The People of Central Maine Healthcare
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Board of Directors Devore S. Culver, Chair
Larry Merlis
Austin Albert, Vice-Chair
Linda Pepin
Marney Chalmers
David Salko, MD
Janet Koski
Lou Silverman
Steven G. Littleson, DBA
Geoffrey Swift
Jim Martin
Hector Tarraza, MD
John McAnuff, CPA
Kip Webb, MD
Senior Leadership Team Steven G. Littleson, DBA President and CEO, Central Maine Healthcare
Kara Aleixo Johnson, JD Vice President, Business and Community Development
John Alexander, MD Chief Operating Officer
Richard P. Kropp, EdD Chief People Officer
Kris Chaisson, RN Chief Nursing Officer
David Paulosky, MBA Chief Financial Officer
Stephany Jacques, RN Interim President, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital
Elizabeth Shew, Esq. Vice President, Legal Affairs
In Memoriam: Our annual report is dedicated to the memory of Thomas J. Bosma, MD Dr. Bosma practiced medicine at Central Maine Healthcare for more than two decades. He completed his residency at CMMC before joining the Mechanic Falls Family Practice and later the Central Maine Family Practice. Dr. Bosma was held in high esteem by his patients and fellow team members and is greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.
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A message from Steve Littleson I am pleased to share this year’s annual report, The People of Central Maine Healthcare. This theme was chosen because without the people inside our hospitals, practices and hallways, we couldn’t take care of you and your loved ones. As you will read in the following pages, we navigated many challenges over the year together as a team and have come together stronger than ever to take care of our communities. Last year’s annual report detailed the steps taken to ensure our wages and benefits were competitive. Those steps proved to be critical to retaining and expanding our workforce. This year we introduced a tuition loan program with our own Maine College of Health Professions to pave the way for affordable access to tuition reimbursement and employment. We partnered with local schools and colleges from every corner of the health system to make connections with students who might be interested in a career in healthcare. All told, we added more than 900 team members to our ranks, filling roles in every sector with a distinguished roster, and a year later have retained the overwhelming majority. Along the way, we were hard at work internally, creating innovative solutions to workforce challenges. With high praise from our nursing team and patients alike, we launched a virtual nursing program to allow more nurses to serve our patients at the bedside and in other critical medical settings. We launched robotic technologies in orthopedics, bariatrics and other specialties. The future is truly here at Central Maine Healthcare, and we are embracing every opportunity to care for you better. Due to a nationwide shortage of obstetricians, maternity care continued to be in flux regionally, statewide and nationally. Our award-winning maternity team stepped up to serve the greater Lewiston/Auburn community this year when St. Mary’s unexpectedly closed its obstetrics program. When a baby is born at Central Maine Medical Center, a chime is lightly played to let everyone in the hospital share the good news. At CMMC, this chime was played more than 977 times to the joy of all who heard it. But like St. Mary’s before us, we faced the difficult decision to close obstetric services at Rumford Hospital to concentrate more broadly on women’s health. For more than 100 years, Rumford Hospital proudly served the River Valley and brought many babies into the world. For that we are grateful and it was hard to turn the page. As the COVID-19 pandemic thankfully began to wind down like a tornado leaving town, there was, and continues to be, work to do to get all systems back on track. With our workforce showing stabilization and growth, we have turned our attention outward, and our communities will see us showing up, volunteering and sponsoring events that are important to us all. We will continue to work hard and smart to deliver the healthcare you deserve from us. We couldn’t tackle our list of objectives without the members of the Central Maine Healthcare Board of Directors, who continue to lead us with their collective steady hands. Four new board members joined us this year, two with strong local ties, Linda Pepin from Rumford and Jim Martin from Lewiston, and two with national healthcare expertise, Kip Webb, MD and Larry Merlis. We thanked and celebrated the contributions of Ann Connelly, Shannon Gauvin, RN, Jolan Ippolito, Sherwood Moody, and Jennifer Weiner-Smith, MD as they completed their respective terms. Thank you for your support over the past year and for trusting us to be your healthcare partner. We do not take that trust lightly and will continue to do our part every day to care for you, your family, our neighbors and mutual friends. From our people to yours, we wish you a year of good health. Sincerely,
Steven G. Littleson, DBA President and CEO Central Maine Healthcare
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Investing in our team members pays off. Big. When Steve Littleson became president and CEO of Central Maine Healthcare, he vowed to invest heavily in our team members, because providing quality care for our patients requires quality staff. Rebuilding our workforce after the shortages that accompanied the pandemic was among the biggest priorities. A commitment to a safe workplace and competitive pay and benefits were among the methods used to retain experienced team members. Our talent acquisition team has been hard at work and helped bring on 932 new team members over the past year!
