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MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital is committed to enhancing the lives of children through excellence in patient care, research and education.
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MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital (MHBBCH) is Maine’s premier pediatric referral hospital with 51 Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit beds and eight Pediatric Intensive Care Unit beds. The children’s hospital, located within MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, has almost 13,000 pediatric Emergency Department visits a year and provides services in cancer treatment, cardiology, neonatal care and numerous other pediatric specialties. For more information, visit www.bbch.org.

03/13/2026

Save the Dates for the 21st annual Cares for Kids Radiothon 📻 presented by RoweWestbrook and Rowe Auburn! 🤩 Your favorite radio personalities from 107.5 FRANK FM and 99.9 The Wolf will broadcast live next Friday, March 20 & Saturday, March 21. 🎙️🎧

Tune in to hear amazing stories of triumph and inspiration from the families who have received high-quality, coordinated care through MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's! 💖 Visit www.bbch.org/radio for more info!

03/12/2026

Reminder: Applications are now open for the upcoming MaineHealth: Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital Family Session at Camp Sunshine.

If your family is navigating a serious illness, this session will offer you time to rest, reconnect, and build lasting memories in a safe environment supported by medical staff and a caring community. From lodging and meals to activities and on-site medical support, everything is provided so families can focus on being together and having fun!
This session is completely free to attend and is a chance to step away from appointments and routines and spend meaningful time together surrounded by other families who understand life with a serious illness. Learn more and apply online today: https://www.campsunshine.org/program-schedule If you have questions, please reach out to Karla Moore, Camp Sunshine’s Family Engagement Manager at kmoore@campsunshine.org.

03/06/2026

We’re still riding high after an unforgettable night supporting MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, all thanks to our amazing friends at 99.9 The Wolf and Erik’s Church! 👏💙

By the end of the night, we believed we had raised just over $18,000… but after final tallies and the generosity of our incredible community, we’re thrilled to share that the total reached $22,912! 🎉

Our deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed to this success:
🤠 Chase Jobe Music and Lauren Alaina for putting on a fantastic show and throwing a party we’ll never forget.
🎸 Erik's Church for being the most generous, welcoming hosts imaginable.
🎤 99.9 The Wolf for continuing to amplify our mission and our message so that every child has access to the care they deserve.
🌟 And a very special shoutout to our 2026 Patient Champion, Stella, and her family for kicking off her champion year with us at this amazing celebration.

03/03/2026

We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the members of TruChoice Federal Credit Union—and the entire TruChoice team—for their incredible support of MHBBCH! 👏

Through the TruHero credit card program, a portion of interchange income from every transaction is donated to a Maine-based charity selected by the member. Thanks to this generosity, MHBBCH is honored to receive $13,925 from the program in 2025. 🎉

Thank you, TruChoice, for being true heroes to our patients, families and care team. Your support makes a meaningful difference every day! 🦸

02/26/2026

Color, inspiration, flowers… and Sponge Bob! 🎨🌼🌷 Our friends from Maine Course Hospitality Group (MCHG) visited to paint the windows leading into the inpatient unit, and brought plenty of sunshine with them! 🌞 Even before the paintings were finished, Sponge Bob, Patrick and Mr. Krabs got shout-outs from passing patients and staff!

Thank you to MCHG for bringing smiles and cheer to everyone at MHBBCH! 🤩

02/24/2026

☀️ Special opportunity for MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital Families! ☀️

Camp Sunshine is hosting a session exclusively for MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital families during the week of April vacation! This session will provide a safe, welcoming space where children with serious illness, siblings, parents, and caregivers can come together for a few days filled with activities and fun for the whole family.

This experience is completely free for all families. From lodging and meals to activities and on-site medical support, everything is provided so families can focus on being together. If your family is navigating serious illness, you are invited to apply. If you have questions, please reach out to Karla Moore, Camp Sunshine’s Family Engagement Manager at kmoore@campsunshine.org. Learn more and apply online today: https://www.campsunshine.org/program-schedule

02/21/2026

At Let’s Go!, we don’t just deliver programs—we empower people.💙

For 20 years we have helped families build healthier, more active lives, creating lasting habits.
Our impact doesn’t stop with kids and families. We empower parents, caregivers, teachers, and community leaders to model healthy living—creating a confident, inspiring ripple effect across communities.

Hear from a former Let's Go! coordinator, in her own words, about that impact and seeing 5-2-1-0 in action: https://www.mainehealth.org/lets-go/lets-go-is-20

02/20/2026

We’re grateful to celebrate Lunar New Year with our friends at Panda Express 🔥🐎 and to recognize their incredible 2025 fundraising total of $12,584 for MHBBCH!

As a proud Children's Miracle Network partner, the team at the Maine Mall Panda Express asks for donations year‑round to support the patients and families at MHBBCH.

Thank you, Panda Express! ❤️ Wishing everyone a joyful and prosperous Lunar New Year! 🧧

02/19/2026

Every year, around 3,500 babies in the United States die suddenly and unexpectedly while they're sleeping. Most of these tragic deaths are due to Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Syndrome (SUIDS) or accidental deaths from suffocation or strangulation. But there are steps you can take to keep your baby safe.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has developed these safe sleep guidelines for parents:

✅Put your baby on their back for all naps and at night,
✅Use a firm, flat sleep surface for sleep.
✅Never sleep with your baby.
✅Instead of bed sharing, room share with your baby.
✅Keep soft objects & loose bedding out of your baby's sleep area.
✅Don't let your baby get overheated.

You can find more at: https://bit.ly/3Mmgm7w

02/16/2026

Recycling is making a difference at for MHBBCH!.

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland is on track to recycle nearly 300,000 cans and bottles per year, and nearly all the money from redemptions is going to important causes like MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, DAISY Award funds, the Sustainability Committee and other care team–supported initiatives.

Thanks to the Food Services team, the cafeteria alone is projected to raise about $8,000 annually for MHBBCH.

The MHMMC Sustainability Committee, Volunteer Services and Environmental Services worked together to bring Clynk — a recycling redemption program — to the care team. After piloting the Clynk collection program in 10 units last spring, it's now expanded to more than 30 units and departments.

02/14/2026

Valentine vibes at the children’s hospital this week! 💖 We made festive slime and crafted friendship bracelets. So much fun and creativity!

02/11/2026

Say CHEESE! These friendly faces from Parkhurst Dining at the University of New England recently wrapped up a big fundraiser benefitting MHBBCH, raising $11,816! 🎉 And what did they do to celebrate this amazing accomplishment? They visited the hospital to serve up yummy grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup and cookies for our patients and families! 🧀🥫🍪

Thank you, Parkhurst Dining at UNE, for going above and beyond and ❤️

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22 Bramhall Street
Portland, ME
04102

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https://mainehealth.org/barbara-bush-childrens-hospital

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The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital (BBCH) at Maine Medical Center is committed to enhancing the lives of children through excellence in patient care, research, and education. With more than 100,000 annual patient visits, the hospital offers services in cancer treatment, cardiology, neonatal care, and numerous other pediatric specialties. Maine’s only certified children’s hospital is designed with children in mind with state-of-the-art hospital equipment, specialty programs, and spacious play areas. From well-child visits to specialized medical and surgical treatment of complex, life-threatening illnesses and injuries, BBCH offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient, family-centered care from an exceptional team of doctors, nurses and other medical professionals. For more information, visit www.bbch.org.