MaineHealth Care at Home

10/02/2024

Lyme disease is not the only tick-borne illness impacting Mainers. According to the Maine CDC, there have been three cases of the sometimes deadly Powassan virus in the state this year. NEWS CENTER Maine reported on a study at the MaineHealth Institute for Research investigating which animal species are helping it spread.

Scientists are trying to determine if shrews and voles are helping spread the potentially deadly tickborne illness.

09/17/2024

Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latino and Hispanic communities. Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 will is Sunday, September 15 through Tuesday, October 15. The month commemorates how those communities have influenced and contributed to American society at large.

09/06/2024

September is . 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 Maine Medical Center has a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patient & Family Advisory Council (DHH-PFAC), that is one of just a few in the nation.

08/15/2024

We are proud to share that the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation has awarded MaineHealth Care at Home $30,000 for the purpose of support equitable and accessible home health care services for Maine residents!

As a legacy grantee of the Foundation, MHCAH is fortunate to benefit from a long-standing relationship with the Foundation that began during the life of Mrs. Sewall. Over the years, the Foundation has supported work at the agency involving charity care, telehealth, and other programs.

07/17/2024

An awesome recognition for our partners at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center!

Congratulations to the MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland care team for being named Maine’s Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report! This is the 12th year in a row that US News has named MHMMC Portland as a Best Regional Hospital.

06/25/2024

The Maine Shared Community Health Needs Assessment is a collaborative of Maine's health systems, MeCDC, and the Maine Community action Partnership.

We want to learn about the health and well-being of people and communities throughout Maine in order to turn information into action. Share your experiences about health and well-being in your life and community by June 28th for a chance to win a $100 gift card.

Take the survey at https://bit.ly/MeSCHNA. For more information, contact info@mainechna.org.

06/17/2024

June is Great Outdoors Month, a great time to explore the great outdoors within and around your community. Consider getting active at local trails, parks or other outdoor spaces this week to boost both your physical and mental health!

To find trails near you, visit https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/

06/03/2024

It’s Pride month and this year’s theme, “For Your Health, Be Yourself,” highlights MaineHealth’s commitment to understanding and addressing health disparities in the LGBTQ+ community and encourages LGBTQ+ care team members and the community to bring their authentic selves to every interaction!

Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Riots, an uprising that occurred in response to a police raid on a gay club in New York City. Today, the month is a time to celebrate the diverse array of sexual and gender identities that make up the LGBTQ+ community, and also to celebrate the joy that can be found in living authentically.

05/21/2024

Looking back on some of our favorite moments from Care Team Appreciation Week...

A hearty thank you goes out to all of our team members for the work they do each and every day in their respective roles. It takes a village, and we have the best one around!

A special thanks to Classic Memories Ice Cream, LLC and The Scone Goddess for the sweet treats!

05/16/2024

Go Seija!

Care Team Member Spotlight!

Seija, Home Care Registered Nurse - MaineHealth Care at Home

“I have been with MHCAH for over 10 years now and absolutely love being a home health RN,” said Seija. “As a Registered Nurse with a background at the hospital, home health is different because you get to focus on one patient at a time. Yes, you see multiple patients throughout the day but while you are in their homes they have your undivided attention, care, and advocacy. Being able to care for patients in their home is very special because it is where they feel most comfortable and are themselves. The rapport and relationships you make with patients and their families are unmatched from any other field of nursing I have worked in. Patients and their families depend on seeing their home health RN weekly or more often depending on the situation, as we are a great advocate for patients and always communicate closely with their doctors.”

Seija added, “Another aspect of home health I adore is the flexibility of being able to make my own schedule and shift patients around if needed. Home health has allowed me to be able to be at all of my daughter’s sports games, practices, and school events without missing days at work. This is the most important aspect of this job and I cherish the time I have with her while still being able to have a successful career.”

“Being autonomous is another wonderful part of this job. We are the eyes for doctors when patients have a difficult time getting to the office for visits. Being depended on for assessments, skills, and communication with MD offices is very important and I love being able to advocate for patients, especially when they are too frail to get out of the house to be seen by their doctor. Home health is an essential part of health care, and I am beyond grateful I found my niche 10 years ago when I joined Mainehealth Care at Home.”

Seija – thank you so much for sharing your Home Health career journey with us. We are so happy that you have found your passion, and we are incredibly proud of the excellent care that you provide to your patients.

Are you a nurse interested in learning more about our Home Health opportunities at MaineHealth? Visit the link to express interest directly! https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/9ba7d198a43c477a9ca44000dbca4036

04/26/2024

We have an exciting new job opening at our agency!

The Home Health and Hospice Community Liaison is an essential component of our outreach and community engagement strategy. This role, based in S**o, will interface directly with members of our health care community, promote the great work of our care teams, and streamline the relationship between referral sources and our agency.

Interested-- or know someone who may be?

Find the job listing below!

04/24/2024

We are proud to share that MaineHealth has been honored in Becker's "Top places to work in healthcare" list for 2024!

According to Becker's, this list recognizes "top-tier employers who assist in teammates' professional and personal development, offer wellness benefits that address whole-person health, and provide opportunities to give back to the community. This list also celebrates health care institutions that actively push for diversity in the workplace, promote a healthy work-life balance and enhance employee engagement".

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4cVzba0.