Above: New team member orientation packs the house.
ADDRESSING THE NURSE SHORTAGE WITH TUITION ASSISTANCE Last fall, Central Maine Healthcare announced it will reimburse students pursuing a nursing degree at Maine College of Health Professions (MCHP) in Lewiston through a student loan program. Following graduation, nurses who qualify within the program guidelines are guaranteed a position at Central Maine Healthcare. In exchange for the tuition loan, graduates commit to employment at CMH for a time period relative to the tuition extended, allowing them to have their loan forgiven over time. Later in the year, the loan reimbursement program was extended to medical imaging students at MCHP and continues to attract new students. The Maine College of Health Professions is owned by Central Maine Healthcare. It prepares students for healthcare careers by offering bachelor’s, associate and certificate programs in nursing, medical imaging, healthcare administration and others.
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ADVOCATING FOR OUR TEAM WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS Over the past year, Central Maine Healthcare has increased engagement with elected officials who serve our communities. Last winter, state legislators and representatives from Maine’s congressional delegation attended an informational session held at the Cancer Care Center at CMMC. It was a chance for our leadership team to speak with them about our top priorities and to answer lawmakers’ questions. One of the legislative priorities this year was a bill to increase criminal penalties against those who physically assault hospital workers.
Above: Steve Littleson speaks at a Central Maine Healthcare legislative breakfast in January at the Cancer Care Center.
CMMC SECURITY: TOP 10% NATIONALLY The increase in violence in healthcare settings received a lot of attention in the news and at the State House. The CMH security team addressed the challenge head-on and received recognition for their efforts. Among the safety enhancements was additional security personnel during the day and overnight at Rumford Hospital and Bridgton Hospital. Security also made changes to the patrol frequency with the goal of deterring problems by increasing their visible presence. The officers received specific training on de-escalation and response to an active threat. “We’re not immune to the challenges happening everywhere, but, yes, I believe our team members and patients should feel safe,” Joe Washuk, system security manager, Central Maine Healthcare said. “The Department of Homeland Security conducted a lengthy assessment of CMMC with security and emergency management. Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital will also undergo assessments. Of roughly 500 hospitals of similar size and geography, CMMC rated among the top 10%. I’m very proud of our team and it’s great to know we’re moving in the right direction.”
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Of roughly 500 hospitals of similar size and geography, CMMC rated in the top 50. That’s the top 10%. I’m very proud of our team and it’s great to know we’re moving in the right direction.
INSOURCING NEW TEAM MEMBERS
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As CMH continued to build its workforce, we reached an innovative agreement with our long-term contractor, Sodexo. Employees of Sodexo in various departments are now officially team members of CMH. The move affects about 200 Sodexo environmental and food service team members, along with greeter services, patient transportation, service response center and switchboard. At a time when many health systems are outsourcing key roles, CMH is pleased to bring these new team members on board and extends a warm welcome to all.
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As part of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging journey, team members helped raise the Pride Flag at all three hospital campuses at the beginning of June, Pride Month, in order to demonstrate solidarity with our LGBTQ+ team members and the patients we serve. From left to right: Bridgton Hospital, Rumford Hospital, Central Maine Medical Center
CELEBRATING DIVERSITY: CENTRAL MAINE HEALTHCARE CONTINUES ITS DEIB JOURNEY We have made great strides in our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) journey this year, which started with the formation of a cross-functional, team member advisory group to help guide this important work.
We have developed an organizational calendar to recognize days important to our team members and communities, including national holidays, religious holidays, diversity days, healthcare observances and much more. The most important acknowledgment we made as an organization in this work is that achieving diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging is not a destination, but a continuous journey that requires commitment from every team member.
Connecting with local organizations that are leading this work in central Maine, we brought DEIB and psychological safety training to our team members.
Left and center: Central Maine Healthcare participates in Honoring Resilience, a Juneteenth event. Right: Mendy Goonan, chief experience officer, speaks at the Inclusion Maine Conference.
