MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital

03/24/2026

Tap into creativity as a path to better well-being. 🎨

Join our Neurographic Art series and discover how simple drawing techniques can help you reduce stress, build self-awareness and develop a greater sense of calm—no artistic experience needed.

In this three-class series, you’ll:
• Explore creative exercises that support relaxation and focus
• Learn new ways to process thoughts and emotions
• Build healthy habits through creative expression

Session options:
• Morning series: Wednesdays, April 15–29 | 9:45–11:30 a.m.
• Afternoon series: Thursdays, April 16–30 | 4:30–6:30 p.m.
All supplies are provided—just bring yourself (and any favorite art tools if you’d like).

💲 Cost: $30 for the full series
📝 Registration required. For more info and to register visit https://bit.ly/3O03sfX

03/20/2026

Can you believe it’s been 2️⃣0️⃣ years since 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go! started?

⬅️Back in 2006, we started with just 2️⃣8️⃣programs: 9 schools and 19 pediatric practices in Maine.

➡️Today, thanks to the dedication of our incredible Let's Go! team, educators, caregivers and partners, we’ve grown to 727 programs state-wide, all actively working to share Let's Go!'s evidence-based programming helping kids and adults build healthy habits for life. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Here’s to the next 20 years of building healthy habits!
👉See how far we’ve come: letsgo.org/20years

03/19/2026

Bring the flavors of Greece to your kitchen!

Join us for a free culinary demonstration with Chef Marc Provencher, owner of Taverna Khione in Brunswick, and learn how to prepare two traditional Greek dishes:
• Gigandes – giant white beans with tomato and herbs
• Finikia – walnut-olive oil cookies dipped in honey

Chef Marc will share techniques and insights rooted in the Mediterranean diet—focused on fresh, whole foods and simple, flavorful cooking.

📅 Wednesday, April 1
🕠 5:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick Teaching Kitchen
329 Maine Street (Main Entrance)

🎟 Free, but registration is required https://bit.ly/3LVSPtn
📞 Questions? Call (207) 373-6585

Come learn, taste and be inspired by the traditions of Greek cooking.

03/19/2026

Today, March 19, is the last day of winter! And participating local Dairy Queens will celebrate the kick-off to spring with a benefit for MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital! Some local DQs will give away free small cones in exchange for a donation, and others will "Dip it for Kids" and offer upgrades to a dipped cone in exchange for a $1 to MHBBC. We're excited that Dairy Queen in Woolwich is taking part.

Plan ahead to treat yourself! 🍦 Other participating DQ locations are: Augusta, Biddeford, Kennebunk, North Conway (NH), Rockland, Sanford, Waterville (KMD Plaza & College Ave.) and Wells.

Please be sure to thank the DQ staff for their support of MHBBC!

03/16/2026

MaineHealth is helping open the door to careers in health care.
A new free CNA training program offers paid, hands-on experience while preparing participants for immediate employment in Maine hospitals and care settings. Programs like this help address workforce shortages while creating meaningful career pathways in our communities.

Read the story from NEWS CENTER Maine:

Staff at Maine Health say the six-week program aims to help fill staffing gaps at rural health care facilities throughout Maine with skilled caregivers.

03/09/2026

Food can be a powerful part of managing your health. MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital’s Food is Medicine program helps patients with chronic conditions learn how healthy eating can support better health and quality of life.

Food is Medicine is a free 15-week program that includes:
🥗 Weekly bags of healthy food with recipes
👩‍🍳 Hands-on cooking classes to build skills and plan healthy meals

It's open to those who are:
• MaineHealth patients age 18+
• Living in the midcoast area
• Diagnosed with a chronic condition such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure
• Experiencing limited access to affordable healthy food

If you or someone you know could benefit from this program, we encourage you to learn more and see if you qualify. The next cohort begins on 4/7 and will be held at the MaineHealth Parkview Campus in Brunswick. For more information or to register, please email: midcoastchi@mainehealth.org or call 373-4513

03/05/2026

Colon cancer is preventable and treatable when you know the facts. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aLwbOm

03/02/2026

The next Cardiac Support Group is coming up on Tuesday, March 10. This free support group is open to anyone who has experienced heart problems, and caregivers are welcome to join.
The group will meet from 1:30-2:30 pm at Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, at the MaineHealth Parkview Campus, 329 Maine Street in Brunswick. As a reminder, the group meets the second Tuesday of each month. For more info, visit https://bit.ly/4rELRsQ

02/27/2026

Do you know the risks of heart disease? Check out these common myths and get the facts on how to care for your cardiovascular health. ​

For more information, visit: mainehealth.org/heartdiseaseprevention

02/26/2026

📸 Walk with a Doc Photo Contest 🚶‍♀️

Where has Walk with a Doc taken you?

We’d love to see how this program fits into your life - whether you’re strolling along the coast, exploring a favorite trail, traveling somewhere new, or enjoying a special place close to home.

Snap a photo of yourself wearing your Walk with a Doc T-shirt in a location that’s meaningful to you and share the story behind it.

Don't have a T-shirt? Order yours here: https://bit.ly/4qWvBSw to pick up at Lifestyle Medicine, 329 Maine St. in Brunswick.

🏆 Prizes will be awarded!

Email your photo and a brief description to Estelle.Krestos@MaineHealth.org
We can’t wait to see where you’re walking!

02/24/2026

Support your well-being through writing. ✍️

Join Journaling for Better Health, a free three-week workshop led by Maine writer Sarah Kilch Gaffney, exploring journaling as a tool for self-care, reflection and overall health.

📅 Wednesdays, April 15, 22 & 29
🕠 5:30 – 7 p.m.

No writing experience needed. Participants will receive a journal to take home.

✅ Registration required: https://bit.ly/4qz6Njv
👥 Limited to 15 participants

02/23/2026

Due to the winter storm, all MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital medical practices, therapy sites, Walk-In Clinic and the Parkview Campus will close at 3 p.m. today.
Hospital-based procedures, labs and radiology will all continue on a normal schedule. As always, the Emergency Department remains open 24/7 for your critical health care needs.