselves!!

10/31/2025

Our Fall Conference closing keynote Stephanie Staples' address on "Revitalize Your Work and Life!" was high energy, thought provoking about personal health and wellness, and filled with enthusiastic audience participation! Thank you Stephanie!

10/31/2025

Yesterday's Fall Conference opening keynote speaker was Jim Bouchard, a human-centric leadership activist, speaker and founder of the Keep it Human Network. Jim delivered an inspiring talk entitled "Inspire, Empower, Guide: Essential Disciplines for Today's Health Care Leader." Thank you Jim!