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The MaineHealth Food Pantry at 950 Congress Street in Portland is hosting a free, walk-in flu shot clinic on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 9 am - 3 pm. All are welcome!

If you can't make it, but wish to get a flu shot, you can make an appointment with your MaineHealth provider through MyChart. Link in bio. by @mainemedicalcenter

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“She has advocated for our son, educated us as parents and provided immense comfort during the most emotional chapter of our lives.

These are the words of a parent whose newborn was cared for by Linzy, a nurse in MHMMC Portland’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Linzy’s support of the family has earned her a DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses. The nomination shares how her attentiveness and advocacy allowed the child to make rapid progress toward recovery:

“Linzy noticed that our son was looking pale, less active, and ‘just not himself.’ Thanks to her quick action, he received a timely blood transfusion and close monitoring. Shortly after, he was right back to his regular, spunky self. A week later, he became a candidate to trial less invasive breathing apparatuses — a milestone that was also a direct result of Linzy fiercely advocating for his progression and care.

Linzy has been a steady source of support throughout our son’s journey, constantly checking in on him as well as on my husband and me. She always makes us feel seen.

The entire staff at the Barbara Bush Children's NICU have made all the difference in our child's first weeks of life, and we will be forever grateful to the whole team. However, Linzy has truly gone above and beyond.”

The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses was created to recognize and honor the compassionate care nurses provide every day to the patients they serve. It is celebrated in over 5,400 healthcare facilities and nursing schools in 34 countries.

Congratulations, Linzy! by @mainemedicalcenter

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2 days ago

Join us at @pizzabyalex in Biddeford through Oct. 14 for delicious pizza while supporting MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's (MHBBC)! 🍕

For every pizza purchased, Pizza By Alex will donate $1 to support MHBBC. There’s even more reason to spread the word: If Pizza By Alex sells out on any of these days, an additional donation will be made to benefit the children's hospital.

Gather your friends, bring your family and come hungry. The more pizza sold, the greater the impact!

THE DETAILS
When: Oct. 12-14
Time: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Pizza by Alex, 92 Alfred St., Biddeford

We hope to see you there! 🍕🎉 by @mainemedicalcenter

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Over the coming days, we are excited to celebrate the winners of the MaineHealth Excellence Awards.

Lynn is this year's individual Excellence Awards Quality winner! Lynn has driven significant improvements in quality and patient safety across MHMMC. Lynn established a standardized framework for harm event review that transformed the organization’s approach. She has improved reliability and reduced preventable harm across multiple domains, including falls, pressure injuries and infections.

Through her leadership, patients experience safer, more reliable care, while the organization benefits from a stronger, more accountable culture of quality and safety. Congratulations, Lynn! by @mainemedicalcenter

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For many patients with severe aortic stenosis, getting treatment once meant facing open-heart surgery and a lengthy recovery.

Thanks to Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), a minimally invasive approach to replace a damaged heart valve, many patients can receive a new heart valve through a minimally invasive procedure and return home quickly.

As MaineHealth celebrates more than 3,000 TAVR procedures performed, we're proud to continue providing advanced heart care that helps patients live longer, healthier and more active lives. Congratulations to the MaineHealth Structural Heart Program for achieving this remarkable milestone! A group of people, some wearing teal medical scrubs and others in professional attire, pose for a group photo in a spacious, modern lobby with wooden wall paneling. by @mainemedicalcenter

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Susan, a respiratory therapist at MHMMC Biddeford, has earned a PETAL Award for her care of a young patient with RSV. The nomination, submitted by the patient’s parent, explains how Susan’s expertise and compassion made a stressful moment manageable:

“Susan’s level of competency was immediately evident — she handled every aspect of my son’s respiratory care with confidence, precision and expertise. Beyond her clinical skills, Susan was exceptionally reassuring. She took the time to explain what was happening, helped ease our fears and provided comfort during a very overwhelming moment.

Susan was also wonderfully personable. She connected with my son in such a gentle and genuine way, helping him feel safe despite being in an unfamiliar and scary environment. Most importantly, she was extremely caring: her kindness and compassion truly went above and beyond what we could have hoped for.

Susan embodies everything a healthcare professional should be. We are deeply grateful for the care she provided, and she is more than deserving of this recognition.”

The PETAL Award recognizes, rewards and celebrates the special skills and compassionate care provided by our nursing support staff.

Congratulations, Susan! by @mainemedicalcenter

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder that screening can make all the difference.

