MaineHealth Stephens Hospital

01/10/2026

Congratulations to Scott, Physical Therapist at Stephens for recently receiving the PETAL Award! The PETAL Award recognizes, rewards, and celebrates the special skills and compassionate care provided by our patient care support team.

Scott recently worked with a patient who nominated him for exemplifying compassionate, patient-centered care. Following this patient’s spinal surgery, he provided skilled physical therapy while consistently showing kindness, flexibility, and genuine concern for his patient’s well-being during a very challenging time. Notably, he prioritized the patient’s health by recognizing when therapy needed to pause for self-care, without penalizing her dedication. Through his expertise and empathy, Scott helped her restore strength, confidence, and long-term tools for healing.

We are grateful to have him at Stephens. Please join us in congratulating him!

01/08/2026

MaineHealth Stephens Hospital proudly welcomed its first baby of 2026, Andrea Hodge, born on January 2nd at 5:26 p.m.

Andrea is a healthy baby girl, weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. She was born to Katelin and Taylor Hodge of Oxford and is already adored by her two big sisters, Aurora (7) and Allison (4).

The Hodge family shared their joy, saying, “Andrea’s arrival is a beautiful start to a bright new year for our family.”

The New Year’s Baby is a special tradition at MaineHealth Stephens Hospital and a wonderful way to begin the year, symbolizing hope, renewal, and the compassionate care our teams provide every day. Thank you to our obstetrics and support team for helping make this milestone such a meaningful and positive experience for the family.

Please join us in congratulating the Hodge family and celebrating a joyful start to 2026 at Stephens!

01/07/2026

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01/07/2026

Unfortunately, due to today’s weather and no school, we will need to cancel today’s walking group.

We plan to start the walking group next Wednesday from 3–4 PM.
Thanks for your understanding—we look forward to walking together soon!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Stephens Hospital!

Wishing our community health, happiness, and wellness in the year ahead.

12/29/2025

Weather Alert: Early Closures Today, Monday, December 29, 2025

Due to today’s wintry mix, all Stephens practices will be closing early today at 3:00 PM. All affected patients have been notified.

The hospital and Emergency Department remain open 24/7.

Please use caution on your commute and allow extra travel time, as road conditions may be hazardous.

12/29/2025

Congratulations to Abby, the recent recipient of the Good Catch Award here at Stephens Hospital!

The Good Catch program celebrates team members who notice and report situations that could have led to harm if they weren't caught in time.

Abigail recently identified that a medication label did not match the medication that was sent to the infusion center. In 2026, Pyxis logistics will prove barcode scanning for patient-specific dispenses, which will reduce these events.

Thank you, Abby, for your attention to detail and commitment to our patients!

12/27/2025

Reminder: the December 31st deadline is quickly approaching to get your application in for the MaineHealth Stephens Hospital Grant Program!

Local non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations are encouraged to apply for funding to support the implementation of sustainable health care initiatives in our service area.

To learn more or to apply visit: https://www.mainehealth.org/mainehealth-stephens-hospital/healthy-communities-mainehealth-stephens-hospital/grant-program-mainehealth-stephens-hospital

12/24/2025

MaineHealth Stephens Hospital has been filled with holiday cheer the past couple of weeks, from sweet treats and our holiday luncheon to window painting contests, Grinch vs. Santa Day, Flannel Friday, and so many other festive moments.

Thank you to our care team members who are on site and on call, ensuring we are always here to care for our communities, during the holidays and all year long.

From all of us at MaineHealth Stephens Hospital, we wish you and your families a healthy, happy, and joyful holiday season! ❤️🎄

12/23/2025

MaineHealth Ripley Health Center, part of MaineHealth Stephens Hospital, offers Bright Bodies—a 12-week program affiliated with Let's Go! that uses the Smart Moves™ curriculum which has been shown in studies to improve health. It is a healthy lifestyle and family approach for children ages 6-17 who have extra weight or obesity. Children and their families will learn about food intake and activity levels, while gathering concrete skills to promote healthier behaviors and lifestyles along with building self-esteem, confidence and strengthening family dynamics. Learn more: https://www.mainehealth.org/lets-go/community-settings/parents-caregivers/bright-bodies-mainehealth-lets-go

12/22/2025

Early detection is key to effective treatment, particularly in cancer care. MaineHealth offers free screening events throughout the year for Head and Neck Cancer, Skin Cancer, Lung Cancer and more. Follow us on social media or search for "screening events" at MaineHealth.org to learn more.

12/21/2025

If you are living with Type 2 Diabetes or have been identified as someone at risk, MaineHealth has free programs to support you:

Living Well with Diabetes
The MaineHealth Living Well with Diabetes Self-Management Program can help you learn how to manage your type 2 diabetes through an evidence-based program developed at Stanford University. Learn more: https://www.mainehealth.org/care-services/endocrinology-diabetes-care/living-well-diabetes

Diabetes Prevention Program
This free program helps people lower their chance of developing type 2 diabetes and other serious health problems, like heart disease or stroke. https://www.mainehealth.org/care-services/endocrinology-diabetes-care/diabetes-prevention-program