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Monthly Heart Rhythm Disorder and Cardiac Device Clinic
Brooke S. Ritvo, M.D. & Joe Sala, P.A.
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Franklin Memorial Hospital and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute are presenting a monthly Heart Rhythm Disorder and Cardiac Device Clinic in Farmington.
Brooke Ritvo, M.D., a cardiologist who specializes in electrophysiology, and physician assistant Joe Sala, a pacemaker and implantable cardiac device (ICD) specialist, will see patients by appointment at the Franklin Memorial Hospital Outpatient Clinic at 111 Franklin Health Commons beginning July 6. The clinic will subsequently be offered at Franklin Memorial on the first Monday of each month.
Electrophysiology is the study of the electrical system of the heart that generates the heartbeat. Electrophysiologic studies are used to diagnose heart rhythm problems and to determine if a patient needs a pacemaker. Prior to beginning her work in Maine last year, Ritvo practiced for six years as an electrophysiologist with Arrhythmia and Pacemaker Consultants in West Orange, N.J.
Ritvo earned her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, N.Y., and completed an internship and residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. She served a fellowship in cardiovascular disease and a fellowship in electrophysiology at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. She also served an electrophysiology fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center-Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, N.Y.
She is certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Sala is certified by the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners as a cardiac device specialist and has special training in the management of cardiac pacemakers and internal cardiac defibrillators. He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
He is currently a preceptor for the University of New England Physician Assistant Program in Biddeford and has held teaching positions at The George Washington University and Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He is also a sub-investigator for ongoing research studies at Central
Maine Heart Associates in Lewiston.
Both Ritvo and Sala practice with Central Maine Heart Associates in Lewiston.
To schedule an appointment, call 779-2539.
06/25/2009
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CMMC announces $45 million construction renovation project
Central Maine Medical Center on Tuesday unveiled plans for a $45 million construction-renovation of its emergency medical services facilities and laboratory.
With Gov. John Baldacci, Second District Congressman Mike Michaud, and other state and local officials joining in the announcement, CMMC released details of a project that will nearly double the size of its emergency department and more than triple the floor space of its laboratory.
CMMC planners say the construction-renovation project has been sorely needed for many years. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services approved the project late last year.
The CMMC Emergency Department was designed to serve 25,000 patient visits annually and now accommodates some 50,000 people yearly. The facility was last updated in 1990 with the completion of the Norman E. Ross Centennial Wing.
The CMMC Laboratory was last renovated in 1975 with the opening of the Dana S. Thompson Wing. At that time, the lab processed about 250,000 tests annually. Today the lab handles nearly a million tests each year, and provides services to healthcare providers from throughout the region.
"This project is critically needed and will resolve the space, privacy and logistical problems associated with these woefully undersized departments," said Central Maine Health-care President Peter Chalke. "Over 200 construction and trade jobs will be created during the construction phase with some $140 million added to the local economy."
Chalke said the final decision to proceed with the project was due, in part, to increased federal contributions to Medi-caid payments as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the federal stimulus program that funded Maine's payment of some $24.7 million owed to CMH hospitals for services provided to MaineCare patients in 2005 and 2006. "Without that payment," he said, "we couldn't do this much needed project."
Central Maine Healthcare is still owed some $35 million for MaineCare services rendered from 2006 through 2009.
A recent analysis suggested that CMMC's existing laboratory facility is only about 40 percent of the size considered ideal for the volume of service it provides. The hospital's plans for a new state-of-the art lab will more than triple the size of the existing facility and optimize efficiencies. CMMC's lab is highly automated and integrates a secure electronic medical record (EMR) system that makes test results available to care providers throughout the Central Maine Medical Family system.
Referring to CMMCs laboratory facilities, Gov. Baldacci said a "windshield tour" of the hospital last year convinced him of the need for upgrading facilities at the Lewiston hospital. "I couldn't, frankly, believe you were working in a third of the space you need," he told the crowd gathered at CMMC. "The picture outside wasn't the picture inside."
Baldacci said the project would have a "ripple impact to our economy" while leveraging federal funds at a ratio of $3.50 to every $1 spent by Maine.
"What's happening here today is the right thing for Maine," he said.
Plans call for the Emergency Department footprint to almost double in size with the expansion creating 44 private treatment rooms. Patient flow through triage (initial evaluation) to treatment rooms will decrease wait times. The individual treatment rooms will greatly enhance privacy for patients.
Workflow and other systems are being designed to decrease the time from initial ED evaluation to hospital admission or discharge. To help achieve this objective, the facility design will include a separate Clinical Decision Unit located within the Emergency Department where patients can be held for extended observation.
"The ED and lab upgrades are essentially infrastructure projects for a growing major medical center," said CMMC President Laird Covey.
Covey said the CMMC Emergency Department would be serving even more patients if the hospital hadn't been successful in recruiting new primary care providers. The increase in primary care providers has taken significant pressure off the hospital's Emergency Department service, which often serves patients who don't have a primary care provider.
Medicare and MaineCare recipients will experience no increase in costs related to this project. The Maine Bureau of Insurance estimates the maximum impact of this project in the third-year of operation to be less than ½ of 1% on private health insurance premiums.
The project will be funded through hospital cash reserves and long-term bond financing.
Congressman Michaud said the improvements at CMMC are appropriate for one of the states healthcare leaders. He noted that CMMC was the first hospital in Maine to initiate a 24-hour emergency service and was also the first to employ a full-time emergency physician. He called the project at CMMC "a great opportunity for the Lewiston-Auburn area."
CMMC is a tertiary care medical center serving some 400,000 people in western, central and coastal Maine, the states vast and predominantly rural 'central tier'. Patients from throughout the region are routinely transferred to CMMC for specialty care.
CMMC services include a Level II trauma center, the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, which supports Maine's only accredited Chest Pain and PCI center), a Neonatal Intermediate Care Unit, and the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center. One of Maine's two LifeFlight of Maine medical helicopters is based at CMMC. The Central Maine Regional Resource Center for Emergency Preparedness is also headquartered at CMMC.
Groundbreaking for the project is scheduled for the fall with completion expected in 2011.
For more information, contact Chuck Gill at 795-2711.
06/24/2009
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CMMC College of Nursing Graduates 52 Students
Sharon Kuhrt, College Director & Sandy Morin, 2009 Graduate
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The Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions graduated 52 students recently in a ceremony at the Franco-American Heritage Center in Lewiston.
Having successfully completed the CMMC College of Nursing's (CON) two-year, four-semester registered nursing education program, the graduates were awarded associate degrees in the applied science of nursing. A number of graduating students received awards during the ceremony.
The CMMC College of Nursing and Health Professions President's Award for the senior student attaining the highest academic achievement went to honors student Jeannine Boutin-Lesage of Hope.
Jared J. Miller of Winthrop was winner of the Central Maine General Hospital-CMMC School of Nursing Alumni Association Award. The winner of the Alumni Association Award is chosen by members of the graduating class as the person they would most like to have take care of themselves or their family.
Katherine J. Dunn of Lisbon Falls was honored with the CMMC Board of Trustees Award, which is awarded to the student who demonstrates gentleness,independence, understanding, caring, compassion and love in communicating with and caring for people. The recipient must also exhibit excellence in delivering nursing care.
Honors student Aaron Strout of Sabattus was presented the CMMC College of Nursing and Health Professions Board Of Trustees Award, which is given each year to the student who demonstrates leadership qualities, displays concern and understanding for others, makes decisions and assumes responsibility for his or her actions, and establishes trust in interactions.
Leslie B. Geissinger of Jay was given the Samuel L. Singer and Ruth Small Award, which is presented to a student who will become a credit to herself and her profession, and who shows pride as a representative of the CMMC CON and maintains good academic standing.
Heather S. Pugh of Lisbon Falls was presented the Charles E. Fortier Jr. Memorial Award, which is given to the student whose "behavior as a whole is indicative of a people-oriented person," who directs "his or her expression in action rather than denying its existence," and whose "sense of humor permeates all of his or her activities."
CMMC Medical Staff Awards for Excellence in Nursing were also presented to the following graduates: Jennifer M. Wallstrom of Brownfield, mental health nursing; Cora Matthews of Auburn, medical nursing; Jada L. Reed of Readfield, surgical nursing; Michaela R. True of Lewiston, obstetrical nursing; and Nicole P. Duva of Deerfield Beach, Fla., pediatric nursing.
Also comprising the CMMC College of Nursing and Health Professions Class of 2009 are: class vice president Chelsea P. Allen of New Gloucester; Valerie L Allen of Byron; class secretary Rachelle A. Artea of Lewiston; Michelle H. Barber of West Paris; Jessie L. Beardsley of Lisbon Falls; Paula J. Bernier of Gray; Kimberly A. Brooks of Jay; class treasurer Nicole M. Cabrera of Brunswick; Tracy J. Clark of Norway; Sasha A. L. Doughty of Brunswick; Kathleen L. Dube of Lewiston; Tiffany E. Dunn of Buckfield; Donna M. Dymond of Lewiston; John A. Gallagher of Portland; Eric D. Giguere of Lewiston; Matthew R. Guy of Enfield, N.H.; Jessica M. Hamm of Auburn; Stacy L. Harriman of Lisbon; Diane M. Jeselskis of Buckfield; Amanda L. Johnson of Auburn; Marianne Komanecky of Andover; honors student Nicola M. Lewis of Nobleboro; Irene C. Manson of Bowdoin; honors student Amy K. Martin of Strong; Kira L. Mattox of Monmouth; Kiley K. Morgan of Chesterville; Sandy S. Morin of Wales; Tiffany R. Noble of Norway; Laurie C. Oliver of Falmouth; Shauna M. Perry of Portland; Adam Pilon of Augusta; Erica Romanowsky of Durham; Jennifer Ross of Wayne; Nancy K. Stone of Windham; Cynthia D. Swendsen of Gorham; Erin D. Theriault of Lewiston; Tracey L. Thornton of Gardiner; Karen A. Tims of Hartford; Tiffany R. Toulouse of Palmyra; Erika B. Webster of Dixfield; and class president Jennifer L. Wright of Winthrop.
06/17/2009
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USA Cycling Champion Joins Dempsey Challenge
Three-time National US Time Trail Champion and Team Garmin-Slipstream professional cyclist David Zabriskie will join actor and cycling enthusiast Patrick Dempsey and fellow professional cyclist George Hincapie in "The Dempsey Challenge: A Journey for Hope" on October 4 in Lewiston-Auburn, Maine. The Dempsey Challenge is a fund-raising event benefiting The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing at Central Maine Medical Center.
"I am excited to join Patrick Dempsey and George Hincapie at the inaugural Dempsey Challenge this October. It's a great cause and I'm honored to help out any way I can to spread the message of hope and healing," states Zabriskie. "Plus, it's gorgeous in Maine in the fall and I'm looking forward to my lobster once I cross the finish line."
The 30-year-old Zabriskie turned pro in 2001 and is the only American rider to win consecutive stages in all three grand tour races: the Tour of Spain, the Tour of Italy, and the Tour de France. He holds the record for the fastest time trial in Tour de France history after averaging 33.97 mph over the 19-kilometer stage one in 2005, two seconds ahead of second-place finisher Lance Armstrong.
