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05/12/2026

Franklin Hospital is celebrating Care Team Appreciation Week all week long!

Today, our team brought the summer vibes with Hawaiian Shirt Day, and we enjoyed some amazing cake as part of the celebration. A special thank you to The Bankery & Skowhegan Fleuriste for helping make the day extra sweet!

05/10/2026

The numbers are in! This year’s 26th Annual Sugarloaf Charity Summit raised $90,000 for the Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center. In total, the event raised nearly $400,000 — a $50,000 increase from last year.

Proceeds also benefit the Maine Cancer Foundation and the Dempsey Center, helping ensure patients across our region have access to compassionate, high-quality cancer care and support services.

Over the past 26 years, the Sugarloaf Charity Summit has raised more than $4.5 million in support of cancer care.

Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and volunteered to make this incredible community effort possible. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in the fight against cancer.

05/09/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Franklin Nursing Excellence Award recipients!

These individuals were recognized for their compassion, clinical excellence, leadership, mentorship, and dedication to patient-centered care. Their commitment makes a meaningful difference for our patients, teams, and community every day.

• Community Care Award: Ashley Roy, RNC-OB
• Emerging Professional Award: Lorrin Butterfield, RN
• Office Practice Setting Award: Bonnie Gasper, RN
• Nursing Partners in Practice Award: Bobbie Jo Sweetser, CRN
• Nursing Preceptor & Mentor Award: Samantha Beane, RN
• Nursing Excellence Award: Kaitlyn Buckley, RN-CCRN

Thank you for all you do!

05/08/2026

Franklin Hospital’s Radiology Department has received American College of Radiology (ACR) CT accreditation.

This recognition reflects the highest national standards in image quality, patient safety, and clinical excellence. It also highlights our imaging team’s commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care every day.

ACR accreditation is awarded through a detailed review of equipment, clinical images, and quality processes, and is granted for a three-year term.

Thank you to everyone who contributed, and a special shoutout to our lead CT technologist, Kayla, for her hard work, attention to detail, and leadership in making this possible!

05/07/2026

The Health Community Coalition (HCC) Mobile Health Unit is back on the road for 2026!

Free health and wellness services are available throughout the region, including blood pressure screenings, body composition analysis, education, and support accessing care.

Monthly stops:
• Rangeley – 1st Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(Chamber of Commerce, 6 Park Rd., Rangeley)

• Strong – 2nd Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
(Faith Works Food Pantry, 44 N Main St., Strong)

• Stratton – 3rd Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(Fotter’s Market, 157 Main St., Stratton)

• Phillips – 4th Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Sandy River Stop ‘n Shop, 1185 Rangeley Rd., Phillips)

No appointment needed—just stop by!

Questions? Call (207) 779-3136 or email hcc@mainehealth.org

05/06/2026

Franklin Emergency Department nurse, Amy, has been recognized with the Community Partner Award from Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services () in Franklin County.

Amy, a Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) at MaineHealth Franklin Hospital, was honored for her commitment to supporting survivors of sexual violence and strengthening trauma-informed care in our community. In her time at Franklin, she has helped expand access to SAFE nursing, supported the addition of survivor-focused exam spaces in the hospital’s expansion, and partnered closely with SAPARS to enhance compassionate, survivor-centered care.

Please join us in congratulating Amy on this well-deserved recognition and thanking her for the meaningful difference she makes every day for patients and families in Franklin County.

05/05/2026

Update: Parkinson’s Support Group (May 11)

The May 11 meeting time has been changed to 2–3 p.m. and will now be held in the Bass Room at 111 Franklin Health Commons.

Due to an incredible turnout at our last meeting, we’ve outgrown our previous space and will be moving to this new location going forward.

After May, meetings will return to the regular schedule on the second Monday of each month from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. in the Bass Room.

We’re excited to see this group continue to grow and welcome new members and caregivers at any time.

For more details, visit: https://bit.ly/48InliX

05/01/2026

Thank you for the incredible response to our SPOT Skin Cancer™ screening today!

We have already reached capacity and are no longer accepting additional patients.

If you have skin concerns, we encourage you to contact your primary care provider. For more information about dermatology services at MaineHealth visit https://bit.ly/4tKAroe

We appreciate the strong interest in skin health and your support of this free event.

04/30/2026

Join us tomorrow, May 1, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for a free SPOT Skin Cancer™ screening led by MaineHealth board-certified dermatologists at MaineHealth Primary Care Farmington (131 Franklin Health Commons).

Screenings are quick, easy, and could make a lifesaving difference. Open to all, no appointment needed.

04/29/2026

Donna and Cheryl are a dynamic duo in Franklin’s Laundry Department, where they’ve worked side by side for nearly seven years. On any given day, they fold over 1,400 pounds of linens together.

Donna has been with Franklin for 11 years and Cheryl brings an impressive 28 years of experience, both beginning their time at Franklin in Environmental Services.

What keeps them both going? The people. Donna says she enjoys the strong teamwork in the laundry department, while Cheryl loves connecting and mingling with others throughout her day.

They also deeply appreciate each other. Donna credits Cheryl’s endless energy and humor for keeping the folding room lively, while Cheryl values Donna’s easygoing personality and steady presence.

Together, they bring reliability, positivity, and a lot of laughter to their work, helping keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.

04/22/2026

Mary has been a valued member of the Franklin team for 10 years, bringing dedication, creativity, and a true love of cooking to her role in Food and Nutrition Services.

Over the years, she has held several positions within the department, building experience she now brings to her role as a Heart Healthy Café cook. Mary was drawn to this work by her passion for cooking—and it shows every day.

She enjoys the variety her job offers, from trying new recipes to meeting the needs of staff, patients and visitors. Mary also values the ideas and suggestions she receives and enjoys seeing new faces across the organization.

For Mary, doing what she loves makes each day meaningful, helping create a welcoming experience for everyone who visits the Heart Healthy Café at Franklin Hospital.

Address

111 Franklin Health Commons
Farmington, ME
04938

Telephone

+12077786031

Website

https://www.mainehealth.org/franklin

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