MaineHealth Stephens Hospital

10/06/2025

Last week, our team at MaineHealth Stephens Hospital gathered for a flag raising ceremony in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Together, we honored the strength, courage, and hope of those affected by breast cancer and reaffirmed our commitment to prevention and early detection.

Early detection saves lives. If you’re due for your mammogram, now is the perfect time to schedule it. Regular screenings are one of the most effective ways to detect breast cancer early, when treatment is most successful.

Schedule your mammogram today by calling 207-744-6079 or visiting: https://bit.ly/48PgPHS

10/02/2025

What started in summer 2024 as a collaboration between MaineHealth Stephens Hospital and community partners has grown into a thriving support group for new and expecting moms thanks to the dedication of Emily Eastman, HEAL Coordinator, Healthy Oxford Hills/Community Health, and Erin Olmstead, Perinatal Outreach and Education Coordinator.

Over the past year, Bumps & Babies has:

Welcomed 113+ members online
Expanded programming to Lewiston
Begun planning for a future launch in Franklin County

To celebrate the one-year milestone, Emily and Erin hosted a fun-filled event with lunch, crafts, professional photos, raffles, and gifts for families. A heartfelt thank you also goes to our amazing partners: Maine Families, Public Health Nursing, WIC, and Community Concepts, for helping make this success possible.

Next up: Emily, Erin, and the team will present Bumps & Babies at the Nurture ME Summit on October 30, 2025, showcasing how this program is making a difference for families across Maine.

10/01/2025

With flu season approaching, the health of you and your loved ones is our top priority. Getting a flu shot every year is the best way to reduce your risk of getting sick and protect other members of our community.

Get answers to FAQs, view a list of clinic locations, and schedule your vaccine online, visit MaineHealth.org/Flu.

09/30/2025

Join us tomorrow from 3 - 7 PM in the Ripley Health Center, located on our Stephens Hospital campus, for a career fair! This event is open to community members interested in learning about both clinical and non-clinical job opportunities. Our hiring leaders and Talent Acquisition team will be there to help you apply for positions and talk with you about available careers and pathways, growth opportunities, MaineHealth benefits, training programs and much more.

We hope you'll join us for a fun evening! Refreshments and giveaways will be available.

To pre-register for this event, visit the link below. Walk-ins also welcome!

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0198e210c13675bdb603f421296b71d9

09/25/2025

Staying active is one of the most powerful ways to prevent falls as we age. A Matter of Balance gives you tools to build strength, improve balance, and regain confidence so you can keep doing the things you love.

This program helps you:
✨ Reframe the way you think about falls
✨ Learn simple strength and balance exercises
✨ Connect with others who share your goals
✨ Take control of your health and independence

Join us today! No referral necessary.
• FMI & to register: amob@mainehealth.org
• Mainehealth.org/reducefalls

09/24/2025

Congratulations to Sarah Craven, RN, who was recently presented with the DAISY DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Stephens. (The DAISY Award) is a national recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide for patients and families every day.

The nomination, submitted by a family member of the patient, states, "Sarah went above and beyond for my daughter and her husband with the delivery of our granddaughter. She was so committed to them and was 100% to my daughter’s needs and wants. She even was the lady to deliver our sweet granddaughter. I know for me, after losing our first granddaughter at delivery, Sarah made this one so amazing. Thank you, Sarah, from the bottom of our hearts. You took all the unknown fears and helped ease them with your cool comfort attitude.”

Please join us in celebrating Sarah’s exceptional dedication and the compassionate care she brings to our patients and families every day!

09/22/2025

Did you know “A Matter of Balance” is one of the most widely used fall prevention programs in the U.S., and it’s proven to help older adults reduce fear of falling and increase activity?

If you are 60+, have concerns about falling, have had a fall in the past, or have limited your activities because of fear of falling – this program is for you.

You’ll learn to:
✅ View falls as controllable
✅ Set goals to move more
✅ Modify your home to reduce fall risk
✅ Do exercises to build strength & balance

Want to find a class near you or register? Call Stephens Rehab Department at 207-744-6160, email amob@mainehealth.org or go Mainehealth.org/reducefalls for more information.

09/21/2025

MaineHealth is a proud sponsor of the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention’s Out of the Darkness Walk on Saturday, September 27 at Fort Allen Park in Portland. Join us as we walk together to raise awareness, support those affected by su***de, and honor lives lost.

Learn more or register here:

Please support the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by su***de. Donate or register to walk!

09/20/2025

September is Deaf Awareness Month. This month is a time for honoring the achievements of Deaf individuals, raising awareness about Deaf culture, and educating the hearing community about ways of eliminating barriers to communication with those who are deaf or hard of hearing (HoH).

MaineHealth has a robust suite of resources to support Deaf and hard of hearing patients including in-person and video interpreters, assistive listening devices, video phones and more.

To learn more: https://www.mainehealth.org/patients-visitors/interpreter-services

09/19/2025

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