"The addition of Dave Zabriskie will add plenty of excitement to the Dempsey Challenge," said Patrick Dempsey. "I'm thrilled to have such an accomplished rider participate in our event. He also works tirelessly for his own road safety charity Yield to Life, which benefits cyclists everywhere."
In 2003, Zabriskie was confined to a wheelchair after colliding with an SUV while on a training ride. The accident prompted him to establish Yield for Life, a non-profit organization devoted to creating a safer environment for cyclists and to help motorists become aware that cyclists deserve a safe space on the road.
The October event will feature four bicycle routes of 10, 25, 50 and 100 miles, a 5-Kilometer Walk/Run and a Kids' Fun Run. The event will also include pre-race festivities and an event-day festival for the whole family.
Hincapie, a Tour de France stage winner and member of Team Columbia-High Road, is also committed to the Dempsey Challenge. His company, Hincapie Sportswear, is designing custom cycling jerseys for the event. The jerseys will be used to raise additional funds for the Dempsey Center.
The registration and informational site at www.dempseychallenge.org features interactive registration tools for participants and volunteers, as well as maps of the various event courses and other details. Although the event offers incentive fund-raising opportunities for participants, no fund-raising minimums will be required.
06/17/2009
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New CMMC sleep doctor
Paula Kirby-Long, M.D., a sleep medicine specialist, has been appointed to
the Central Maine Medical Center Medical Staff. She has joined Pulmonary and
Critical Care Associates and is practicing at the Central Maine Sleep Center
in Lewiston.
Prior to beginning her work at CMMC, Kirby-Long practiced at the
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Sleep Disorders Center in Lebanon, N.H.
She also served as a staff psychiatrist at West Central Behavioral Health in
Claremont, N.H. She also worked as a psychiatrist at Northeast Kingdom Human
Services in St. Johnsbury, Vt.
Before beginning her medical education, Kirby-Long worked as an adult nurse
practitioner at Faulkner Hospital Outpatient Clinic in Boston and later as a
geriatric nurse practitioner at E.N. Rodgers Veterans Hospital in Bedford,
Mass. She has also served an adjunct professor of graduate nursing at the
University of Lowell in Lowell, Mass. She was a psychiatry instructor at
Dartmouth Medical School in Hanover, N.H., where she worked with physicians
who were serving sleep disorder fellowships as well as those in the
psychiatry residency program.
She holds a bachelors degree in nursing from Duke University in Durham,
N.C., and a masters degree in geriatrics from Boston University in Boston.
She completed a two-year Post Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program at Harvard
Extension School in Cambridge, Mass., and earned her medical degree at
Dartmouth Medical School in Hanover, N.H.
She completed residency training in internal medicine and psychiatry at
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. She recently concluded a one-year
fellowship in sleep disorders, also at Dartmouth-Hitchcock.
Kirby-Long has been recognized with several academic awards, including
Excellence in Psychiatry Award from Dartmouth Medical School, Psychiatry
Resident of the Year and the Alma Haas-Milham Award in internal medicine
from Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.
She is certified in sleep medicine and psychiatry by the American Board of
Psychiatry and Neurology.
The Central Maine Sleep Center, located on the lower level at 60 High Street
in Lewiston, opened earlier this spring. The facility features eight large,
comfortable sleep rooms and state-of-the-art diagnostic technology.
Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates, a clinical department of CMMC, is
also comprised of Neil J Duval, M.D., Michele M. Guzowski, M.D., Evan L.
Ramser, D.O., Erwey A. Teng, M.D., and Diana L. Wilson, M.D. The group
practices from offices at Suite 300, 76 High Street, Lewiston. The office
can be reached at 795-5544.
05/26/2009
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Food for Life series at CMMC
Food for Life: Eating Right for Cancer Survivorship is a free four-week
series for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers offered at the Patrick
Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing at Central Maine Medical Center.
The series, which begins Monday June 1, is sponsored by The Cancer Project,
a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. that is dedicated to
advancing cancer prevention and survival through nutrition education.
The classes will be led by Bethel chef and culinary educator Catherine
Dicocco, Dicocco has more than 25 years teaching and cooking experience in whole
foods and owns the Caf DiCocoa in Bethel. In class, Catherine will offer
delicious samples of nutritious foods, plus recipes to bring home.
Classes will cover a variety of cancer-related nutrition topics. The
schedule is:
June 1: Fueling up on Low-Fat Foods and Favoring Fiber
June 8: Discovering Dairy Alternatives and Planning Healthy Meals
June 15: Replacing Meats and Enhancing Antioxidants and Phytochemicals
June 22: Immune Boosting Fods and Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Presentations will be held 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Conference Room I
on the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building at Central
Maine Medical Center.
For more information or to pre-register, call 795-8250 or 1-877-DEMPCTR.
For more information about The Cancer Project, visit www.cancerproject.com
05/26/2009
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George Hincapie to join Dempsey Challenge
Olympian, Tour de France veteran to ride in central Maine
George Hincapie, professional cyclist
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Tour de France Stage Winner and Team Columbia-High Road professional cyclist George Hincapie will join actor and cycling enthusiast, Patrick Dempsey at The Dempsey Challenge, A Journey For Hope on October 4, 2009 in Lewiston-Auburn, Maine. The Dempsey Challenge is a charity event to benefit The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing.
“Patrick and I became friends after working together on the Amgen Breakaway from Cancer project,” said George Hincapie, 5-time Olympian and co-owner of Hincapie Sportswear. “We share a passion for cycling and we both want to do our part in the fight against cancer. Cancer and the terrible suffering that it can bring have touched me and my family. I understand the importance of this kind of support. I’m looking forward to participating in the event.”
The October event will feature four bicycle routes, a 5-Kilometer Walk/Run and a Kids’ Fun Run. The event will also include pre-race festivities and an event-day Festival for the whole family. Hincapie Sportswear is making the custom cycling jerseys for the event. These jerseys will be used to raise additional funds for the Patrick Dempsey Center.
"It's an honor to have someone of the caliber and class of George Hincapie joining the ranks of The Dempsey Challenge," states Patrick Dempsey. "George is a cycling legend and his presence will add to the excitement and enthusiasm already building around The Dempsey Challenge.”
The registration and informational site for The Dempsey Challenge: A Journey For Hope features interactive registration tools for participants and volunteers, as well as maps of the various event courses and other details. Although the event will offer incentive fundraising opportunities for participants, no fundraising minimums will be required.
For more than 50 years, the Hincapies have dedicated themselves to excellence in the sport of cycling. Through Hincapie Sportswear, they are combining the lessons they have learned on the road with excellence in customer service, quality craftsmanship and stylish designs, to create the most comfortable, functional and stylish cycling apparel in the world.
About Hincapie™ Sportswear, Inc.:
Hincapie™ Sportswear, Inc., headquartered in Greenville, S.C., is a manufacturer and marketer of distinctive clothing for the performance cyclist. The company creates premium, custom cycling apparel and accessories for competitive teams and clubs. Hincapie also manufactures a retail line of high-tech, performance cycling apparel and accessories available through bicycle retailers nationwide. The company also manufacturers Hincapie Skin Defense SPF 30 sunscreen and Hincapie Premium Denim. For more information, please visit
www.hincapie.com, HincapieSkinDefense.com and HincapieDenim.com
05/07/2009
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Central Maine Spine Center opens in Auburn
New service includes diagnosis and treatment of spine problems
Central Maine Medical Center has established a new service for people coping with back and neck disorders.
The Central Maine Spine Center, located at 10 Minot Avenue in Auburn, was created to provide coordinated care for individuals with back and neck conditions. "We developed the center to offer patients a more focused, more efficient way to get help for problems involving the spine," said Doug Divello, CMMC's vice president, professional and support services.
The Spine Center marshals the resources of physician specialists, and physical and occupational therapists to offer diagnostic and treatment options for all types of spine problems, including conditions of the neck and upper and lower back. Divello said the center's narrow concentration on evaluating and treating spine disorders will generally result in more satisfactory patient experiences and a shorter path to definitive care.
Physician assistant Ryan Card coordinates the center with the goal of assuring that patients are directed to the proper care setting. "Up to 80 percent of people experience back or neck pain sometime in their life. These problems can be very disruptive. But they can also be effectively treated in most cases. And contrary to popular belief, effective treatment usually does not require surgery," Card said.
"The Central Maine Spine Center coordinates the services of doctors who specialize in physical medicine, neurology, pain and headache medicine, neurosurgery, and orthopedic spine surgery. Collectively, this team can diagnose and treat virtually any problem involving the spine. Physical and occupational therapists add to the mix their unique skills for helping patients improve their physical function and ability to perform activities of daily living," Card said.
The Central Maine Spine Center evaluates patients who are referred to the center at any stage of previous diagnosis or treatment. These evaluations may include medical imaging studies and other diagnostic work-ups, including electro-diagnostics. Follow-up care is then planned in consultation with the patient and their primary care physician. Patients may be referred to physician specialists.
"In addition to the clinical expertise the center provides, we understand the challenges patients with back and neck problems may be facing, such as living with pain or simply managing daily activities. This sense of empathy, we think, improves our ability to connect with our patients," Card said.
Spinal disorder treatments coordinated by the center range widely, and may include conservative approaches like physical therapy, such high-tech interventions as nerve blocks for pain management, and in some cases, neurologic or orthopedic surgery
The center also provides patient education focusing on injury prevention and beneficial lifestyle changes.
For more information about the Central Maine Spine Center, call 795-2929.
05/07/2009
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CMMC's Wellness Solutions April programs
April Programs
Central Maine Medical Center's Wellness Solutions is offering the following
programs beginning on April 13:
Ballroom Dancing: Review - This six-week series, led by Diane Williams, is
for those who have had a beginner's class in foxtrot, waltz, and swing and
want to learn more steps, brush up, or review. Come with a partner for fun
and exercise. Fridays from 7:35 p.m. to 8:35 p.m.
Ballroom Dancing: Rumba and Cha Cha - Diane Williams leads this six-week
class. Participants, who must have prior experience with the basic footwork
of these two dances, will learn crossovers, fifth position breaks, open
breaks, parallel breaks, and turns. Come with a partner and dance to the
Latin beat. Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Bellydancing � Class instructor Imari (Lisa Cummings) has more than 16 years
experience teaching this unique cardiovascular exercise. This six-week
series is suitable for all ages and body types. Wednesdays from 7:15 p.m. to
8:15 p.m.
Bellydancing - This entertaining exercise class is designed for the over-55
crowd and focuses on helping participants improve aerobic capacity,
strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Flexible Body, Flexible Life - Bette Swett-Thibeault will lead this six-week
series that covers many forms of low-impact movement, from light aerobics to
stretching to circuit training, and includes training ball work for balance
and core strength training. Each class ends with 10 to 15 minute relaxation
response activity. This class is great for people with back, neck or other
issues that impair movement. Participants should wear loose clothing and
exercise shoes and bring a mat if they have one. There is a pre-test and
post-test component to this program. Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Functional Fitness - Learn to increase both core and upper body strength and
improve the stability of abdominal and low back muscles. Participants will
discover how to prevent injury due to improper body mechanics and repetitive
motion. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 12:30 p.m.
