St. Joseph Healthcare

05/15/2026

We were proud to sponsor and attend the 2026 Healthy Aging Expo hosted by Eastern Area Agency on Aging in celebration of Older Americans Month.

Throughout the day, our team had the opportunity to connect with older adults and community members from across the region to share information, answer questions, and talk about healthy aging and wellness.

Our nursing professionals were onsite representing wound and skin care, IV therapy, hyperbaric medicine, foot and nail care, and orthopedic joint replacement services. Events like these are an important way for us to support our community while also highlighting the expertise and compassion our clinical teams bring every day.

Thank you to Eastern Area Agency on Aging for bringing together organizations and resources that help older adults live healthier, more connected lives.

05/13/2026

One Last on-site blood drive at St. Joseph Healthcare. Join us on June 3. 🩸 We invite you to be part of our final blood drive with the American Red Cross before their new blood drive strategy takes effect.

📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 St. Joseph Hospital
Elizabeth Largay Building
294 Center Street, Bangor, ME 04401

Every donation can help save lives in our community, and we’re grateful for everyone who has supported these drives over the years. If you’ve ever considered donating, now is a great time to join us for this special final on-site drive. To sign up visit: https://pulse.ly/j9wdt5uujt

05/12/2026

For 77 years, the people of St. Joseph Healthcare have shown up not just as caregivers, but as neighbors. They are the staff member who remembers your name and asks about your family. They are the reason this community has something you simply cannot find in a larger system: care that comes from the heart, delivered by hands you trust.

We are so proud of this extraordinary team. Neighbors helping neighbors since 1947. Happy Hospital Week. 💚 *These photos represent a portion of our team and do not reflect the full staff.

05/10/2026

It's the little things that mean everything. 💚

It's in the hands that keep our halls clean and safe. The voice that greets you with kindness at the front desk. The team that makes sure every room feels like someone cared. The caregiver who stays a little longer. The colleague who checks in just because.

Behind every great patient experience is an entire team leading with compassion and dedication. Today, we celebrate them all.

To every mom across our Maine community, in every role, on every floor, in every department. Your strength and commitment do not go unnoticed. We are deeply grateful for all that you do.

From all of us at St. Joseph Healthcare, wishing our community a Happy Mother's Day, today and always. 🌷

05/09/2026

Congratulations Caren Mulford, RN, Orthopedics, our 2026 recipient of the Daisy Award at St. Joseph Healthcare.

The Daisy Award is an internationally recognized honor given to extraordinary nurses who make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Caren was nominated by Heidi Wi******er, RN, Orthopedics, who shared: “I am honored to nominate Caren for the DAISY Award in recognition of her unwavering compassion, dedication to nursing excellence, and genuine commitment to her patients and colleagues.

Caren consistently goes above and beyond for her patients, often placing their needs ahead of her own. She is the kind of nurse who notices the small details that matter most, whether it's taking extra time to listen, advocating for comfort and dignity, or ensuring patients feel truly seen and cared for during vulnerable moments. Her patients benefit not only from her strong clinical skills, but from the deep empathy and kindness she brings to every interaction.

What truly sets Caren apart is her selflessness. She often forgets to put herself in the mix because her focus is always on doing what is best for her patients. She steps in without hesitation, stays late when needed, and ensures nothing is left undone if it impacts patient care. Her actions consistently reflect the core values of nursing: compassion, respect, advocacy, and excellence.

Caren is also an incredible teammate. She is always willing to help others, offer guidance, and support her coworkers, often quietly and without recognition. Her positive presence creates a sense of trust and teamwork, and she makes those around her better nurses simply by working alongside her.

Caren exemplifies what it means to be a DAISY nurse. Her dedication, kindness, and patient-centered approach make a lasting impact on both patients and staff, and she is truly deserving of this recognition."

