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Mid Coast–Parkview Health News News > Community Health >> Choose Category (Optional) Mid Coast Hospital Mid Coast Medical Group Community Health Notable Achievements CHANS Home Health & Hospice Senior Health Center All News Next Last Date Title Sep 30  2019 CHANS Announces Free Flu Shot ClinicsOver the course of the next three months, CHANS Home Health & Hospice will provide more than 50 public flu shot clinics throughout the Midcoast region. The vaccinations are available free of charge to anyone in the community over six months of age and help to prevent the spread of seasonal influenza. CHANS Announces Free Flu Shot Clinics Sep 30  2019 Sep 16  2019 Mid Coast Hospital Celebrates Successful 26th Annual Golf TournamentMid Coast Hospital’s 26th Annual Golf Fore! Health Classic on September 10 was a great success. The golf classic raised $57,160 for the Mid Coast Center for Community Health and Wellness, one of the highest fundraising totals in the tournament’s nearly three-decade history. Mid Coast Hospital Celebrates Successful 26th Annual Golf Tournament Sep 16  2019 Apr 9  2019 Mid Coast–Parkview Health to Observe National Healthcare Decisions DayOn April 16, Mid Coast–Parkview Health will join other healthcare organizations around the country in observing National Healthcare Decisions Day. National Healthcare Decisions Day is an annual event with a goal of providing clear and consistent information regarding advance care planning to both the public and healthcare providers. Mid Coast–Parkview Health to Observe National Healthcare Decisions Day Apr 9  2019 Mar 8  2019 Mid Coast–Parkview Health, MaineHealth Explore IntegrationOn February 19, the Mid Coast–Parkview Health board of directors voted to engage with MaineHealth to explore the possibility of integrating into the MaineHealth system. A board exploratory committee has been formed, tasked with evaluating the integration in a four- to six-month process which will include comprehensive community and stakeholder engagement. Mid Coast–Parkview Health, MaineHealth Explore Integration Mar 8  2019 Jan 18  2019 More Participants Needed for Local CAPABLE ProgramCAPABLE, the free program which aims to allow low-income seniors to safely age in place, is seeking more participants. In the Midcoast region, CAPABLE is run collaboratively through Mid Coast–Parkview Health and Bath Housing. More Participants Needed for Local CAPABLE Program Jan 18  2019 Sep 24  2018 Mid Coast Hospital Celebrates 25th Annual Golf TournamentMid Coast Hospital held its 25th Annual Golf Fore! Health Classic on September 12 at the Brunswick Golf Club. 133 golfers participated in this year’s event, raising more than $49,000 to support health education programs offered by Mid Coast Hospital’s Center for Community Health and Wellness. Mid Coast Hospital Celebrates 25th Annual Golf Tournament Sep 24  2018 Jul 25  2018 Mid Coast Hospital Again Named One of America's GreatestFor the third consecutive year, Becker's Hospital Review has named Mid Coast Hospital one of America’s 100 Great Community Hospitals. Released on July 23, the 100 Great Community Hospitals list recognizes hospitals for their clinical quality, operational excellence, and economic impact on the surrounding area. Mid Coast Hospital Again Named One of America's Greatest Jul 25  2018 Jun 6  2018 Mid Coast Hospital Celebrates Official Opening of the Parkview CampusMid Coast Hospital recently celebrated completion of a $6.2 million renovation and opening of its Parkview Campus at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held June 6. Combined with other projects, more than 44,000 square feet of the former hospital building has been reconditioned, now featuring an eight-provider primary care practice, a wellness education center, a comprehensive cancer care center, and administrative spaces. Mid Coast Hospital Celebrates Official Opening of the Parkview Campus Jun 6  2018 Feb 8  2018 Flu Update: What to Do if You Get Sick"At this point, we are seeing widespread influenza activity in the region. The vaccinations help to prevent the spread of flu and keep our community members safe,” said Luanne Crinion, RN, MSN, CIC, Mid Coast Hospital’s Infection Preventionist. Flu Update: What to Do if You Get Sick Feb 8  2018 Jan 31  2018 CHANS Vaccinates 4,750, Urges Others to Help Prevent Spread of FluMaine Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has distributed a Public Health Advisory that flu activity in Maine is widespread with laboratory-confirmed influenza reported in all 16 counties. Maine’s Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory has indicated that most strains of influenza are circulating in Maine. CHANS Vaccinates 4,750, Urges Others to Help Prevent Spread of Flu Jan 31  2018 Oct 3  2017 Mid Coast Hospital Honored for Addressing Tobacco UseThe Center for Tobacco Independence’s Breathe Easy initiative held the annual Tobacco-Free Hospital Gold Star Standards of Excellence Awards ceremony on Wednesday, September 27, to celebrate the efforts of Maine hospitals to address smoking and tobacco use on their campuses. This year, 33 hospitals from across the state and three gold star champions were recognized for their achievements in advancing campus smoke and tobacco-free policies as well as promoting tobacco-free lifestyles. Mid Coast Hospital Honored for Addressing Tobacco Use Oct 3  2017 Jun 26  2017 Coffin Elementary School Unveils Mural, Supports Healthy ChoicesCoffin Elementary School recently held a school-wide assembly to unveil a mural in the school cafeteria depicting scenes of healthy and active living. The four panel mural aligns with the school’s involvement in Mid Coast Hospital’s 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go! program, a childhood obesity prevention and wellness program that promotes the key message of five or more servings of fruits and vegetables, two or fewer hours of recreational screen time, at least one hour physical activity, and zero sugar-sweetened beverages daily. Coffin Elementary School Unveils Mural, Supports Healthy Choices Jun 26  2017 May 17  2017 Mid Coast–Parkview Health Celebrates Nurses Last week, May 7-13, Mid Coast Hospital celebrated National Hospital Week with a variety of events aimed at thanking physicians, nurses, and staff for delivering compassionate, high quality care every day. Mid Coast–Parkview Health Celebrates Nurses May 17  2017 Mar 2  2017 Mid Coast Hospital Joins Forces with Hundreds of Local and National Organizations to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates across the CountryColorectal cancer screening has been proven to save lives. Mid Coast Hospital has made the pledge to help increase colorectal cancer screening rates by supporting the “80% by 2018” initiative, led by the American Cancer Society (ACS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (a coalition co-founded by ACS and CDC). Mid Coast Hospital Joins Forces with Hundreds of Local and National Organizations to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates across the Country Mar 2  2017 Dec 15  2016 Boxing For People With Parkinson’s Comes to MaineRock Steady Boxing, a unique exercise program, based on training used by boxing pros, and adapted to people with Parkinson’s disease, will now be available in Brunswick, Maine. A joint collaboration of Mid Coast Hospital and the Landing Y of the Bath Area Family YMCA, the program is offered twice per week, for men and women of all ages and levels of ability. Boxing For People With Parkinson’s Comes to Maine Dec 15  2016     Next Last