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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 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 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 Jan 26  2021 COVID-19 Update: Community VaccinationsMid Coast Hospital is excited that we are now able to offer COVID-19 vaccination to eligible people in our community! With the Maine CDC’s recent guidance to expand COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to people over 70 years of age, we have opened a large-scale regional vaccination clinic at Brunswick Parks & Recreation. Vaccination will be accessible to all community members who meet the Maine CDC’s current criteria. COVID-19 Update: Community Vaccinations Jan 26  2021 Jan 19  2021 Mid Coast Hospital Announces Large-Scale Regional COVID-19 Vaccination ClinicWith the Maine CDC’s recent guidance to expand COVID-19 vaccination eligibility, Mid Coast Hospital announced the establishment of a large-scale regional vaccination clinic in collaboration with the Town of Brunswick. The Brunswick Parks & Recreation location on Brunswick Landing will provide additional space, ensure adequate parking, and increase vaccination throughput with the ability to provide more than 800 vaccines daily. Mid Coast Hospital Announces Large-Scale Regional COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Jan 19  2021 Sep 15  2020 Mid Coast–Parkview Health Announces Drive-Thru Flu Shot ClinicsDuring October and November, Mid Coast–Parkview Health will host a series of drive-thru flu shot clinics in Bath, Brunswick, and Topsham. Clinics will be offered every weekend in October at Mid Coast Hospital’s Parkview Campus, 329 Maine Street in Brunswick and at varying Mid Coast Medical Group practice locations. The fall 2020 drive-thru clinic schedule is available at www.midcoasthealth.com/flu. Mid Coast–Parkview Health Announces Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinics Sep 15  2020 Aug 31  2020 Mid Coast–Parkview Health Provides Over $30 Million in Community BenefitMid Coast–Parkview Health is proud to announce it delivered $30,683,764 in community benefits in 2019, according to its recently released Community Benefit & Impact Report published online at www.midcoastparkviewhealth.com/here-for-the-community-here-for-you/. Mid Coast–Parkview Health Provides Over $30 Million in Community Benefit Aug 31  2020 Aug 28  2020 Working Together to Keep Our Kids SafeMaine families and school communities are grappling with a host of complex and looming anxieties about the return to school. The question remains: how do we move forward in Maine as we cope with the legitimate anxiety around opening schools and keeping our kids and communities safe? Working Together to Keep Our Kids Safe Aug 28  2020 Jun 26  2020 Responding to COVID-19: An Update from Your Local Health SystemPlease watch an important update about Mid Coast–Parkview Health's response to COVID-19, presented by Lois Skillings, RN, FACHE, President of Mid Coast–Parkview Health. Responding to COVID-19: An Update from Your Local Health System Jun 26  2020 Jun 19  2020 COVID-19 Update: Information about TestingWhile it is understandable that many Mainers and visitors are eager to be tested for the virus, because of the supply of testing kits available today, Mid Coast Hospital is currently only able to test patients who have symptoms of COVID-19. We are also testing patients before they undergo surgery or medical procedures at our facilities and anyone admitted to Mid Coast Hospital. COVID-19 Update: Information about Testing Jun 19  2020 Jun 11  2020 COVID-19 Update: Protocols to Ensure Safety for AllMaintaining the health and safety of our staff, patients, and community members is always our highest priority, and each of our facilities have implemented enhanced safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. COVID-19 Update: Protocols to Ensure Safety for All Jun 11  2020 Jun 5  2020 COVID-19 Update: Safe, Accessible CareMid Coast Hospital is here to care for any healthcare needs you may have, even during these unprecedented times. The hospital is taking several measures to ensure the highest level of safety for patients, and continues to adhere to safe practices. COVID-19 Update: Safe, Accessible Care Jun 5  2020 May 21  2020 COVID-19 Update: Resuming Time-Sensitive CareAs the state continues its re-opening plan amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Mid Coast–Parkview Health has also begun resuming time-sensitive provider visits, procedures, and surgeries. We are confident that we can provide this care safely again, and we know that our patients will benefit from it greatly. COVID-19 Update: Resuming Time-Sensitive Care May 21  2020 May 15  2020 COVID-19 Update: Continued Adherence to GuidelinesAs we venture further into May and the state begins to re-open, we would like to reiterate the importance of following physical distancing guidelines in our community. Such guidelines include staying home except for essential errands, such as obtaining food or medicine, staying six feet apart from others while in public, and wearing a cloth face covering in places where physical distancing is difficult, such as grocery stores and pharmacies. COVID-19 Update: Continued Adherence to Guidelines May 15  2020     Next Last