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COVID-19 Update, June 16: Visitation Safety Measures at Mid Coast Hospital Jun 16  2022 May 13  2022 Mid Coast–Parkview Health Names Martins as Communications LeaderJohn Martins, who has nearly 25 years’ experience in health care communications in Maine, including the past three years as director of communications and public affairs at LincolnHealth, has been named as the communications director at both LincolnHealth and Mid Coast–Parkview Health. Mid Coast–Parkview Health Names Martins as Communications Leader May 13  2022 Mar 13  2022 Mid Coast Hospital Auxiliary Announces Return of Grand & Glorious Yard SaleAfter a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mid Coast Hospital Auxiliary’s Grand and Glorious Yard Sale plans to return May 20, 21, and 22 at Merrymeeting Plaza in Brunswick. From April 9 through May 14, donations of gently used goods will be accepted Saturdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mid Coast Hospital Auxiliary Announces Return of Grand & Glorious Yard Sale Mar 13  2022 Mar 3  2022 Mid Coast–Parkview Health Announces Retirement of President Lois SkillingsMid Coast–Parkview Health announced that President Lois Skillings, RN, MS, FACHE, will retire in early 2023. The announcement was made in a joint statement written by Lennie Burke, Chair of the Mid Coast–Parkview Health Board of Directors, and Kelly Elkins, Chief Operating Officer of MaineHealth. Skillings has worked for Mid Coast–Parkview Health in numerous nursing and leadership capacities since 1979, serving as president for the past 11 years. Mid Coast–Parkview Health Announces Retirement of President Lois Skillings Mar 3  2022 Jan 21  2022 2021 Achievements Highlighted at Mid Coast–Parkview Health Annual MeetingOn January 13, 2022, more than 250 Corporators, board members, medical staff members, auxilians, donors, and community leaders attended the Mid Coast–Parkview Health annual meeting, which was held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 2021 Achievements Highlighted at Mid Coast–Parkview Health Annual Meeting Jan 21  2022 Nov 23  2021 Mid Coast Senior Health Named Best Nursing HomeMid Coast Senior Health has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report. Mid Coast Senior Health earned Best Nursing Homes status by achieving a rating of “High Performing,” the highest possible rating, for its Long-Term Care at Mere Point and Rehabilitation at Bodwell communities. Mid Coast Senior Health Named Best Nursing Home Nov 23  2021 Nov 4  2021 Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccinations at Mid Coast HospitalAs of November 2, COVID-19 vaccine eligibility has expanded. The CDC recommends that children age 5 to 11 years old be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine. Currently, Mid Coast Hospital is providing COVID-19 vaccination for children 5-11 years old only. Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccinations at Mid Coast Hospital Nov 4  2021 Oct 22  2021 Updated COVID-19 Vaccine EligibilityThe CDC has recently updated eligibility for COVID-19 booster doses. Learn more about the updated eligibility requirements and how to get a COVID-19 vaccination at Mid Coast Hospital. Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Oct 22  2021 Sep 27  2021 Booster Doses Available at Mid Coast Hospital COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Beginning September 29In accordance with the latest US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, Mid Coast Hospital will begin offering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to those who are eligible beginning Wednesday, September 29. Booster doses at the Mid Coast Hospital COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic will be available by appointment only. Booster Doses Available at Mid Coast Hospital COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Beginning September 29 Sep 27  2021 Sep 22  2021 Mid Coast–Parkview Health Announces 2021 Drive-Thru Flu Shot ClinicsDuring the month of October, Mid Coast–Parkview Health will host a series of drive-thru flu shot clinics at Mid Coast Hospital’s Parkview Campus, 329 Maine Street in Brunswick. Clinics will be offered the first four weekends in October from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mid Coast–Parkview Health Announces 2021 Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinics Sep 22  2021 May 24  2021 Masking Reminder: Masking Precautions Remain in Healthcare SettingsEven as state and federal public health agencies ease masking requirements and social distancing recommendations for those who are fully vaccinated, Mid Coast Hospital will continue to require these precautions. The Maine CDC announced that it was lifting a statewide mask mandate in many public settings as of May 24. There are, however, exceptions, including schools, day care facilities, public transportation, and in all healthcare facilities. Masking Reminder: Masking Precautions Remain in Healthcare Settings May 24  2021 May 21  2021 COVID-19 Update: Gratitude for Our CommunityDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, several individuals, businesses, and community organizations have supported Mid Coast–Parkview Health through financial contributions, sewing fabric masks, and donating food and services to support our frontline team members. The teamwork, optimism, and unwavering commitment shown by the community in addressing the greatest public health challenge in a century has been reassuring and appreciated as we have navigated through this pandemic. COVID-19 Update: Gratitude for Our Community May 21  2021 May 6  2021 Mid Coast–Parkview Health Celebrates Nurses Week and Hospital WeekEach year, Nurses Week (May 6 – 12) and Hospital Week (May 9 – 15) are opportunities to highlight hospitals, health systems, and health care workers and the innovative ways they are supporting the needs of their community members Mid Coast–Parkview Health Celebrates Nurses Week and Hospital Week May 6  2021 Apr 29  2021 Mid Coast Hospital Receives Top Patient Safety GradeThe Leapfrog Group, a non-profit that aims to improve health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers, has announced its Spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades and has awarded Mid Coast Hospital an ‘A’, the highest designation that Leapfrog offers. Mid Coast Hospital Receives Top Patient Safety Grade Apr 29  2021 Apr 19  2021 Mid Coast–Parkview Health Celebrates VolunteersDuring National Volunteer Week, April 18–24, Mid Coast–Parkview Health recognizes the contributions of the more than 500 volunteers who support the healthcare system throughout the year, as well as the additional 1,200 community members who have stepped up to assist with the operations at Mid Coast Hospital’s COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic this year. Mid Coast–Parkview Health Celebrates Volunteers Apr 19  2021     Next Last