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Innovation
Above: A virtual nurse onboards a patient in the CMMC Emergency Department.
VIRTUAL NURSING: THE FUTURE IS HERE CMH has partnered with Hicuity Health, a national telehealth services provider in virtual nursing. Virtual nursing is an innovation in technology that allows us to use remote registered nurses to support patient care by viewing and communicating with patients via cameras. Virtual nurses are used for a variety of work, including admission assessments and monitoring patients who need more extensive resources.
strain on bedside nurses and free them up to provide more hands-on care. “This is an exciting opportunity to expand our nursing presence and partner with other agencies to provide care,” said Kris Chaisson, RN, chief nursing officer. “With workforce challenges at a critical level in nursing, we have found an innovative and creative way to meet our patients’ needs.”
This technology allows remote nurses to provide discharge education and other tasks that will reduce
NEW HOSPITALIST PROGRAM HELPS PATIENTS GET BETTER, FASTER CMH physicians and team members are always focused on providing exceptional care to our patients, and often that means taking initiative and thinking outside the box. A pilot program was initiated by Joshua Slep, MD, a hospitalist fellow at CMMC. Dr. Slep assembled a go-to team of hospitalists that focuses on performing inpatient procedures at the bedside.
“Our patients can get better, faster and be home sooner,” said Dr. Slep. “Our plan is to expand the types of procedures this new team can provide and free up our interventional radiologists to focus on more involved operations.”
These procedures are usually done by CMH’s interventional radiology team. With this new go-to team of hospitalists, the procedures can be done more quickly, right at the patient’s bedside.
Right: Members of the Central Maine Healthcare hospitalist team who work at all three CMH hospitals
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Rumford Hospital MILESTONE FOR TOP-NOTCH CARDIAC TEAM After a year of detailed data collection, late nights completing required applications and ongoing classes to meet education requirements, Rumford Hospital’s cardiac and pulmonary rehab team achieved their three-year certification. This is the third three-year certification awarded to the team by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The Association’s mission is to “reduce morbidity, mortality and disability from cardiovascular and pulmonary disease.” Kristy Tompkins, RN, said achieving certification is well worth the time invested. “On a day-to-day basis, we see how much our patients appreciate the care we provide, and that’s more important than anything. But the certification also matters. It’s official recognition that shows the level of care patients receive in this rural area of Rumford, Maine is top-notch.”
Bridgton Hospital BRIDGTON HOSPITAL AND LAKES REGION RECOVERY TEAM UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WALK Bridgton Hospital and Central Maine Healthcare leaders walked side-by-side with staff from the Lakes Region Recovery Center, a nonprofit dedicated to providing peer support and resources for people suffering from substance misuse disorder. “Twenty percent of us struggle with some kind of mental health problem each year,” said Rick Redmond, director of behavioral health, Central Maine Healthcare. “When you’re experiencing these challenges, it’s easy to feel alone. The Mental Health Awareness Walk is about publicly showing our support and driving away stigma. It’s about showing our family, friends and neighbors that they aren’t alone and that we’re here for them.”
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STRONG LOCAL LEADERSHIP AT CMH’S CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS Stephany Jacques, RN, assumed the role of interim president, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. Stephany brings 15 years of nursing and leadership experience to this role, as well as deep community ties as a lifelong resident of the River Valley.
RUMFORD HOSPITAL AND BRIDGTON HOSPITAL RIGHT ON THE MONEY Central Maine Healthcare’s two critical access hospitals, Rumford Hospital and Bridgton Hospital, both received well-deserved national recognition. Money (formerly Money Magazine) includes both hospitals on its list, “The Best Hospitals in America.“ Money partnered with the Leapfrog Group to compile the list. Leapfrog included Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital on its 2021 “Top Rural Hospitals” list late in 2022. The two hospitals were among only 23 nationwide to make the list. The rankings from Money and Leapfrog are largely based on quality and safety.
RURAL HOSPITAL PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP AWARD Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital each earned a well-deserved Performance Leadership Award. The recognition comes from the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX which is considered “the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance in the United States.” The Performance Leadership Award recognizes the performance of the top 25% of rural hospitals in the country, based on quality, outcomes and patient perspective. Rumford Hospital received the award for patient perspective. Stephany Jacques, RN, said, “There is nothing more important to our team members here at Rumford Hospital than providing the highest quality of care to our patients. This award is a reflection of that commitment to our community.” Bridgton Hospital was honored for outcomes. “Bridgton Hospital, like so many healthcare facilities, has faced tough challenges due to the pandemic,” said Jill Rollins, RN, vice president of nursing and patient care services. “I’m extremely proud of how our team members have responded and kept our patients and the community at the center of everything we do.” According to Chartis, there is no better evidence of the value that rural hospitals provide to their communities than the recognition of being a top-performing facility.
