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An array of shiny new solar panels now grace the roof of the 28,000 square-foot facility that opened in August 2021. Since their installation, the solar panels have reduced energy costs for the facility by approximately 30%. The panels have also reduced 13,329+ pounds of CO2 emission, which is equivalent to planting more than 100 trees, and those numbers are rising every day.

Cheryl Dedian has been named Southern Maine Health Care’s 2022 Caregiver of the Year. Dedian is a Respiratory Therapist at the Biddeford Medical Center.

The restaurant in Portland’s West End is selling a limited number of locally-sourced trees with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital.

Vaccines for the flu and COVID-19 will be available and administered based on eligibility. COVID-19 booster shots will be available to those who have completed the initial vaccine series.

Dr. Lauren Frye is leading a 25-person medical team to a clinic in Kenya next month to provide women’s health among other services.

The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital recognizes Mount Washington Valley Rural Health Primary Care for Excellence in Pediatric Care.

This is the fifth consecutive six-month period in which Maine Medical Center has received the highest hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group

Waldo County General Hospital is pleased to announce that Belfast Public Health Nurse Susan Dupler was named Citizen of the Year at the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Chamber Awards Gala.

The unprecedented rise in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among babies and toddlers in Maine is now creating a significant strain on pediatric inpatient capacity across the region. Medical experts from both health systems ask families to take steps to stay healthy this winter.

This year’s golf tournament raised $14,732.65 for SMHC’s Center for Breast Care. Overall, the Biddeford Saco Country Club Ladies have contributed over $140,000 to support care for breast cancer patients in their community.