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The new rules are effective December 4, 2020 for Southern Maine Health Care locations and medical practices. They are intended to safeguard patients, visitors and staff during the ongoing pandemic.

This policy is an update to the visitor restrictions imposed on Friday, March 20, 2020 and updated on June 16, July 20 and again on November 18. This latest update will take effect on December 4, 2020 and shall remain in effect until further notice.

LincolnHealth is accepting applications for the winter Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class through Friday, December 4. The class will begin Tuesday, January 19, 2021 and is offered at no cost to the student.

Mt. Washington Valley organizations will soon be able to offer older adults with dementia and their caregivers additional evidence-based programs and services over the next few years.

Schools, child care programs, out-of-school programs and health care practices are working together to decrease childhood obesity, one healthy choice at a time.

The outpatient laboratories on LincolnHealth’s Miles Campus and the Family Care Center on the St. Andrews Campus have been offering scheduled appointments since June.

Exposure to Rural Medicine at LincolnHealth through the Maine Track Program Helped Valerie Smith Define Her Career Direction

Stacy Merrill has been named Southern Maine Health Care’s 2020 Caregiver of the Year. Merrill is a valuable member of the SMHC team and emanates SMHC’s core values of patient centered, respect, integrity, excellence, ownership and innovation.

Nineteen hospital care team members have tested positive for the coronavirus. The positive cases are not thought to pose a significant risk to patients as hospital staff has been consistent in the use of protective equipment shown to minimize transmission.

Twelve hospitals and affiliates celebrated for leadership through annual Gold Star Standards of Excellence program.