Congratulations Caren! If you'd like to nominate a St. Joe's nurse for The DAISY Award, fill out a nomination form in person, by mail, or online by visiting:
https://pulse.ly/l2bj4awcfx

05/08/2026

Thank you to the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce for hosting the 2026 Healthcare Forum in partnership with the Maine State Chamber of Commerce.

We’re grateful to keynote speaker Dr. Guy Hudson and all of the outstanding panelists who shared their expertise, experiences, and ideas surrounding the future of healthcare in Maine.

A meaningful takeaway from the discussion came from Greg LaFrancois, President of St. Joseph Healthcare, who emphasized that healthcare organizations are not in competition with one another, we are all working together to meet the needs of our communities. That spirit of collaboration was evident throughout the forum and reflects the shared commitment across Maine to providing the highest quality care possible for Mainers.

Conversations like these are critical as we work together to strengthen health care access, workforce development, and innovation across our state. While healthcare continues to face many challenges, discussions like these are an important step forward. It was inspiring to see organizations across Maine come together with one common goal: caring for our communities.

05/07/2026

💙 This Nurses Week, we were honored to welcome Kelley Strout to St. Joseph Healthcare to speak with our nursing staff about resilience, well-being, and the future of nursing. 🩺

As a Professor of Nursing at the University of Maine, a qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher, and a member of the St. Joseph Healthcare Board of Trustees, Dr. Strout has dedicated her career to supporting the people who care for all of us. Her work focuses on strengthening the nursing workforce, reducing burnout, and helping nurses continue showing up for their patients with compassion and purpose. ✨

We’re grateful for her leadership, insight, and commitment to the nursing profession, and especially thankful she spent part of Nurses Week with our team. 🙌

We were also proud to have FOX ABC Maine on-site to help share the story of our nurses and the important conversations happening around nurse well-being, resilience, and the future of healthcare. 🎥 Thank you to our nurses, leadership, and Dr. Strout for helping shine a light on the incredible work happening every day at St. Joe’s. 🌟

🔗 Read/watch the story here: https://pulse.ly/d5omfoi76p

05/06/2026

Happy Nurses Week to every nurse at St. Joseph Healthcare, the people who show up every day with steady hands and open hearts. From the early morning shift that starts before most of us are awake, to the quiet moments of care that never make the headlines, you make our patients feel seen, heard, and in good hands.

In a big world, you make our little corner of it feel a whole lot safer. Thank you for choosing to care for our neighbors, our friends, and our family.💚

05/04/2026

This National Nurses Week, we are proud to recognize Jamie Vaughn, MSN, RN, ONC and Melissa Slininger, MSN, MBA, RN, CNL — two of the dedicated Orthopedic Nurse Navigators who guide our patients through every step of their surgical journey. Read their story, featured in the Bangor Daily News.

COURTESY OF ST. JOSEPH HEALTHCARE National Nurses Week is a special time at St. Joseph Healthcare. Each year, we work to honor and recognize the

05/01/2026

Happy Retirement, Gayle Brassbridge, Materials Management Supervisor! 🎉

After an incredible 30 years at St. Joseph Healthcare, it's time to celebrate the one and only Gayle as she steps into a well-deserved retirement!

Gayle, your dedication, leadership, and heart have left a lasting mark on our team and this organization. Thirty years of showing up, giving your best, and making a difference, that is something truly special.

Thank you for everything you've done at St. Joseph Healthcare. We are so grateful for your service and wish you nothing but joy, rest, and adventure in this exciting next chapter! 🌟

05/01/2026

This Older Americans Month, we’re proud to support healthier aging right here in our community.

At St. Joseph Healthcare, we’re building care around what matters most to older adults.

From our Age-Friendly care approach to recent renovations at our hospital designed for safety, comfort, and independence, every detail is intentional.

In our Emergency Department, our Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) ensures older patients receive coordinated, specialized care when they need it most.

Because growing older should never mean compromising on quality, dignity, or personalized care. 💚 Here for every stage of life. Right here in Bangor.