Happy Hearts � A class designed for people with a �cardiac event� history �
including angioplasty, stents, heart attack, cardiac arrest, valve surgery,
coronary artery bypass, stable angina, and transplants � who have completed
a cardiac rehabilitation program and are looking for a �maintenance�
program. The class includes general supervision and individual, independent
cardiovascular and strength training. It also incorporates group weight
training and self-safety skills. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 a.m.,
9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Hypnotherapy For Weight Loss � Valerie St. Clair will lead this four-week
session. Topics will include exercise, diet improvement, food portions and
servings, benefits of fiber, stress reduction, understanding food labels,
reducing fat intake, tips on eating out and at special occasions, handling
cravings, and more. April 15 and 29 and May 6 and 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45
p.m.
Personal Fitness - Begins with a one-on-one evaluation and program
development session with a personal health counselor, then progresses to a
structured group exercise plan. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 9
a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Pilates - Joseph Pilate's conditioning invention is designed to develop long
lean muscles and strength in the core of the body. All exercises are
performed on the floor with the use of a mat. Class participants will be
instructed on each exercise, including proper breathing and stretching.
Class will be led by Jodi Cornelio. Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Power Plus - Jodi Cornelio will lead this class which encompasses weight
training exercises and simple 'cardio moves' to elevate metabolism and burn
fat in every muscle group. The class closes with a gentle cool down with
yoga stretch. Proven to be nine times more effective than 45 minutes of
aerobic exercise, so results are noticeable within three to four weeks.
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Qigong For Health, Healing, and Stress Reduction ' Qigong is an ancient
Chinese exercise art and integral part of traditional Chinese medicine that
is relaxing, stimulates all the major meridians, and gently exercises
muscles, ligaments, and tendons, while also focusing on breathing
techniques. Betsey Foster will lead this six-week series. Bring a friend and
the second person is half price. Tuesdays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Step Aerobics - A heart-pumping, muscle-moving and grooving workout that
alternates step with muscle work using weights, tubing, etc. Led by Sue
Driscoll, this cardio workout is a head-to-toe body strengthener. Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Tai Chi - Betsey Foster instructs these this six-week series in t'ai chi, an
ancient Chinese movement art that uses a sequence of precise body movements,
meditation, and synchronized breathing to improve health and well-being.
T'ai chi movements express the yin and yang components (opposites) that are
fundamental to Chinese medicine. T'ai chi has been shown to lower blood
pressure, improve balance, increase respiratory capacity, and benefit the
immune response. Open to all skill levels. Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30
p.m.
Yoga - This six-weeks series introduces participants to the world of
relaxation and rejuvenation through yoga. Focuses on centering and balance
through poses, breathing exercises, meditation, and relaxation. Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 pm or Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Instructor for the series will be Marcy Covey.
Zumba - Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance exercise program that uses a variety
of basic dance styles set to international music such as merengue, salsa,
and reggaetone. Using principles of aerobic/fitness interval training and
resistance training, Zumba is great for burning calories (up to 500 per
class) while sculpting and toning the body. This six-week program is led by
Cynthia Nicholas. Mondays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and/or Wednesdays from 9:30
a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and/or Saturdays from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
All programs are offered in the CMMC Health and Wellness Center, 12 High
Street Medical Office Building, Lewiston.
Fees are assessed for participation in these programs and must be paid prior
to beginning the program. Class registration is on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Membership in the CMMC Wellness Center is open to the public.
Call 795-2473 to register or to obtain more information. Information also
available through the Events Calendar at www.cmmc.org
04/10/2009
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'Food for Life -- Eating Right for Cancer Survivorship'
'Food for Life -- Eating Right for Cancer Survivorship' is a free
presentation offered at the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and
Healing at Central Maine Medical Center April 20. The program is open to
cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.
The program, presented by Catherine DiCocoa, will include information about
low-fat, plant-based foods that can help to nourish the body and strengthen
the immune system. Besides information about these foods and how they
support health and recovery, participants will have the opportunity to taste
samples from delicious recipes.
DiCocoa has more than 25 years teaching and cooking experience in whole
foods and owns the Caf' DiCocoa in Bethel. She is presently working with the
Cancer Project, a non-profit organization in Washington, D.C. dedicated to
advancing cancer prevention and survival through nutrition education.
The presentation will be held 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Conference Room H
at CMMC.
For more information or to pre-register, call 795-8250 or 1-877-DEMPCTR.
04/10/2009
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'Managing the Stress of Survivorship'
'Managing the Stress of Survivorship' is the subject of a free telephone
education workshop April 14 for people living with cancer, sponsored by The
Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing at Central Maine Medical
Center. The teleconference, offered by CancerCare Connect, is the first of
three in 'The Seventh Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With,
Through, and Beyond Cancer.'
Similar teleconferences will also be held May 19 and June 23. They are all
held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Other upcoming teleconference topics include:
April 23: Treatment Update on Glioblastoma
April 24: Dental Health During Cancer Treatments
April 29: Breast Cancer and African American Women
All conferences are held 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Please register in advance by calling the Dempsey Center at 795-8250. All
calls will be free of charges. You may also listen at home by registering
through CancerCare Connect 1-800-813-4673 or www.cancercare.org.
04/10/2009
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New digital mammography system
The Central Maine Medical Family, a regional healthcare system that includes
Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford
Hospital, has implemented digital mammography at all three hospitals.
With the assistance of a $400,000 grant from Avon, CMMF has installed new
digital mammography technology at all three hospitals, and made other
programmatic improvements to its mammography service.
Digital mammography technology enables radiologists to manipulate images on
high-resolution computer monitors and create more diagnostically revealing
images of breast tissue than possible with conventional mammography. Each
digital mammography unit is equipped with a computer-aided detection system
that highlights possible abnormalities detected during the digital breast
imaging process.
'The Sam and Jennie Bennett Breast Center at Central Maine Medical Center
led off this initiative in July of last year with the installation of two
digital mammography units and a digital stereotactic breast biopsy unit. A
digital mammography unit was installed in December at Bridgton Hospital's
Rosina Carlise Mammography Suite. In January Rumford Hospital was equipped
with the digital system,' said Cynthia Harradon, Central Maine Healthcare's
medical imaging director.
Harradon said that with these technological upgrades in place, the quality
of mammographic images is more consistent and promotes a better standardized
system of interpretation by X-Ray Professional Association, the radiologists
who provide services for CMMF. Because the digital information is stored on
a central computer server, radiologists at any of the three hospitals can
interpret mammographic images taken within the CMMF system. 'The improved
portability of images possible through digital file transfer also allows us
to better serve patients coming in or transferring out of our system,'
Harradon added.
'Digital mammography benefits both patients and physicians for a number of
reasons,' Harradon explained. 'It delivers as much as 1/3 less radiation to
the patient compared to conventional mammography. It also results in shorter
patient visits, and a significant reduction in wait times for screening
mammogram appointments because individual exams are done more quickly.'
Harradon said the new digital systems are being used for both kinds of
mammography services:
* Screening mammography that is used to look for breast changes in women who
have no signs of breast abnormality. Annual screening is recommended for
women age 40 and older and does not require an order from a healthcare
provider.
* Diagnostic mammography is for a woman with known breast changes such as
lumps, pain or nipple discharge and is ordered by a healthcare provider.
'We encourage all patients to take care of their breast health needs as
early detection is the key to staying healthy,' Harradon said.
The Sam and Jennie Bennett Breast Care Center at CMMC - 795-2100. Bridgton
Hospital Rosina. Carlise Mammography Suite' 647-6095. Rumford Hospital
Mammography Suite - 369-1131.
Photo caption: Sue Rossignol, lead mammographer and supervisor at Central
Maine Medical Center's Sam and Jennie Bennett Breast Care Center, begins an
exam using the digital mammography equipment recently installed at the
center.
04/10/2009
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Hospitalists named fellows
Two Central Maine Medical Center physicians have been named fellows of a
national physicians organization.
Alan D. Verrill, M.D., and Bruce E. Condit, M.D., hospitalists at CMMC, have
earned Fellow in Hospital Medicine (FHM) designation from the Society of
Hospital Medicine (SHD). This fellowship is an avenue for special
recognition for SHD members who have distinguished themselves among their
colleagues and the hospital medicine specialty.
Verrill and Condit are members of Central Maine Inpatient Physicians Group,
an organization of nine board-certified internists and two physician
assistants who provide hospitalist care at CMMC in Lewiston.
'Until now, hospitalists have not had a way to distinguish themselves from
their colleagues,' said SHM CEO Larry Wellikson, M.D. 'The FHM designation
gives hospitalists a chance to set themselves apart and be recognized for
all of their work that continues to make hospital medicine the fastest
growing medical specialty in history.'
To be designated as a Fellow in Hospital Medicine, an applicant must be a
hospitalist for five years, a member of SHM for three years, demonstrate
their dedication to quality and process improvement, commitment to
organizational teamwork and leadership, as well as lifelong learning and
education.
Approximately 500 Hospitalist will be inducted in the inaugural class of
fellows in May at Hospital Medicine 2009 in Chicago.
SHM is the premier medical society representing hospitalists. Over the past
decade, studies have shown that hospitalists decrease patient lengths of
stay, reduce hospital costs and readmission rates, all while increasing
patient satisfaction. Hospital medicine is the fastest-growing healthcare
specialty, with over 28,000 hospitalists currently practicing.
04/01/2009
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Cardiac device clinics
Central Maine Heart Associates will begin offering monthly cardiac device
clinics at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington starting March 30. The
clinics will be held on an ongoing basis on the last Monday of each month.
Physician assistant Joe Sala from the Central Maine Heart and Vascular
Institute in Lewiston will join cardiologist Robert Bender, D.O., in
offering cardiology services at the hospital. A certified cardiac device
specialist, Sala is proficient in checking and programming cardiac
pacemakers and internal cardiac defibrillators.
Sala is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician
Assistants, and is a sub-investigator for ongoing research studies at
Central Maine Heart Associates in Lewiston. He successfully completed the
International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners Competency Exam in Cardiac
Pacing and Defibrillation in October 2008.
He is currently an instructor for the University of New England in
Biddeford’s Physician Assistant Program. He previously held a teaching
position at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and worked at
Walter Reed Army Medical Center, also in Washington, D.C.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 779-2454.
03/25/2009
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Dempsey Center Offers Free Cancer Teleconferences
he Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing at Central Maine
Medical Center is offering free telephone education workshops for people
living with cancer, throughout the month of April. The program, offered by
CancerCare, Inc., features cancer specialists who will discuss a variety of
cancer issues.
Teleconferences offered include:
April 4: Medical Update on Colon Cancer: What's New?
April 11: Medical Emergencies in Cancer Treatment
April 23: Treatment Update on Glioblastoma
April 24: Dental Health During Cancer Treatments
April 29: Breast Cancer and African American Women
All conferences are held 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Please register in advance by calling the Center at 795-8250. You may also
listen at home by registering through CancerCare, Inc., by calling
1-800-813-4673 or visiting www.cancercare.org
03/25/2009
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Dempsey Challenge website launches
The registration website for The Dempsey Challenge, a regional bicycle and
run/walk event set for October 4 in central and western Maine, has launched,
according to a spokesperson at Central Maine Medical Center.
Event organizer Wendy Tardif said that www.dempseychallenge.org
, the registration and informational site
for �The Dempsey Challenge: A Journey For Hope� has been activated. The site
features interactive registration tools for participants and volunteers, as
well as maps of the various event courses and other details.