Above: Stephany Jacques, RN, interim president, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital Left: Steve Littleson, president and CEO of Central Maine Healthcare, joins healthcare leaders and community members at the Mental Health Awareness Walk in Bridgton.
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Above: CMMC maternity team
Central Maine Medical Center CMMC MATERNITY DELIVERS
Central Maine Medical Center was recognized once again as “High Performing in Maternity Care” by U.S. News & World Report. It was one of only two Maine hospitals to receive the distinction. The judges recognized the maternity unit as being “birthing friendly” for participating in a quality improvement collaborative and implementing patient safety practices that have resulted in improving maternal outcomes. CMMC also maintained its Baby-Friendly designation from Baby-Friendly USA, for providing mothers with the information, skills and confidence to breastfeed their babies. This recognition came on the heels of major changes and challenges for the unit. Last summer, we welcomed providers and patients from St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center after the hospital closed its maternity service. CMMC worked with St. Mary’s to design a seamless transition of care for OB/GYN and other women’s health services. Rumford Hospital also navigated a major transition when CMH made the very difficult decision to close the facility’s maternity unit after almost 100 years of service to the community. The closure came after a long period of maintaining the service, despite declining birth rates, severe challenges in recruiting new obstetricians and the need to plan for a more stable alternative for expectant mothers in the Rumford community.
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AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION RECOGNIZES CMMC FOR LIFESAVING CARE CMMC is among a handful of Maine hospitals recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) for its commitment to the care of victims of heart disease and stroke. The AHA’s ”Get With The Guidelines” initiative promotes the latest, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care. Every year the AHA recognizes hospitals across the country for following these guidelines. CMMC is one of only six hospitals in Maine singled out for this distinction.
THE CMH STROKE TEAM HAS DONE IT AGAIN! After a thorough review, the Joint Commission approved recertification of CMMC’s stroke team. According to the American Heart Association, this certification “is the most demanding of the many certifications and is designed for those hospitals that have specific abilities to receive and treat complex stroke cases.” Speaking on behalf of the stroke team, Claudia Geyer, MD, chief of hospital medicine, said, “The fact that we accomplished this during the pandemic is remarkable. Every team member plays a part in ensuring every patient gets the best care possible.”
Above: CMMC stroke team, with Claudia Geyer, MD, Angela Dubuc, system director of quality services, Kris Chaisson, chief nursing officer, Mark Gorman, MD
MAJOR MILESTONE FOR ROBOTIC SURGERY Central Maine Healthcare celebrated its one thousandth procedure using the da Vinci surgical robot. The da Vinci is a state-of-the-art surgical robot used in minimally invasive procedures, such as gynecological and inflammatory bowel syndrome procedures, as well as weight loss surgery. It includes an advanced set of instruments and a 3D, high-definition view of the surgical area. Investing in the da Vinci is one of many steps CMH has taken to ensure patients have access to the latest technology that reduces the chance of post-surgical complications and allows for faster recovery. “The entire surgical team and I are very proud to have reached this milestone,” said Crystal Alvarez, DO, medical director of Central Maine Bariatrics. “Having the da Vinci robot has been a game-changer for doctors here, but more importantly for our patients, because it enables us to provide a consistent level of surgical skill above and beyond the most skilled surgeon’s human capabilities. It’s all part of our commitment to exceptional healthcare for our community.” Left: Christopher Foote, MD and members of the surgical team
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Leading the Way HIGH MARKS FROM INSURERS CONTRIBUTE TO PATIENT SAVINGS Payers recognize value and quality. In June 2023, Central Maine Healthcare joined Anthem’s Pathway Enhanced network and became a top tier provider under Anthem’s HMO Tiered Option plans. Patients covered under these Anthem plans now have lower out-of-pocket expenses when they receive healthcare services at Central Maine Healthcare. Additionally, Central Maine Medical Center is recognized as a Blue Distinction Center in five clinical areas, with additional recognition in four areas for meeting cost measures that address affordability. Central Maine Medical Center has been recognized by Aetna’s Institutes of Quality® Programs in multiple clinical areas. Cigna has also recognized CMMC for the outstanding value provided to its customers and our patients. Above: Jeff Buck, director of managed care, Accountable Care Organization
CENTRAL MAINE ACO MAKES NATIONAL HONOR ROLL The Central Maine Accountable Care Organization (ACO) has been named to the Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Physician Group Honor Roll. Central Maine ACO includes CMH providers and facilities, as well as several external physician groups. The honor roll highlights physician groups that have achieved exceptional results in their approach to disease prevention and the treatment of acute and chronic illness. Central Maine ACO is one of only four groups in Maine and 58 groups, nationwide, to receive the distinction.