Regular mammograms are one of the most important tools for early breast cancer detection. Women at average risk should begin annual screening mammograms at age 40, and a personalized risk assessment at any time can help determine the best screening plan for you.

Talk with your provider about your breast cancer risk and stay up to date with recommended screenings. Early detection saves lives. by @mainemedicalcenter

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Jennifer, a nurse educator on MHMMC Biddeford’s MS4, has earned a DAISY Nurse Education Award for her compassionate mentorship. The nomination comes in celebration of Nursing Professional Development Week and highlights Jennifer’s mentorship, dedication and collaborative spirit Her nominator wrote:

“Jennifer consistently demonstrates genuine empathy and compassion, creating a safe, welcoming and emotionally supporting learning environment where staff feel valued, respected and empowered to grow.

Her fun, creative, and innovative teaching ideas bring learning to life, making education engaging, relevant and meaningful. She invests deeply in the growth of others, nurturing leadership qualities and supporting nurses as every state of their processional journey.

Above all, Jennifer builds strong, collaborative relationships, strengthening interdisciplinary teamwork and promotion a culture of respect, unity and shared purpose. Jennifer truly embodies the values of the DAISY Award for Nurse Educators and profoundly elevated the nursing professional through her compassion, diligence, creativity, expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence.”

The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses was created to recognize and honor the compassionate care nurses provide every day to the patients they serve. It is celebrated in over 5,400 healthcare facilities and nursing schools in 34 countries. by @mainemedicalcenter

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14 days ago

Several MHMMC Portland nurses and care team members were recognized at the American Nurses Association (ANA)-Maine Fourth Annual Scholarship Soiree and Awards Presentation, held Sept. 15 in Orono. The event celebrates nursing excellence while raising funds to support future nurses through the ANA-Maine Student Scholarship program.

This year's honorees from MHMMC include:

• Jackie, MSN, RN, recipient of the 2026 Extraordinary Nurse Award
• Kylee, BSN, RN, SCRN, CCR, recipient of the Agnes E. Flaherty Leadership Award
• The Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care Unit, recipient of the 2026 Team Award by @mainemedicalcenter

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We had so much fun at our first CHEF cooking class at the MaineHealth Food Pantry – Portland! Dr. Julia Fritz and two of our medical students taught families about the role of iron in our bodies and we made delicious bean tacos.

Want to join us for our next free cooking class on Oct. 26? We’d love to see you, but registration is required. Send us an email chef@mainehealth.org to learn more! by @mainemedicalcenter

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We're bursting with pride for the nearly 120 MaineHealth care team members, family members, and even a few four-legged friends who participated in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention- Maine Chapter Out of the Darkness Walks in Brunswick and Portland this September. 💜

From the inaugural Brunswick walk with Team Rise MaineHealth to Portland, where Team MaineHealth Beacon of Hope remained the largest team, our colleagues showed up with passion, purpose, and commitment. Not even a Nor'easter could stop them from continuing its six-year tradition of unwavering support for suicide awareness.

Thank you to everyone who walked, supported, and cheered for both teams. Together, we sent a powerful message across our communities: no one has to walk this journey alone. #suicideawareness Team MaineHealth Beacon of Hope - A large group of people wearing matching red shirts poses outdoors near a body of water, with a cloudy sky above. Some individuals are standing while others kneel or sit in the front. The group appears to be at a community or team event. by @mainemedicalcenter

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Hillary, a Clinical Nurse Educator at MHMMC Portland, has earned a DAISY Nurse Education Award for her critical work on the hospital’s “Care Crew Academy,” a transition-to-practice program designed to support newly licensed nurses. The nomination, submitted by a colleague, explains how Hillary’s vision and dedication grew a new idea into a department-wide initiative, with 93 newly licensed nurses taking part in the program in the summer of 2025.

Her nominator explained why Hillary’s guidance has meant so much to so many new nurses:

“Hillary is one of the most compassionate educators I have had the pleasure of working with. She creates a welcoming, supportive and psychologically safe learning environment where nurses feel valued, respected and encouraged to grow. Her empathy and genuine concern for learners foster meaningful connections and help newly licensed nurses build confidence as they transition into professional practice. Hillary's approachable nature and unwavering support allow nurses to seek guidance without hesitation, knowing they will be met with understanding, encouragement, and constructive feedback."

"Hillary readily embraces change, modifies teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners, and consistently seeks innovative ways to enhance the learning experience. I am incredibly proud to work alongside her and witness the extraordinary impact she has made on nursing education.” by @mainemedicalcenter

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