The Dempsey Challenge will feature four bicycle routes � including a
100-mile course � a 5-Kilometer Walk/Run, and a Kid�s Fun Run. The event
will also include pre-race festivities. Several professional bicycle riders
are expected to participate, including five-term Olympian George Hincapie.
Plans for the Dempsey Challenge were made public in late December when actor
Patrick Dempsey visited Central Maine Medical Center to join in a press
conference announcing the event.
Funds raised through the event will benefit the Patrick Dempsey Center for
Cancer Hope and Healing at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.
03/25/2009
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CMHVI wellness van
April visits
The Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute Wellness Van will visit the
following locations in April:
April 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oxford Wal-Mart.
April 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Augusta Wal-Mart.
April 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rumford Hannaford.
April 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gray Marketplace, Route 100, Gray.
During the van’s stops at these locations, two CMHVI health counselors will
provide blood pressure checks, osteoporosis screenings, and cholesterol
screenings. (There will be a $10 fee for a cholesterol screening.)
Advance appointments are not necessary. Anyone interested in more
information about CMMC Wellness Van services is urged to call 795-8240 or
email prevention@cmhc.org
03/25/2009
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CMMC ICD March 19
“Eating Well” will be the topic of a presentation set for the March 19
meeting of the Central and Western Maine ICD Support Group.
Leading the session will be Jodi Cornelio, a nutritionist and personal
trainer at CMMC in Lewiston.
Cornelio has been offering nutrition and personal training consultative
services for over 15 years. Prior to joining CMMC last year, she operated
her own wellness center where she and her staff coached, counseled and
trained a large client base.
She earned her undergraduate degree in nutrition from the University of
Maine at Farmington and her master’s degree in business administration from
Thomas College in Waterville. She is certified as a personal trainer through
the American Council on Exercise and in holistic health practices, Hatha
Yoga and Pilates through the International Sports Medicine Association.
The ICD Support Group is for individuals who have an implantable
cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Family members and other support persons
are also welcome to attend. The meeting provides a forum for discussion
regarding experiences with ICD and presents learning opportunities not only
about living with the devices, but about cardiac health issues.
The presentation will be held in the Central Maine Heart and Vascular
Institute first-floor Young Wing conference room from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Anyone interested in learning more about the ICD Support Group is urged to
call Joe Sala at 753-3910.
03/13/2009
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March 17th Program
"Body-Mind Balance", a free program offered by the Patrick Dempsey Center
for Cancer Hope and Healing at Central Maine Medical Center, will be
presented on March 17.
The program, which is open to cancer patients, survivors and caregivers,
will explore how it's possible to transform reactions, improve health and
embrace peacefulness while under pressure.
Central Maine Medical Center wellness educator Marcy Covey will demonstrate
relaxation breathing, simple yoga and T’ai Chi, and offer tips on how to
change attitudes.
Covey is a wellness instructor at the CMMC Wellness Center, where she
teaches yoga and Fit ‘n Fun exercise classes for seniors. She also assists
with the Wellness for Life program for cancer patients and survivors,
teaching yoga and other wellness modalities.
Covey owns Dragonfly Healing Touch, a Thai Yoga Bodywork studio in Poland.
She recently finished four years of training with renowned Thai Yoga healing
arts instructor Jonas Westring. She has also studied Thai Yoga massage with
Kam Thye Chow of the Lotus Palm School of Massage in Montreal and has
attained certification in Pre-Natal Thai Yoga Bodywork through the Palm
School.
The presentation will be held 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Conference Room I on
the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building, adjacent to
Central Maine Medical Center.
Pre-registration is required; call 795-8250 or 1-877-DEMPCTR.
03/13/2009
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Letting Go of the Hard Stuff
March 24th program
Often we hang on to things – beliefs, habits, relationships, situations –
when it would be better for our health to let them go. Learn how at "Letting
Go of the Hard Stuff,” a free presentation offered at the Patrick Dempsey
Center for Cancer Hope and Healing at Central Maine Medical Center March 24.
The program is open to cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.
Central Maine Medical Center wellness educator Marcy Covey will share tips
for identifying when changes need to happen and ways to communicate
honestly, directly and appropriately with others during those times.
Covey is a wellness instructor at the CMMC Wellness Center, where she
teaches yoga and Fit ‘n Fun exercise classes for seniors. She also assists
with the Wellness for Life program for cancer patients and survivors,
teaching yoga and other wellness modalities.
Covey owns Dragonfly Healing Touch, a Thai Yoga Bodywork studio in Poland.
She recently finished four years of training with renowned Thai Yoga healing
arts instructor Jonas Westring. She has also studied Thai Yoga massage with
Kam Thye Chow of the Lotus Palm School of Massage in Montreal and has
attained certification in Pre-Natal Thai Yoga Bodywork through the Palm
School.
The presentation will be held 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Conference Room I on
the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building, adjacent to
Central Maine Medical Center.
Pre-registration is required; call 795-8250 or 1-877-DEMPCTR.
03/13/2009
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March 18 mini-med program
“Chronic Disease: The Challenge In Maine” will be the third installment of a
five-part “Mini-Medical School” educational series being offered by Central
Maine Medical Center and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute on
March 18.
Debra Wigand from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Maine Department
of Health and Human Services will discuss the impact of chronic disease in
Maine and what can be done about it.
Wigand provides leadership for a team approach to chronic disease, working
with the asthma, comprehensive cancer, cardiovascular, and diabetes
prevention and control programs, and facilitates an integrated approach to
strategically address chronic disease.
She served as program manager for the Maine CDC’s Cardiovascular Health
Program from 2001 to 2008 and is a past chairperson of the National Chronic
Disease Directors, Cardiovascular Health Council. She received a master’s
of education degree in health education from Rhode Island College, in
Providence, R.I., and has earned a certified health education specialist
(CHES) designation. In 2007, she was recognized with the Maine
Cardiovascular Health Council’s Larry Johnson Memorial Award for Leadership.
She will make her presentation on March 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in
Pettingill Hall, Room G52, at Bates College in Lewiston.
Open to the community, the series explores a variety of topics, often
providing information about the latest breakthroughs and debates in medical
science. A background in science or medicine is not necessary to attend the
programs.
The remaining sessions include:
March 25 – “Obesity Epidemic … What Can We Do?” with registered dietitian
Corinne Carrier from Central Maine Bariatric Surgery.
April 1 – “If I Crack My Knuckles Will I Get Arthritis?” with
rheumatologist Aaron Jackson, M.D.
Anyone wishing to register for any of the programs, or seeking more
information, is urged to call 795-8240 or email prevention@cmhc.org
03/13/2009
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Color therapy March 19
Presented by Dempsy Center
“Crayon Color Therapy” will be the subject of a program set for 1:30 p.m. to
3 p.m. on March 19 at Rumford Hospital.
Carleen Dupuis will lead a fun session on how the subconscious can
communicate through spontaneous drawing. The technique, which requires only
a box of crayons and an open mind, was developed in the 1960s by Dr. Bernie
Siegel who explored how colors and shapes can impact physical, emotional and
spiritual well-being.
This program is free for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.
Those interested in attending are urged to preregister by calling The
Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing at 795-8250 or
1-877-336-7287.
03/13/2009
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Area wellness van visits
The Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute Wellness Van will visit the
following locations in March:
March 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oxford Wal-Mart.
March 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Augusta Wal-Mart.
March 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rumford Hannaford.
March 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gray Marketplace, Route 100, Gray.
During the van’s stops at these locations, two CMHVI health counselors will
provide blood pressure checks, osteoporosis screenings, and cholesterol
screenings. (There will be a $10 fee for a cholesterol screening.)
Advance appointments are not necessary. Anyone interested in more
information about CMMC Wellness Van services is urged to call 795-8240 or
email prevention@cmhc.org
03/13/2009
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Nurse earns national certification
Crystal Buchanan, clinical coordinator with Central Maine Bariatric Surgery, has earned national certification in her nursing specialty.
Buchanan has been designated a certified bariatric nurse by the American
Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, an organization dedicated to
improving public health and well being by lessening the burden of the
disease of obesity and related diseases. To gain certification, she passed
an examination testing her knowledge in all aspects of bariatric nursing.
The certification will remain in effect for four years.
She received an associate degree in nursing from the Central Maine Medical
Center School of Nursing in Lewiston, and graduated magna cum laude with a
bachelor�s degree in nursing from the University of Southern Maine in
Portland. She earned a master�s degree in nursing in the Family Nurse
Practitioner Tract at the University of Southern Maine.
She is a certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and a
member of the American Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, the
National Association of Bariatric Nurses, the American Academy of Nurse
Practitioners, the Maine Nurse Practitioner association, and Sigma Theta Tau
International nursing honor society.
As clinical coordinator for Central Maine Bariatric Surgery, she is
responsible for the coordination of care for the bariatric surgery patients
and overseeing the daily operations of the program.
Central Maine Bariatric Surgery, a clinical department of Central Maine
Medical Center, is a Lewiston-based surgical practice that specializes in
the care of individuals suffering from morbid obesity with a combination of
leading-edge surgical techniques and lifestyle changes. The practice is
located at 10 High Street, Suite 105, in Lewiston. The office can be reached
at 795-5710.
03/13/2009
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Meditation techniques make a difference
Free Program March 31
Meditation can be a wonderful tool in making our lives more peaceful,
gentle, manageable and kind. Learn some meditation techniques that can make
a real difference in your life at a free program at the Patrick Dempsey
Center for Cancer Hope and Healing at Central Maine Medical Center March 31.
The program is open to cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.
Central Maine Medical Center Wellness Center educator Marcy Covey will
discuss and demonstrate meditation skills.
Covey teaches yoga and other wellness modalities in the Wellness Center’s
Wellness for Life program for cancer patients and survivors. She also
teaches yoga and Fit ‘n Fun exercise classes for seniors.
Covey owns Dragonfly Healing Touch, a Thai Yoga Bodywork studio in Poland.
She recently finished four years of training with renowned Thai Yoga healing
arts instructor Jonas Westring. She has also studied Thai Yoga massage with
Kam Thye Chow of the Lotus Palm School of Massage in Montreal and has
attained certification in Pre-Natal Thai Yoga Bodywork through the Palm
School.
The presentation will be held 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Conference Room I on
the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building, adjacent to
Central Maine Medical Center.
Pre-registration is required; call 795-8250 or 1-877-DEMPCTR.
03/12/2009
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Dempsey Center February 18 Program
“Eating Well for Optimal Health During Cancer Treatment and Beyond”
“Eating Well for Optimal Health During Cancer Treatment and Beyond” is the
focus of a workshop for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers to be held
at the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing at Central Maine
Medical Center February 18.
The workshop, led by oncology dietitian Jill Young, is about the health
benefits that good nutrition provides individuals going through cancer
treatment or who have been through treatment. For some cancer patients,
surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy may present challenges when it comes
to eating well. Yet, good nourishment helps patients progress through
treatments with more energy and fewer infections. Good nutrition supports
the body’s immune system and healing abilities. Besides helping with healing
and recovery, a healthy diet may prevent other health problems from
occurring.
Young will present information about various diets, including the
Mediterranean diet, vegetarianism and the USDA food pyramid. She will also
answer questions about nutritional needs during treatment and recovery from
cancer.
Young, a registered dietitian and nutritionist, has an extensive background
in oncology nutrition. With over 20 years of experience, she has worked with
cancer patients in the Washington, D.C. area, the Veterans Administration
Hospital in Togus, and at CMMC. She also has experience working with
patients concerned with health issues such as diabetes, eating disorders,
weight management and weight loss.