CMH TEAM MEMBERS KEY PRESENTERS AT ANNUAL NURSING SUMMIT Central Maine Healthcare was well represented at the 2023 Annual Nursing Summit at the Augusta Civic Center. CMH staffed information tables with team members providing information about nursing and other healthcare topics. The annual event is hosted by the Organization of Maine Nursing Leadership (OMNL) and was their first in-person conference since the beginning of the pandemic. Among the featured speakers was Kris Chaisson, RN, chief nursing officer, Central Maine Healthcare.
RESIDENCY STUDENTS GO WILD The Central Maine Family Medicine Residency offered a Wilderness and International Medicine (WIM) Track program. The goals of the program are to are to educate residents about pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of injuries and illness occurring in the wilderness and other remote settings. Residents also gain the skills needed to become medical advisors for outdoor organizations, including search and rescue teams, outdoor education groups and international expeditions.
Right: Central Maine Family Medicine Residency team members train to perform medical procedures in remote settings.
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Physician Leadership John Alexander, MD Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Our Provider Team Central Maine Healthcare’s provider team of more than 375 physicians, advanced practice nurses and physician assistants is led by an outstanding team of physician leaders. From our newest chief of surgery, Tim Counihan, MD, to our most tenured chief of obstetrics and gynecology, Jennifer Weiner-Smith, MD, this group of physicians navigated our clinical team through the pandemic. This year alone, the provider team recruited several highly-skilled surgeons to join our orthopedic and surgical specialties practices and became the sole provider of labor and delivery services for the greater Lewiston/Auburn area-nearly doubling the volume of newborn deliveries and women’s health office visits. The team also opened the new multi-disciplinary Cancer Care Center at CMMC, championed advances in technology in imaging and laboratory services, improved access to our hospitals and medical experts through coordination and leadership of our patient transfer center and deployed best clinical practices throughout all of our hospitals, in our emergency departments and inpatient care settings. Providing the right care at the right time for our communities is our continued and dedicated focus, with emphasis on primary and specialty care.
Lauren Adey, MD Chief of Orthopedics
Bethany Picker, MD Medical Director, Family Medicine Residency
Michael Berlowitz, MD Chief of Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute
Mike Stadnicki, MD Chief of Primary Care
Kanishka Bhattacharya, MD Chief of Gastroenterology
Sheldon Stevenson, DO Chief of Emergency Medicine
Rebecca Brakeley, MD Director of Inpatient Pediatric Medicine
Hector Tarraza, MD Chief of the Oncology Institute
Tim Counihan, MD Chief of Surgery
Erwey Teng, MD Chief of Medical Specialties
Claudia Geyer, MD Chief of Hospital Medicine
Jennifer Weiner-Smith, MD Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Centers of Excellence ORTHOPEDICS TEAM EXPANDS WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY Central Maine Healthcare Orthopedics (CMHO) is dedicated to the relief of pain and restoration of mobility. CMHO’s highly specialized orthopedic surgeons and care teams have been providing comprehensive muscular skeletal healthcare for more than 25 years. Among the most exciting developments over the past year is the introduction of Mako robotic surgery for knee and hip replacement. CMHO is also home to the Spine Center and a thriving sports medicine program supporting high school and collegiate teams including Bates College. Also this year, Central Maine Therapy Services had a grand opening for their new clinic next door to CMHO. It offers a full suite of physical therapy services, including treatment for both orthopedic and neurological conditions.
Above: Michael DeFrance, DO demonstrates Mako robotic technology.
