MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital

09/05/2025

Aimee Lash is a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) at MaineHealth Primary Care - Damariscotta. She grew up in the Midcoast area and began her nursing career over 20 years ago as a CNA at MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital. Shortly after she became a nurse and in 2016 obtained her Master's Degree from the University of Southern Maine.
Aimee is accepting new patients; to make an appointment please call 207-563-4250.

09/04/2025

👁️ Diabetes and Your Vision: What You Need to Know 👁️

Join us for the next Diabetes Support Group meeting on Thursday 9/25 featuring Hannah Mishler, OD, who will discuss how diabetes can impact your eyes — including conditions like diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, and cataracts. Learn why managing blood sugar is key to protecting your vision and long-term eye health.

Meetings are FREE and open to anyone living with diabetes and their families.
📍 79 Schooner Street, Damariscotta (Webster Van Winkle Building)

➡️ Attend in person or via Zoom!
📞 Register by calling 563-4442 or 563-4126
Zoom participants must provide an email to receive login instructions.

09/03/2025

For Dora Anne Mills, MD, MPH, Chief Health Improvement Officer, MaineHealth, su***de prevention is deeply personal.

Her brother David lived with schizophrenia and made three su***de attempts as a young man in the 1970s. Yet thanks to support from family, community, and access to basic needs — housing, food, meaningful work, medical care — David went on to live a full and generous life until the age of 78.

“David didn’t live that long by chance,” Dora shares. “He had the building blocks of health and community around him. These ‘social drivers of health’ — from safe housing to human connection — are as critical as medical care in preventing su***de and helping people live to their fullest potential.”

As we honor Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, we remember David and the lessons his life teaches: prevention is possible, support matters, and together we can save lives. 💙

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08/26/2025

Join Katie Fullam Harris, Chief Government Affairs Officer for MaineHealth, for a public presentation titled Healthcare, A Brave New World. Harris will address how changes happening in healthcare at a federal and state level are affecting us locally. She will discuss how MaineHealth is preparing for the coming changes as well as how we are adopting technology to create further efficiencies and improve access to care. She will also have time for a brief Q&A.

The presentation will be held on Wed. Sept. 3, 10-11 a.m. at the Porter Hall at Skidompha Library in Damariscotta. Registration is required and seating is limited. To register, contact Julie DeLong at 207-563-4085 or email Julie.Delong@mainehealth.org.

08/21/2025

Due to the Labor Day holiday, the MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital Cancer Care Support Group will not take place on Sept. 1.
The group meets on the first Monday of each month from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Watson Health Center Ground Floor Community Room, located at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital. The next group meets October 6. For more information, please call 207-563-4046

08/18/2025

We’re thrilled to announce a generous $15,000 gift from Cheney Companies in support of the new MaineHealth Waldoboro Family Practice medical office building, scheduled for completion in spring 2026.

This family-owned business, which is the parent company to Cheney Insurance and Newcastle Realty will name an exam room in memory of Brenda Hilton, a beloved long-time volunteer at the Miles Campus of MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital.

We are deeply grateful for Cheney Companies’ commitment to supporting local health care and honoring Brenda’s legacy. Thank you!

Pictured left to right: Jessica Hilton, Nathan Hilton, Cindy Wade, Chris Hilton and Hannah Hilton.

08/13/2025

🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Nursing at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital 🎉

We’re proud to announce that MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital (MHLH) has officially earned its first Pathway to Excellence® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

This recognition reflects more than 18 months of dedication from our incredible nursing team to create and sustain a healthy, supportive and high-performing work environment.

MHLH exceeded national benchmarks in all six Pathways standards: leadership, shared decision-making, safety, quality, well-being and professional growth.

Congratulations to every nurse who helped make this achievement possible! Your commitment to excellence truly makes a difference for our patients, families and community.

08/11/2025

Breastfeeding is more than a lifestyle choice. It is an investment in your baby's health and your own. Breastfeeding offers many benefits for both parents and babies.
Find out more here: https://www.mainebreastfeeds.org/breastfeeding-benefits

Awareness

When babies are given human breast milk, they also receive health benefits that last a lifetime. Learn more about all the benefits of breastfeeding and resources to help you on your journey.

08/08/2025

📣 CNA Training Opportunity – Apply Now! 📣

Ready to start a rewarding career in health care? The next Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training class begins September 29 and runs through November 20.

📅 Class Schedule:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
🕗 8 AM – 4 PM (Note: the first day is a Monday, Sept. 29)

This is an "earn while you learn" apprenticeship program — students are paid for training in exchange for a work commitment after completion.
✅ Apply online by Friday, August 29: https://bit.ly/3YsQeua

Don’t miss your chance to launch a career in health care and make a difference in your community!

08/05/2025

Congratulations to the Summer 2025 MaineHealth/Central Lincoln County Adult Education CNA class graduates!
Graduates are (left to right):
Khloe Luce, Lydia Merrill, Lei Bercasio, Amy Ouellette, Michelle Kendrick, Leah Hayes, Eva Simmons, Jameisha Harrison, Cassandra Doray.

Interested in our Fall CNA training course? Get more info and apply here: https://bit.ly/3YsQeua

08/01/2025

August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or employer, join us in celebrating and supporting breastfeeding families throughout our communities.

Explore helpful tools, tips and resources at: https://bit.ly/41fhQ7B

MSBC is a non-profit that believes in the value of human breastmilk. We support and advocate for parents, babies, employees, and healthcare providers in the state of Maine.

07/31/2025

🍨 Today is the day: MIRACLE TREAT DAY! 🍨 Visit a participating Dairy Queen and pick up a Blizzard Treat! $1 or more from every Blizzard Treat sold – any size, any flavor – will directly benefit MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, your local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! Please be sure to thank the DQ staff for their support, and share a picture of you and your Blizzard Treat in the comments! 🙌