The workshop is free and will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Conference
Room I on the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building,
adjacent to Central Maine Medical Center.
For more information or to pre-register, call 795-8250 or 1-877-DEMPCTR.
02/16/2009
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Light One Little Candle
Program Now at Dempsey Center
The Light One Little Candle Foundation, a non-profit organization that
promotes reading for parents and caregivers with cancer as a way to connect
with their children, is teaming up with The Patrick Dempsey Center for
Cancer Hope and Healing at Central Maine Medical Center in February.
“We are so pleased to bring The Dempsey Center into our growing family of
hospitals and cancer organizations and we look forward to helping caregivers
and children in Maine bond through books,” said Lee Rosenberg, executive
director and president of Light One Little Candle.
“We anticipate being able to serve approximately 300 to 400 families per
year in the central and western Maine region alone. Supporting children and
families who have been affected by a parent or grandparent’s cancer is an
important part of our work here in the Dempsey Center, and we are very
pleased to partner with Light One Little Candle in this endeavor,” noted
Kerry Irish, program director of The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope
and Healing.
The collaboration between The Patrick Dempsey Center and the Foundation
allows the hospital to distribute new children's books to these patients
living with cancer. Patients will choose books from the Light One Little
Candle collection to bring home to their families and use them to create
lasting memories with their children. The book is theirs to keep.
Patients are encouraged to write notes about the story or the experience of
reading together on a special Light One Little Candle bookplate already
pasted into the book, creating a keepsake for their children to turn to
again and again. Children’s classics, including “Goodnight Moon”,
“Charlotte’s Web”, “Where the Wild Things Are” and “Madeline”, as well as
numerous other storybooks, are available. Some children’s books are offered
in foreign languages such as Somali, Arabic, Italian and Spanish.
“When I heard about Light One Little Candle’s mission I immediately thought
what a great fit it is for us. We welcome the program and the role that it
will play in our continued dedication to offering high-quality support
services to families touched by cancer,” said Patrick Dempsey.
The Light One Little Candle program at the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer
Hope and Healing officially began today.
About The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing at Central
Maine Medical Center
The Patrick Dempsey Center (Lewiston, ME) is an integral part of cancer care
at The Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and affiliated cancer
clinics at Bridgton and Rumford hospitals. Located on the CMMC campus, the
center, which opened in March 2008, is dedicated to providing high-quality
education, support and wellness services to patients, families and
caretakers touched by cancer. The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and
Healing's warm, inviting environment includes a cancer resource library
replete with a dedicated computer station for patient/public use that allows
internet access to virtual cancer resources as well as an integrative
medicine treatment room and dedicated space for cancer support group
meetings and educational programs.
For more information, please contact Kerry Irish, Program Director (e-mail:
irishke@cmmc.org, phone: 207-795-7118) or go to www.dempseycenter.org
About Light One Little Candle
The Light One Little Candle Foundation was created by Dr. Joelle Pauporte, a
young mother and psychiatrist dying of breast cancer. During the course of
her illness, she discovered that no matter how sick, exhausted or
overwhelmed she felt, she and her daughter could find comfort sitting
together and reading. In partnership with hospitals and cancer care centers,
Light One Little Candle provides new children’s books to those patients
undergoing treatment. Additionally, the books come with special bookplates
for patients to write notes and memories that their children will treasure.
Including the new Dempsey Center program, there are ten Light One Little
Candle Programs distributing 20 to 50 books a month per facility. The
program is currently available at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Conn.,
MidState Medical Center in Meriden, Conn., Middlesex Hospital in Middletown,
Conn, Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London, Conn., Memorial
Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and CancerCare in New York City, the
Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center and Massachusetts General
Hospital in Boston, and the Moores UCSD Cancer Center in La Jolla, Calif.
For more information or to make a donation, please visit our website at
www.lightonelittlecandle.org or contact Lee Rosenberg, executive director
and president (e-mail: lee@lightonelittlecandle.org, phone 516-767-8787).
02/16/2009
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Mini-Medical School Series
"Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle to Prevent Chronic Disease"
"Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle to Prevent Chronic Disease" is the topic
of the next installment of a Mini-Medical School series being offered in
Topsham by Central Maine Medical Center and the Central Maine Heart and
Vascular Institute.
Timothy Howe, M.D., medical director of wellness and diabetes education at
Parkview Adventist Medical Center in Brunswick, will discuss how diet and
lifestyle can be used to prevent long-term health problems.
An internal medicine specialist who practices in Brunswick, Howe earned his
medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda,
Calif. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
He will make his presentation on February 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at
Topsham Family Medicine, 4 Horton Place, Topsham.
The program is free and open to the public.
Remaining Mini-Medical School sessions are:
February 18 Time Is Muscle Saving Your Heart with William Phillips,
M.D., medical director of cardiology at the Central Maine Heart and Vascular
Institute.
February 25 Bone Health with Cynthia Dechenes, M.D., Topsham Family
Medicine.
March 4 Maintain Your Brain: How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle with
Liz Weaver, program director for the Maine Alzheimers Association.
The Mini-Medical School series explores a variety of topics, providing
information about the latest breakthroughs and debates in medical science
and how these issues might relate to individual health concerns. A
background in science or medicine is not necessary to attend the programs.
Anyone wishing to register for any of the programs, or seeking more
information, is urged to call 798-6227 or email prevention@cmhc.org
02/16/2009
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Daniel R. Lalonde, M.D.
Expanding Interventional Pain Management to Midcoast Area
The Central Maine Medical Family is proud to announce that Dr. Daniel R. Lalonde will be extending his expertise in Interventional Pain Management and Headache to the Mid-Coast area. He will begin seeing patients at the Topsham Medical Building beginning February 14, 2009.
Dr. Lalonde grew up in central Maine and graduated from Bates College with a B.S. in Chemistry. He earned his Medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and then went on to complete a 4 year residency in Neurology.
Dr. Lalonde acted as the Medical Director of a 15 bed inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, where he gained a strong interest in headache and pain management. He went on to pursue a postgraduate Pain Management Fellowship in the Department of Anesthesiology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. This fellowship program offered an intensive and comprehensive training program in the multidisciplinary evaluation and management of acute and chronic pain.
Dr. Lalonde’s areas of special interest include chronic pain following back and neck surgery, radiculopathy, abdominal and chest wall pain syndromes, painful neuropathy, reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) and others. With this training and experience in Neurology, he also has a strong interest in the evaluation and management of complex head and facial pain syndromes and performs both NCV and EMG testing.
Dr. Lalonde will be offering fluoroscopic x-ray guided procedures such as epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections and spinal nerve blocks, as well as more advanced interventions including celiac plexus blocks, trigeminal nerve blocks, radiofrequency thermocoagulation (rhizotomy) of spinal and most peripheral nerves.
Please call our Auburn office at 207-795-2927 to schedule an appointment.
02/16/2009
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Mini-Medical School Series
'Time is Muscle Saving Your Heart'
"Time Is Muscle Saving Your Heart" is the topic of the next installment of
a Mini-Medical School series being offered in Topsham by Central Maine
Medical Center and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute.
William Phillips, M.D., medical director of cardiology at the Central Maine
Heart and Vascular Institute, will discuss the importance of seeking timely
emergency care when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack.
A founding member of the CMHVI Medical Staff, Phillips has extensive
experience in diagnostic and interventional cardiology, including cardiac
catheterization, coronary angioplasty, stenting, pacemaker implantation and
other invasive and non-invasive procedures.
He completed fellowship training in cardiology at St. Luke's-Roosevelt
Hospital Center in New York City, and is certified in internal medicine,
cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology by the American Board
of Internal Medicine. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology
and Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions, and a member of the
North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology, Physicians for
Social Responsibility, and the American Medical Association.
He has been involved in many clinical research programs and has coauthored
numerous articles that have been published in professional medical journals,
including Circulation, American Heart Journal, and Interventional
Cardiology.
He will make his presentation on February 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at
Topsham Family Medicine, 4 Horton Place, Topsham.
The program is free and open to the public.
Remaining Mini-Medical School sessions are:
February 25 Bone Health with Cynthia Dechenes, M.D., Topsham Family
Medicine.
March 4 Maintain Your Brain: How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle with
Liz Weaver, program director for the Maine Alzheimers Association.
March 11 Obesity and Bariatric Surgery with Jamie Loggins, M.D., medical
director, Central Maine Bariatric Surgery, Lewiston.
The Mini-Medical School series explores a variety of topics, providing
information about the latest breakthroughs and debates in medical science
and how these issues might relate to individual health concerns. A
background in science or medicine is not necessary to attend the programs.
Anyone wishing to register for any of the programs, or seeking more
information, is urged to call 798-6227 or email prevention@cmhc.org
02/16/2009
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CMMC's Wellness Solutions
Announces Programs Beginning February 23
Central Maine Medical Center’s Wellness Solutions is offering the following
programs beginning on February 23:
Ballroom Dancing: Advanced Beginner – This six-week series, led by Diane
Williams, will add new steps to participants’ foxtrot, waltz, and triple
swing repertoires. A beginner’s background in these three dances and a
workable knowledge of the basics is required. Come with a partner for fun
and exercise. Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Fit-n-Fun – This entertaining exercise class is designed for the over-55
crowd and focuses on helping participants improve aerobic capacity,
strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Flexible Body, Flexible Life – Bette Swett-Thibeault will lead this six-week
series that covers many forms of low-impact movement, from light aerobics to
stretching to circuit training, and includes training ball work for balance
and core strength training. Each class ends with 10 to 15 minute relaxation
response activity. Participants should wear loose clothing and exercise
shoes and bring a mat if they have one. Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30
p.m.
Functional Fitness – Learn to increase both core and upper body strength and
improve the stability of abdominal and low back muscles. Participants will
discover how to prevent injury due to improper body mechanics and repetitive
motion. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 12:30 p.m.
Happy Hearts – A class designed for people with a “cardiac event” history –
including angioplasty, stents, heart attack, cardiac arrest, valve surgery,
coronary artery bypass, stable angina, and transplants – who have completed
a cardiac rehabilitation program and are looking for a “maintenance”
program. The class includes general supervision and individual, independent
cardiovascular and strength training. It also incorporates group weight
training and self-safety skills. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 a.m.,
9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Hypnotherapy For Weight Loss – Valerie St. Clair will lead this four-week
session. Topics will include exercise, diet improvement, food portions and
servings, benefits of fiber, stress reduction, understanding food labels,
reducing fat intake, tips on eating out and at special occasions, handling
cravings, and more. Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Intermediate Bellydancing – Class instructor Imari (Lisa Cummings) has more
than 16 years experience teaching this unique cardiovascular exercise. This
six-week series is suitable for all ages and body types. Wednesdays from
7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Personal Fitness – Begins with a one-on-one evaluation and program
development session with a personal health counselor, then progresses to a
structured group exercise plan. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 9
a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Pilates – Joseph Pilate’s conditioning invention is designed to develop long
lean muscles and strength in the core of the body. All exercises are
performed on the floor with the use of a mat. Class participants will be
instructed on each exercise, including proper breathing and stretching.