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So often, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. It’s a nurse giving a patient a hug. It’s a provider holding a family member’s hand. Bricks and mortar are important, but it’s the people and all of those heartfelt connections our team members make that impact our patients’ lives.
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HECTOR TARRAZA, MD, CHIEF OF THE ONCOLOGY INSTITUTE
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CANCER CARE CENTER CELEBRATES ONE YEAR MILESTONE Team members and leaders had a lot to celebrate as they gathered to recognize the one-year anniversary of the Cancer Care Center at CMMC. The Center received re-accreditation of its breast program by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. The Center also enhanced its team by hiring a full-time breast surgeon, Renee Thibodeau, MD, and expanded access to multi-disciplinary medical services.
FOR THE HEART, FROM THE HEART Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute (CMHVI) celebrated its 20th anniversary. The grand opening took place in May of 2003 with the motto, “For the heart, from the heart.” Services range from conservative medical care and rehabilitation to surgery for common, and sometimes complex, heart and vascular conditions. CMHVI treats as many heart attack and chest pain cases, per capita, as any hospital in the nation. CMHVI was recently reaccredited for its stroke treatment and prevention programs. It has also been recognized by The American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment to treating patients with chest pain.
COLON CANCER SCREENINGS SAVE LIVES The team at Central Maine Gastroenterology knows just how critical early detection is in preventing cancer. These providers took advantage of National Colon Cancer Awareness Month this past March to lead an awareness campaign about the benefits of scheduling an annual screening. Kanishka Bhattacharya, MD, chief of gastroenterology and Winoah Henry, MD, (left) gastroenterologist, encourage all patients and team members to schedule annual colorectal screenings.
WELCOMING OUR NEW CHIEF OF SURGERY Tim Counihan, MD, is Central Maine Healthcare’s new chief of surgery. Among the departments he leads are general and trauma surgery, bariatrics, ENT, urology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as obstetrics and gynecology. In his role, he facilitates care of the patient from outpatient clinic through surgery and inpatient and outpatient post-operative care. Dr. Counihan is a retired colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve Medical Corps and made multiple deployments, including tours in Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq. Among other awards, he is the recipient of two Bronze Star Medals, a Combat Action Badge and a Combat Medical Badge. Top to bottom: Michael Berlowitz, MD, chief of Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute; Winoah Henry, MD, gastroenterologist, Central Maine Gastroenterology; Tim Counihan, MD, chief of surgery
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Celebrating our SUPERSTAR AWARDS Central Maine Healthcare is proud to recognize team members who go above and beyond what is expected of them in order to provide the best care for our patients. The SuperSTAR award is the highest honor that CMH offers. Nominees embody the excellence outlined in our CMH Service Standards in all seven categories, consistently adhering to the principles and exceeding them for peers, patients or the community. Peter Cushman, security supervisor CMMC
Josee Berube, social worker Bridgton Hospital Niomi Harmon, medical assistant Naples Family Practice
Courtney Sullivan, radiologic technologist Breast Care Center Felicia Bernier, Human Resources operations specialist
Carl Barus, MD, emergency medicine
Allison Bruno, oncology dietitian CMMC
Morgan Erskine, RN, clinical coordinator Rumford Hospital
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team members! THE DAISY AWARD® Over the past year, Central Maine Healthcare was proud to have numerous recipients of the DAISY Award. The DAISY Award is an international recognition program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary, compassionate and skillful care nurses give every day. This award is very meaningful to all recipients because the nurses are nominated by the patients under their care. Katherine Gagnon, RN, CMMC Amy Stein, RN, CMMC
Kailey Norcross, RN, CMMC
Jessica Libby, RN, Rumford Hospital Lacey Fogg, RN, CMMC
Lea Tilton, RN, Bridgton Hospital
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Financial Report
Community benefit investments Financial assistance to help others
$3,394,290
Medicaid means tested program
$51,546,238
Community health improvement benefits
$954,072
Health professions education
$1,957,440
Charity care to those unable to pay
$6,118,444
Unpaid costs of medicaid
$27,475,800 $91,446,284
During the past year, CMH sponsored many events, including the LA Metro Chamber’s signature event, Taste the Harvest, as well as the Stuff the Bus campaign and Chamber Breakfast. Several community sponsorships also included participation from our team members, such as the Dempsey Challenge.