Class will be led by Jodi Cornelio. Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Power Plus – Jodi Cornelio will lead this class which encompasses weight
training exercises and simple “cardio moves” to elevate metabolism and burn
fat in every muscle group. The class closes with a gentle cool down with
yoga stretch. Proven to be nine times more effective than 45 minutes of
aerobic exercise, so results are noticeable within three to four weeks.
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Qigong For Health, Healing, and Stress Reduction – Qigong is an ancient
Chinese exercise art and integral part of traditional Chinese medicine that
is relaxing, stimulates all the major meridians, and gently exercises
muscles, ligaments, and tendons, while also focusing on breathing
techniques. Betsey Foster will lead this six-week series. Tuesdays from 5:15
p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Step Aerobics – A heart-pumping, muscle-moving and grooving workout that
alternates step with muscle work using weights, tubing, etc. Led by Sue
Driscoll, this cardio workout is a head-to-toe body strengthener. Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Step and Kick – This high-energy class combines step dancing and kicking
with motivating and invigorating music. Class includes muscle group work and
stretching. Class will be led by Jodi Cornelio. Mondays from 6:15 p.m. to
7:15 p.m.
Tai Chi – Betsey Foster instructs these this six-week series in t’ai chi, an
ancient Chinese movement art that uses a sequence of precise body movements,
meditation, and synchronized breathing to improve health and well-being.
T’ai chi movements express the yin and yang components (opposites) that are
fundamental to Chinese medicine. T’ai chi has been shown to lower blood
pressure, improve balance, increase respiratory capacity, and benefit the
immune response. Open to all skill levels. Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30
p.m.
Yoga – This six-weeks series introduces participants to the world of
relaxation and rejuvenation through yoga. Focuses on centering and balance
through poses, breathing exercises, meditation, and relaxation. Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 pm or Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Instructor for the series will be Marcy Covey.
Youth Fit – This program educates young people about the importance of
fitness, wellness and nutrition, focusing on those who may be challenged in
maintaining or achieving their ideal weight and may be at risk for serious
health issues as they grow older. Goals will be discussed and health
assessments and evaluations will be performed on an individual basis prior
to the start of the program and throughout the session. This program
includes fitness activities. Parents or guardians are encouraged to
participate. Those seeking more information are urged to call 795-2905 and
speak with Jodi Cornelio. Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. or Thursdays
from 3:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. Start date is March 5.
Zumba – Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance exercise program that uses a variety
of basic dance styles set to international music such as merengue, salsa,
and reggaetone. Using principles of aerobic/fitness interval training and
resistance training, Zumba is great for burning calories (up to 500 per
class) while sculpting and toning the body. This six-week program is led by
Cynthia Nicholas. Mondays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and/or Wednesdays from 9:30
a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and/or Saturdays from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
All programs are offered in the CMMC Health and Wellness Center, 12 High
Street Medical Office Building, Lewiston.
Fees are assessed for participation in these programs and must be paid prior
to beginning the program. Class registration is on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Call 795-2473 to register or to obtain more information. Information also
available through the Events Calendar at www.cmmc.org
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Heart to Heart Conference
Presented by CMHVI and CMMC on February 28
The Central Maine Medical Family and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular
Institute will host the 9th Annual “A Heart to Heart” Heart Disease
Conference on February 28.
Keynote speaker for the event will be Brooke S. Ritvo, M.D., a CMHVI
cardiologist who specializes in electrophysiology. She will discuss “STEMI
in Women.”
STEMI, or segment elevation myocardial infarction, is the clinical term for
a heart attack caused by a prolonged blockage of the blood supply to the
heart. It affects a large area of the heart muscle and causes changes in
both the heart’s electrical function and in blood levels of various chemical
markers. As an electrophysiologist, Ritvo diagnoses and treats patients with
cardiac problems involving electrical dysfunction.
Accompanying Ritvo will be Rita Zanichkowsky, state health alliances
director for the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
Zanichkowsky, a two-time heart attack survivor, will share a brief version
of the story of her battle with heart disease. She will also show “Wisdom
Gained From the Heart”, an 11-minute video that tells the compelling stories
of Maine women surviving and living with cardiovascular disease. The video
is hosted by WGME Channel 13 news anchor Kim Block. The video features
expert information on the signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke and
the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Following the keynote address Jodi Cornelio, a nutritionist and personal
trainer at Central Maine Medical Center, will present a 30-minute “Core
Strengthening” demonstration. Core strengthening involves exercises that
target the center of the body, including the abdominal and oblique areas,
“stomach and waistline ” and the back. Anyone expecting to participate in
these “mild exercises” is urged to wear loose clothing with no belt buckles.
The exercises will be performed on a mat.
Also featured will be a panel discussion on nutrition featuring Cornelio,
integrative medicine specialist Erica Lovett, M.D., and cosmetologist
Carlene Sperry. The panel will discuss “Taking Care Of The Whole Self: The
Importance Of Self Care, Nutrition, Water, And Feeling Good About Yourself.”
Cornelio will close the day’s program with a demonstration on energy density
of foods and portion control.
Keynote speaker Brooke Ritvo joined CMHVI last year after practicing for six
years as an electrophysiologist with Arrhythmia and Pacemaker Consultants in
West Orange, N.J.
She is a graduate of Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn., she earned
her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, N.Y.
She completed an internship and residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical
Center in New York City. She served a fellowship in cardiovascular disease
and a fellowship in electrophysiology at New York Presbyterian
Hospital-Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. She also
served an electrophysiology fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center-Albert
Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, N.Y.
Ritvo is certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Board of
Internal Medicine. She is an affiliate-in-training of the American College
of Cardiology.
Rita Zanichkowsky works closely with several Maine organizations to help
improve the treatment and outcomes for heart attack and stroke patients. She
serves as chair of the Maine Cardiovascular Health Council and is a member
of several other organizations concerned with cardiovascular health and
other health issues, including the Northeast Cerebrovascular Consortium, the
Chronic Disease Partners of Maine, Stroke Care in ME and Stop Stroke in ME.
She has been a long-time American Heart Association advocate through public
speaking, lobbying, fund raising and event planning.
Prior to beginning her work as state health alliances director for the
American Heart Association, she was project director for the Aligning Forces
4 Quality grant, and worked closely with Quality Counts, The Maine Health
Management Coalition, and Maine Quality Forum. Her healthcare-related
professional experience includes work with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Jodi Cornelio has been offering nutrition and personal training consultative
services for over 15 years. Prior to joining CMMC last year, she operated
her own wellness center where she and her staff coached, counseled and
trained a large client base.
She earned her undergraduate degree in nutrition from the University of
Maine at Farmington and her master’s degree in business administration from
Thomas College in Waterville. She is certified as a personal trainer through
the American Council on Exercise and in holistic health practices, Hatha
Yoga and Pilates through the International Sports Medicine Association.
Erica Lovett is a family physician who specializes in integrative medicine.
She is a member of the faculty at the CMMC Family Medicine residency in
Lewiston.
Lovett was awarded a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado in
Boulder, Colo., and earned her medical degree at Oregon Health Sciences
University in Portland, Ore. She completed residency training at Maine
Medical Center in Portland, where she also completed an integrative family
medicine fellowship. She is certified by the American Board of Family
Medicine.
Carlene Sperry. a licensed cosmetologist, is a volunteer for the American
Cancer Society’s Look Good . . . Feel Better and Out Reach programs. She
is a member of the Central Maine Medical Center Sam and Jennie Bennett
Breast Care Center and WCSH-TV Buddy to Buddy Spring Fashion Show Committee.
The event will be held in the Chairmen’s Room on the ground floor of the 12
High Street Medical Office Building beginning at 8:30 a.m. The program will
be telecast to Bridgton and Rumford hospitals. The event is open to both men
and women. There is no charge for participation.
Participation in the day’s event at CMMC will be limited to the first 100
registrants. To register for the Bridgton Hospital program, call 647-6055.
Those interested in attending the Rumford Hospital program should call
369-1143.
For more information about this event, or to register, call 795-8240.
Registrations can also be made via email at prevention@cmhc.org
or directly online through the Events Calendar
at www.cmmc.org
02/05/2009
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Jennifer S. Pyenta, D.O.
Joins Central Maine Internal Medicine
Jennifer S. Pyenta, D.O., an internal medicine specialist, has been
appointed to the Central Maine Medical Center Medical Staff. She is
practicing in association with Central Maine Internal Medicine, a clinical
department of Central Maine Medical Center.
Before joining the Lewiston-Auburn medical community, Pyenta practiced for
three years with Motor City Internists in Detroit. In addition, she worked
with St. John Health System in Detroit and was an associate at Macomb
Academic Medical Group in Warren, Mich., where she was responsible for
training internal medicine residents, interns and students.
A graduate of the University of Richmond in Richmond, Va., she earned her
doctor of osteopathic medicine degree at Des Moines University-Osteopathic
Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. She completed an internship and residency in
internal medicine at St. John Detroit Riverview Hospital in Detroit, where
she was recognized as a Richard Pokriefka, D.O., Distinguished Internal
Medicine Resident.
She has worked as a medical educator at St. John Health-Osteopathic Division
of Medical Education in Detroit, A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of
Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Mo., and Western University of Health
Sciences-College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, Calif.
She is a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists and a
member of the American Osteopathic Association. She is certified by the
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine.
She lives in Auburn with her husband, Matthew Pyenta, D.O., a nephrologist
who practices with Nephrology Associates of Central Maine in Lewiston.
Central Maine Internal Medicine serves patients from office facilities at 12
High Street, Suite 400, in Lewiston. Also comprising the practice are Oscar
S. Cabatingan, M.D., Lise M. Cloutier, M.D., Eugene J. Ferguson, M.D., Neera
Gupta, M.D., James G. Joseph, M.D., William M. Lee, M.D., Pamela E. Ross,
M.D., and adult nurse practitioners Deana C. Albert and Mary Ellen Davis.
The office can be reached at 795-5700.
02/05/2009
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American Heart Month Message for the Day
To ensure good heart health - choose baked not fried. To learn more about cardiovascular health and women, visit www.goredforwomen.org
02/01/2009
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"Mini-Medical School" Second Installment
Speaker: Peter Sedgwick, M.D.
Peter Sedgwick, M.D.
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“From Lance Armstrong to Aunt Martha: What Are The Benefits and Risks of
Taking Non-Prescription ‘Medical’ Supplements?’” is the topic of the second
installment of a “Mini-Medical School” series being offered by Central Maine
Medical Center and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute at Topsham
Family Medicine.
“From steroid scandals among professional athletes to glucosamine tablets
taken by millions of people every day, everyone is out to increase their
performance and decrease their injury and pain. But what is the
effectiveness and safety of these products?” says Peter Sedgwick, M.D., of
Central Maine Sports Medicine.
Prior to beginning his work in the Lewiston-Auburn area, Sedgwick completed
a sports medicine fellowship at Maine Medical Center in Portland. He also
completed his family medicine residency training at Maine Medical Center.
A graduate of Williams College in Williamstown, Mass., Sedgwick earned a
master’s degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Fla. He
completed a one-year pre-medicine curriculum at Harvard Extension School in
Cambridge, Mass., and was awarded his medical degree from the University of
Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, Mass.
His experience in sports medicine includes service as assistant medical
director of the 2006 and 2007 Maine Marathon in Portland and as team
physician at Bonny Eagle High School and St. Joseph’s College, both in
Standish. He has worked as part of the Portland Pirates medical team, and
has interest and experience in wilderness medicine. He has worked as a
researcher and educator in a variety of capacities.