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Statement of operations FY2021 Actual
FY2022 Actual
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE
$544,052,013
$595,768,986
Labor expenses
$295,350,537
$323,450,451
Supplies and other
$237,670,227
$260,015,004
Depreciation and amortization
$25,203,451
$21,940,134
Interest
$3,919,780
$3,915,483
$562,143,995
$609,321,072
$22,676,533
$(4,106,801)
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$850,850
$5,878,887
$7,576,052
$10,463,660
$(9,231,985)
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES Non operating revenue Grant funds / net assets used for acquisition of property and equipment Change in benefit pension plan INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS
Balance sheet ASSETS
FY2021 Actual
FY2022 Actual
Total current assets
$231,987,589
$188,661,782
Assets limited as to use
$102,382,154
$83,679,081
Property and equipment, net
$145,018,302
$134,137,555
Right of use operating lease assets
$9,272,611
$17,493,261
Finance lease assets
$10,389,189
$35,714,584
Other assets
$78,810,568
$73,957,074
$577,860,413
$533,643,337
Current liabilities
$121,653,286
$98,629,585
Long term debt
$99,933,454
$93,606,543
Lease liabilities
$21,610,485
$51,993,686
Pension liabilities
$31,453,192
$22,148,629
Estimated self insurance cost
$36,571,548
$32,588,578
Other liabilities
$50,052,623
$28,780,496
TOTAL LIABILITIES
$361,274,588
$327,747,517
Without donor restrictions
$189,152,809
$179,920,824
With donor restrictions
$27,433,016
$25,974,996
TOTAL NET ASSETS
$216,585,825
$205,895,820
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
$577,860,413
$533,643,337
TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
Source: FY2022 Audit
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Community Partnerships
Above: Team CMH wins award for biggest corporate team in Dempsey Challenge’s 15 year history!
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL DEMPSEY CHALLENGE FOR TEAM CMH!
CMH AND LIFEFLIGHT CELEBRATE A 25-YEAR PARTNERSHIP
In their signature tie-dye shirts, Team CMH made a huge showing at the Dempsey Challenge in September, running, walking and biking to support the mission of the Dempsey Center.
Central Maine Healthcare has partnered with LifeFlight over the past 25 years, providing hundreds of flights to and from CMH’s three hospitals every year. The Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport was the setting for the arrival of the newly expanded and upgraded fleet of LifeFlight medical helicopters. After a five-year fundraising campaign, LifeFlight added a third twin-engine helicopter and revamped its other aircraft, enabling them to serve more patients more safely, quickly and reliably for years to come.
This year’s Team CMH roster was larger than last, with close to 200 members, the largest corporate team in Dempsey Challenge history. Together, we met our goal, raising $60,000 for the Dempsey Center which provides services, free of charge, for people impacted by cancer. We’re proud to say Team CMH was the third highest fundraising team last year.
The LifeFlight Foundation raised $20 million to replace and modernize the fleet. The three critical care helicopters now feature more power, speed, larger interior workspace and advanced aviation electronics.
Below: Kris Chaisson, RN, chief nursing officer joins other dignitaries to celebrate the expansion of LifeFlight of Maine’s air ambulance fleet.
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Above: MCHP nursing students host informational health fair at CMMC.
ON THE JOB TRAINING
HEALTHY ANDROSCOGGIN Healthy Androscoggin is a nonprofit, wholly owned subsidiary of Central Maine Healthcare. It is a community coalition whose mission is to create an environment that supports healthy lifestyles and reduces chronic disease in Androscoggin County.
The Maine College of Health Professions and CMH enjoy a longstanding partnership. This spring a group of nursing students from the college organized and hosted a hands-on health fair at CMMC. They provided blood pressure screenings and shared information on a variety of topics, including car seat safety, breast cancer screenings, vaccinations, injury prevention and more.
Among the organization’s accomplishments over the past year: Conducting 513 SNAP-Ed nutrition education sessions, reaching 1,815 participants (youth and adults) with 8,587 total contacts. These metrics met or exceeded statewide targets.
CONNECTING WITH TOMORROW’S WORKFORCE The human resources’ talent acquisition team has been busy all year collaborating with schools across the state to support students as they explore healthcare careers, while simultaneously promoting the many positive benefits of joining the CMH team. More than 1,000 students attended one career fair in Naples where they networked with a team from Bridgton Hospital who shared their experience and passion for patient care.