He is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American
College of Sports Medicine, American Association of Family Practice, and the
American Medical Association.
He will make his presentation on February 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at
Topsham Family Medicine, 4 Horton Place, Topsham.
The program is free and open to the public.
Remaining Mini-Medical School sessions are:
February 11 -- “Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle” with Tim Howe, M.D.,
medical director of both wellness and diabetes education at Parkview
Adventist Medical Center in Brunswick.
February 18 – “Time Is Muscle …Saving Your Heart” with William Phillips,
M.D., medical director of cardiology at the Central Maine Heart and Vascular
Institute.
February 25 – “Bone Health” with Cynthia Dechenes, M.D., Topsham Family
Medicine.
March 4 – “Maintain Your Brain: How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle” with
Liz Weaver, program director for the Maine Alzheimer’s Association.
The Mini-Medical School series explores a variety of topics, providing
information about the latest breakthroughs and debates in medical science
and how these issues might relate to individual health concerns. A
background in science or medicine is not necessary to attend the programs.
Anyone wishing to register for any of the programs, or seeking more
information, is urged to call 798-6227 or email prevention@cmhc.org
01/29/2009
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CMMC's Wellness Solutions
List Offerings Beginning on January 5
Central Maine Medical Center’s Wellness Solutions is offering the following
programs beginning on January 5:
Ballroom: Advanced Beginner – This six-week series, led by Diane Williams,
will add new steps to participants’ foxtrot, waltz, and triple swing
repertoires. A beginner’s background in these three dances and a workable
knowledge of the basics is required. Come with a partner for fun and
exercise. Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Beginner Bellydancing – Class instructor Imari (Lisa Cummings) has more than
16 years experience teaching this unique cardiovascular exercise. This
six-week series is suitable for all ages and body types. Wednesdays from
7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Fit-n-Fun – This entertaining exercise class is designed for the over-55
crowd and focuses on helping participants improve aerobic capacity,
strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Flexible Body, Flexible Life – Bette Swett-Thibeault will lead this six-week
series that covers many forms of low-impact movement, from light aerobics to
stretching to circuit training, and includes training ball work for balance
and core strength training. Each class ends with 10 to 15 minute relaxation
response activity. Participants should wear loose clothing and exercise
shoes and bring a mat if they have one. Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30
p.m. or Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Functional Fitness – Learn to increase both core and upper body strength and
improve the stability of abdominal and low back muscles. Participants will
discover how to prevent injury due to improper body mechanics and repetitive
motion. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 12:30 p.m.
Happy Hearts – A class designed for people with a “cardiac event” history –
including angioplasty, stents, heart attack, cardiac arrest, valve surgery,
coronary artery bypass, stable angina, and transplants – who have completed
a cardiac rehabilitation program and are looking for a “maintenance”
program. The class includes general supervision and individual, independent
cardiovascular and strength training. It also incorporates group weight
training and self-safety skills. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 a.m.,
9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Hip Hop – This high-energy dance class, led by Amber Wandell, provides a
great workout. Hip-Hop encompasses stepping, sliding, popping, locking, and
freestyle movements to give participants the moves to develop their own
dance style. Participants will learn the basics of hip-hop while dancing to
the latest sounds. Students will be able to perform a full routine at end of
the six-week class. No dance background needed. Wear comfortable shoes and
clothing, and bring water. Thursdays from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Introduction To Karate-Do (Empty Hand Way) –John Jenkins, who has years of
international martial arts experience teaches this six-week series designed
to introduce participants to this practical classic training of body, mind
and spirit. The class will provide an appreciation for Japanese cultural
arts, an introduction to relaxation breathing, muscle toning, flexibility,
and will include focus and timing drills. All classes are age and ability
appropriate, fun and interactive. Wear loose-fitting clothing. Classes for
elementary and middle school age youngsters are Saturdays from 9 a.m. to
9:50 a.m. (Parent can attend with their children.) Adult classes (high
school age and up) are Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.
Personal Fitness – Begins with a one-on-one evaluation and program
development session with a personal health counselor, then progresses to a
structured group exercise plan. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 9
a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Pilates – Joseph Pilate’s conditioning invention is designed to develop long
lean muscles and strength in the core of the body. All exercises are
performed on the floor with the use of a mat. Class participants will be
instructed on each exercise, including proper breathing and stretching.
Class will be led by Jodi Cornelio. Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Power Plus – Jodi Cornelio will lead this class which encompasses weight
training exercises and simple “cardio moves” to elevate metabolism and burn
fat in every muscle group. The class closes with a gentle cool down with
yoga stretch. Proven to be nine times more effective than 45 minutes of
aerobic exercise, so results are noticeable within three to four weeks.
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Step Aerobics – A heart-pumping, muscle-moving and grooving workout that
alternates step with muscle work using weights, tubing, etc. Led by Sue
Driscoll, this cardio workout is a head-to-toe body strengthener. Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Step and Kick – This 45-minute high-energy class incorporates step dancing
and kicking with motivating and invigorating music. Class includes muscle
group work and stretching. Led by Jodi Cornelio. Mondays from 6:15 p.m. to
7:15 p.m.
Tai Chi, Qigong and Listening Hands – Betsey Foster instructs these two
series in t’ai chi, an ancient Chinese movement art that uses a sequence of
precise body movements, meditation, and synchronized breathing to improve
health and well-being. T’ai chi movements express the yin and yang
components (opposites) that are fundamental to Chinese medicine. T’ai chi
has been shown to lower blood pressure, improve balance, increase
respiratory capacity, and benefit the immune response. The introductory
class will focus on short 14-posture yang t’ai chi form. It will be
presented on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. T’ai Chi, Qigong and
Listening Hands, a 12-week program, is for the person that has previous t’ai
chi experience. It will be offered on Tuesdays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Yoga – This six-weeks series introduces participants to the world of
relaxation and rejuvenation through yoga. Focuses on centering and balance
through poses, breathing exercises, meditation, and relaxation. Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 pm or Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Instructor for the series will be Marcy Covey.
Zumba – This six-week program with Cynthia Nicholas fuses international
music with a dance theme to create a dynamic fitness system. It employs
principles of aerobic and fitness interval training and resistance training
to maximize caloric output, fat burning, and total body toning. Participate
once or twice weekly. Mondays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and/or Wednesdays from
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
All programs are offered in the CMMC Health and Wellness Center, 12 High
Street Medical Office Building, Lewiston.
Fees are assessed for participation in these programs and must be paid prior
to beginning the program. Class registration is on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Call 795-2473 to register or to obtain more information. Information also
available through the Events Calendar at www.cmmc.org
01/22/2009
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Six-Part “Mini-Medical School”
Educational Series Begins January 28
Jamie Loggins, M.D.
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Central Maine Medical Center and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular
Institute will sponsor a six-part “Mini-Medical School” educational series
in Topsham beginning January 28.
The series is open to the community and will explore a variety of topics,providing information about the latest breakthroughs and debates in medical science and how these issues might relate to individual health concerns. A
background in science or medicine is not necessary to attend the programs.
The series will begin on January 28 with “Obesity and Bariatric Surgery”
with Jamie Loggins, M.D., medical director, Central Maine Bariatric Surgery,
Lewiston. He will examine the health problems associated with obesity and
how bariatric surgery coupled with lifestyle education offers a solution for
some people.
A general surgeon who specializes in bariatric surgery, Loggins completed a
fellowship in minimally invasive and robotic surgery at the University of
California Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, Calif. A graduate of Illinois
Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Ill., he earned his medical degree at
Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. After his graduation from
medical school, Loggins served in the U.S. Army, first as a surgical intern
at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, and later as troop medical
clinic officer in charge at Fort Carson, Colo. He completed surgical
residency training at The Marshfield Clinic-St. Joseph’s Hospital in
Marshfield, Wis. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
He will make his presentation on January 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at
Topsham Family Medicine, 4 Horton Place, Topsham.
The program is free and open to the public.
Anyone wishing to register for the program, or seeking more information, is
urged to call 795-8240 or email prevention@cmhc.org
The remaining sessions include:
February 4 -- “From Lance Armstrong to Aunt Martha: What Are The Benefits
and Risks of Taking Non-Prescription ‘Medical’ Supplements?” with Peter
Sedgwick, M.D., Central Maine Sports Medicine.
February 11 -- “Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle” with Tim Howe, M.D.,
medical director of both wellness and diabetes education at Parkview
Adventist Medical Center in Brunswick.
February 18 – “Time Is Muscle …Saving Your Heart” with William Phillips,
M.D., medical director of cardiology at the Central Maine Heart and Vascular
Institute.
February 25 – “Bone Health” with Cynthia Dechenes, M.D., Topsham Family
Medicine.
March 4 – “Maintain Your Brain: How to Live a Brain Healthy Lifestyle” with
Liz Weaver, program director for the Maine Alzheimer’s Association.
Anyone wishing to register for any of the programs, or seeking more
information, is urged to call 798-6227 or email prevention@cmhc.org
01/22/2009
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Manage Your Natural Energy
A Workshop For Patients And Caregivers
“Manage Your Natural Energy: A Workshop For Patients And Caregivers” is the
topic of a Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing program being
offered on February 4.
Patricia C. Estes, an advanced polarity therapist who focuses on energetic
anatomy, therapeutic nutrition and holistic psychology, will present some
simple, fun and effective tools for stress reduction, management and
awareness.
Estes has worked in the complementary healthcare field for 20 years and has
taught energy awareness principles one-on-one as well as in international
forums. She says that “Managing Your Natural Energy” supports both active
and meditative lifestyles, and that participants should “wear comfortable
clothes”.
The program will be offered free of charge from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in
Conference Room I on the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office
Building, adjacent to Central Maine Medical Center.
The program is free and open to cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers.
Anyone with questions or wishing to pre-register should call 795-8250 or
1-877-DEMPCTR.
01/22/2009
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Finding Reliable Cancer Information
A Program for Patients and Caregivers
“Finding Reliable Cancer Information: A Program For Patients And Caregivers”
is the topic of a Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing program
being offered on January 28.
A wealth of information is available on cancer research, treatment, coping,
and many other topics. This information comes in a variety of formats, from
the traditional (books, magazines, and journals) to the latest technologic
options (internet, webcasts, and podcasts).
CMMC health sciences librarian Maureen Fournier will explain how individuals
can sort through all that is available to find the most recent, reliable,
oncologist-approved information.
The program will be offered free of charge from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in
Conference Room I on the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office
Building, adjacent to Central Maine Medical Center.
Anyone with questions or wishing to pre-register should call 795-8250 or
1-877-DEMPCTR.
01/22/2009
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Telephone Education Workshop
For People Living with Cancer
The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing will host “Caring For
Your Bones When You Have Multiple Myeloma”, a telephone education workshop
for people living with cancer, on January 28.
Presented by national experts and offered by CancerCare, Inc., the program
is available free of charge from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Participants may
join in at the Dempsey Center or may listen at home.
Those interested in participating or having questions about the workshop
should call 795-8250 or 1-877-DEMPCTR. They may also listen at home by
registering through CancerCare, Inc. at 1-800-813-4673 or www.cancercare.org
Upcoming telephone workshops include: “Caring For Your Bones When You Have
Breast Cancer” on February 20 and “Balancing Cancer and Careers: Living and
Working With Cancer” on March 12. Both programs will be offered from 1:30
p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
01/22/2009
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Mark T. Branda, M.D.
Joins Central Maine Gastroenterology
Mark T. Branda, M.D., a gastroenterologist, has been appointed to the
Central Maine Medical Center Medical Staff. He is practicing in association
with Central Maine Gastroenterology, a clinical department of Central Maine
Medical Center.
Prior to beginning his work in the greater Lewiston-Auburn area, Branda
completed a gastroenterology fellowship at Rhode Island Hospital-Brown
University School of Medicine in Providence, R.I.
A graduate of Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Branda’s academic background
includes a year of study at University College Cork in Cork, Ireland, and a
year at Universite de Provence in Aix-en-Provence, France.
He earned his medical degree at the University of Vermont College of
Medicine in Burlington, Vt., and completed an internship and residency in
internal medicine at Yale-New Haven Hospital/Yale University in New Haven,
Conn. He was recognized with various academic honors while completing both
his undergraduate and medical studies.
Branda’s professional background includes work as laboratory scientist at
Dartmouth Medical School in Lebanon, N.H. He has co-authored several
scholarly articles that have been published in professional journals.
He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Central Maine Gastroenterology, located at 77 Bates Street in Lewiston, is
also comprised of Oswaldo Bisbal, M.D., John F. Lewandowski, M.D., Philip J.
O'Connor, M.D., and Michael R. Sivulich, M.D. The practice can be reached at
784-5784.
01/22/2009
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Trudi A. Chase, M.D.
Joins Hematology-Oncology Associates in Brunswick
Trudi A. Chase, M.D., a specialist in hematology and medical oncology, has been named to the Central Maine Medical Center Medical Staff. She is practicing with Hematology-Oncology Associates of Central Maine Medical Center in Brunswick.
Prior to opening her new CMMC-affiliated practice in Brunswick, Chase worked for nearly seven years at Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick while also serving on the Parkview Adventist Medical Center Consulting Medical Staff, also in Brunswick. For more than a decade beginning in 1991, Chase practiced in the greater Lewiston-Auburn area.
She is a member of the consulting medical staffs at Parkview Adventist Medical Center, The Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H., St. Andrews Hospital in Boothbay Harbor, and Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta.
Chase presently serves as a researcher for the National Cancer Institute and for the Cancer and Leukemia Group B through the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.
Her professional background includes some seven years as oncology program director at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston and four years as hospice medical director for Community Health Services in Bridgton.
A graduate of Colby College in Waterville, Chase earned her medical degree at the University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington, Vt. She completed an internship and residency training at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Mass. She completed fellowship training in hematology-oncology at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington, Conn., and at Baystate Medical Center.
Chase is certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is a member of the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and a past president of the New England Society of Clinical Oncology. She is also a member of the Maine Cancer Foundation Board of Directors.
She has lived with her family in Brunswick for seven years.
Hematology-Oncology Associates of Central Maine Medical Center’s Brunswick office is located at 331 Maine Street. The office can be reached at 319-1847. Also practicing with Hematology-Oncology Associates are hematology-oncology specialists Meghna Desai, M.D., Nicholette L. Erickson, M.D., and Ann E. Traynor, M.D.
01/13/2009
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Gastroenterologist joins staff
Oswaldo Bisbal, M.D., a gastroenterologist, has been appointed to the
Central Maine Medical Center Medical Staff. He is practicing in association
with Central Maine Gastroenterology, a clinical department of Central Maine
Medical Center.
Before he began his work in the Lewiston-Auburn area, Bisbal practiced for
three years at Salem Veterans Administration Hospital in Salem, Va. He also
served as an assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of
Virginia in Charlottesville, Va.
A graduate of Alexander von Humboldt Schule in Lima, Peru, he earned his
medical degree at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia School of Medicine,
also in Lima, Peru. He served an internship and residency in internal
medicine and a gastroenterology fellowship at State University of New York
Downstate Health Sciences Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
He has worked as a medical researcher in Peru and the United States, and has
published scholarly articles.
He is certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal
Medicine. He has special interest in colon cancer, inflammatory bowel
disease and diseases of the biliary tract.
Bisbal is fluent in English, Spanish and German.
Central Maine Gastroenterology, located at 77 Bates Street in Lewiston, is
also comprised of Mark T. Branda, M.D., John F. Lewandowski, M.D., Philip J.
O'Connor, M.D., and Michael R. Sivulich, M.D. The practice can be reached at
784-5784.
01/12/2009
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ED Nurses Certified
Three Central Maine Medical Family emergency department nurses were among
the first group of nurses in the United States to earn a new special
certification.
Carmen Hetherington, R.N., of Central Maine Medical Center, and Pamela
Poisson, R.N., and Robin Gilbert, R.N., both of Rumford Hospital, were among
just 200 nurses nationwide to earn the Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse
(CPEN) designation.
Hetherington and Poisson participated as beta testers for the first CPEN
exam, which was administered in October. Gilbert, presently chairperson of
the Board of Certification for Emergency Nurses (BCEN), helped develop the
CPEN exam. All three nurses also hold the Certified Emergency Nurse
credential.
The trio earned the CPEN designation as a result of their extensive
experience, knowledge, and demonstrated abilities in pediatric emergency
nursing care. They demonstrated their expertise by passing the CPEN exam, a
rigorous test of their knowledge in such areas as medical emergencies,
toxicology, special needs children, shock, trauma, family dynamics,
resuscitation, legal and professional responsibilities, and leadership. The
CPEN credential is valid for four years.
The development of the CPEN credential resulted from a partnership between
the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing and the Pediatric Nursing
Certification Board. The exam was specifically developed to meet specialized
pediatric emergency care needs as cited in the Institute of Medicines 2006
report: Emergency Care for Children: Growing Pains.
Hetherington has nearly 30 years experience as a registered nurse, including
22 years as an emergency nurse. She holds a bachelors degree in nursing
from the University of Southern Maine in Portland. She is presently
emergency medical services (EMS) educator at CMMC. She is also chairperson
of the Maine Emergency Nurses Association (MENA) Pediatric Committee and
represents Tri-County EMS and MENA on the Maine EMS Committee for Children.
Gilbert also has almost 30 years experience in nursing. She earned her
bachelors degree in nursing from Curry College in Milton, Mass., and her
masters degree in nursing from St. Joseph College in Windham. She is
presently manager of the Rumford Hospital Emergency Department. She has been
involved with BCEN for the past 10 years, starting as an item writer for the
CEN exam and moving on to the exam construction review committee before
becoming the organizations current chairperson.
Poisson holds a bachelors degree from the University of Maine at Farmington
and earned an associate degree in nursing from the University of Maine at
Augusta. She has worked as an emergency department nurse at Rumford Hospital
for the past 11 years. She is chairperson of the MENA Governmental Affairs
Committee. She maintains certifications in a number of nursing and emergency
responder specialties and holds the distinction of being Maines first
RN-paramedic. Her nursing experience also includes 13 years at Inland
Hospital in Waterville.
01/12/2009
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'Yoga for Life'
Topic at Patrick Dempsey Center Program in January
'Yoga For Life' is the topic of a Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and
Healing program being offered beginning in January.
Marcy Covey, a CMMC wellness instructor and owner of Dragonfly Healing
Touch, a Thai Yoga Bodywork studio in Poland, will lead a series of classes
for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Classes will include gentle
yoga moves that combine stretching, breathing, and relaxation.
The program will be offered free of charge from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursdays
at the CMMC Wellness Center, 12 High Street, Lewiston.
Covey recently finished four years of training with renowned Thai Yoga
Healing Arts instructor Jonas Westring. She has also studied Thai Yoga
Massage with Kam Thye Chow of the Lotus Palm School of Massage in Montreal
and has attained certification in Pre-Natal Thai Yoga Bodywork through the
Palm School.
A Vermont native, she graduated from Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, and
went on to create an exercise-wellness program for North Country Hospital in
Newport, Vt. In the early 1990s she created the first wellness programs at
CMMC, helping to design the CMMC Wellness Center, which she managed from
1995 through 2002. She continues to serve as a wellness instructor at the
hospital-based facility, where she teaches yoga classes, leads Fit n Fun
exercise classes for seniors, and assists with the Wellness for Life program
for cancer patients and survivors by introducing them to yoga and other
wellness modalities.
Anyone with questions or wishing to pre-register should call 795-8250 or
1-877-DEMPCTR.
01/12/2009
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Qigong for Optimal Health
A Workshop for Cancer Patients, Survivors and Caregivers
The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing will present Qigong
for Optimal Health: A Workshop for Cancer Patients, Survivors and
Caregivers in January at Rumford Hospital.
Qigong is an ancient Asian exercise that focuses on breathing. It is used
for gentle exercise to circulate energy through the body, reduce stress, and
stimulate the bodys major meridians. The benefits of Qi Gong for cancer
patients are currently being studied in clinical trials at several major
cancer centers.
The speaker for the lecture-demonstration program will be Betsey Foster, who
has studied with T'ai Chi Chuan and Qigong masters in the United States and
Canada since 1988. She currently studies with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming from
Boston and has completed his Qigong training program.
Foster teaches at hospitals and health centers in western and central Maine,
including CMMC. She also writes and lectures on the health benefits and
current medical research regarding T'ai Chi Chuan and Qigong. She holds a
master's degree in public health from Boston University School of Medicine.
She is particularly interested in the health benefits of both Qigong and
T'ai Chi Chuan and how they relate to traditional Chinese medicine.
The program will be offered on January 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Room
357 at Rumford Hospital.
The program is free and no pre-registration is required. Anyone with
questions is urged to call 795-8250 or 1-877-DEMPCTR.
01/05/2009
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ConnectShuttle
Non-emergency Transportation
ConnectShuttle is the free, non-emergency transportation program that provides patients of the Bridgton Hospital practices - Bridgton Internal Medicine, Naples Family Practice, North Bridgton Family Practice, Fryeburg Family Medicine - with comfortable mini-bus transportation between Bridgton Hospital and Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) and Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute (CMHVI) specialty care.
ConnectShuttle is a free roundtrip service, departing from the main parking lot at Bridgton Hospital, traveling to selected specialty services at CMMC, and returning passengers to Bridgton Hospital. The service provides several scheduled round-trips during the day to meet the needs of patients.
Reservations for roundtrip travel on the ConnectShuttle are handled by the registration staff of Bridgton Internal Medicine.
Patients of Bridgton Hospital practices who have specialty physician appointments at CMMC and CMHVI, and who meet the following qualifications, are encouraged to take advantage of this Quality Care~Close to Home benefit:
* ConnectShuttle transport is for non-emergency care only
* ConnectShuttle patients must be able to travel without assistance
* ConnectShuttle patients must have difficulty arranging transportation to specialty care services at CMMC and/or CMHVI. Those difficulties could include no drivers or caregivers available during specialty office hours and/or lack of funds for private car service.
ConnectShuttle A/Morning Run
7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. BH to CMMC
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. CMMC to BH
ConnectShuttle B/Afternoon Run
11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. BH to CMMC
12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Driver lunch break
1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. CMMC to BH
ConnectShuttle C/Evening Run
2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. BH to CMMC
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. CMMC to BH
We're Always Thinking of Ways to Help our Patients ~ Quality Care Close to Home
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