The Androscoggin County “Let’s Go!” coordinator partnered with 136 sites in the Lewiston/Auburn region to promote healthy habits, which included: 54 early care and education programs, 21 schools, 8 out-of-school programs, 37 school nutrition programs and 16 health care practices. Partnered with the Good Shepherd Food Bank to distribute more than 300 food bags throughout the region as part of the Hunger Vital Signs program.
Another enthusiastic group of team members partnered with Lewiston Regional Technical Center to introduce high school and adult education students to the wide range of career paths available at CMH. “CMH has always been a very supportive community partner,” said Rob Callahan, LRTC director. “The opportunities they offer students are rich and provide a meaningful career pathway.”
Healthy Androscoggin also supports programs for tobacco-free lifestyles and the prevention of substance misuse. They also promote physically active communities and work to prevent childhood lead poisoning. Left: Bridgton team members expose LRTC students to careers in healthcare at job fair.
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OUR COMMITMENT TO PATIENT EXPERIENCE
What Patients Say “Everyone was welcoming and helpful!” Rumford Hospital Outpatient Services
“Your staff is the best! They made me feel cared about and were very supportive at all times! I appreciate them so much! I have had surgeries at other hospitals and your facility is the best and most caring!” C MMC Ambulatory Surgery “It is so nice to be able to go as yourself and be treated with respect, thank you.” B ridgton Hospital “The nurse practitioner I had was excellent. Everything was explained in detail and she also went over testing for issues. She was thorough and I felt she listened to me.” Minot Avenue Family Medicine
“Excellent experience. The doctor was very thorough and caring about my condition.” Topsham Family Medicine “Everyone was very respectful and went out of their way to make me feel good. I couldn’t ask for a better crew. You were all great.”
“The teamwork, communication and high-quality care were exemplary! Anesthesia explained the block. The surgeon and nurses explained the process and answered my questions. I had total confidence in this team!” C MMC Ambulatory Surgery “Very professional, caring and pleasant!” Rumford Hospital Outpatient Services
“The doctor was wonderful and helpful. I felt listened to. Her explanation was easy to understand and supportive. I would highly recommend and would even consider transferring to the practice as a new patient.” Gray Family Health Center “Honestly, since being diagnosed three years ago, I found the staff at CMMC to be wonderful and caring, down to earth and friendly, whether it be a visit or a stay. You have a wonderful team and I am fortunate to have each and every one of them looking after me and my medical needs when needed” CMMC Outpatient Services
“They all listen to me and my family when we have questions or concerns. They get those answered and make sure we are comfortable before we move on to the next thing.”
Bridgton Hospital ED
“The technician took time to have the doctor take a look at the scan and they advised to also scan my stomach. Very caring and thoughtful.” R umford Hospital Outpatient
Central Maine Wound Clinic
“Nurses were compassionate and excellent in their care.” B ridgton Hospital ED
Services
“I was treated with respect and courtesy.” C MMC ED
“Both doctors were so caring and calming. They explained everything they had ordered and gave great details. Highly recommend both of them!” C MMC ED
“This office is very efficient and accommodating. The entire staff is pleasant and welcoming. Kudos to the doctor and the staff. Will be a lifelong patient there! Thank you.” Central Maine Urology
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By the Numbers
1,012 977 37,990
DA VINCI ROBOTIC SURGERIES
BABIES DELIVERED
NEW PATIENT APPOINTMENTS
SURGERIES PERFORMED
17,749
33,312
INPATIENT ADMISSIONS
10,723
938 NEW HIRES
221
MOXIE PARADE
PATIENT VISITS AND TREATMENTS
63
DR. EDDY APPEARANCES
600
VIRTUAL NURSING ADMISSIONS PERFORMED BY A TELEHEALTH NURSE
MARCHERS
9,206 0
CANCER CARE CENTER
ANNUAL PATIENT
11,962
BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS COMPLETED
WELLNESS VISITS
FACE MASKS
383
LIFEFLIGHT TRANSPORTS
MANDATORY IN MOST LOCATIONS AFTER MAY 1
513 23
SNAP-ED NUTRITION EDUCATION SESSIONS PERFORMED BY HEALTHY ANDROSCOGGIN
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PATIENT STORIES
What It Means to Be A Cancer Survivor Deidra was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in February of 2022. The news was terrifying. Since then, she’s undergone chemotherapy and a double mastectomy. Part of Deidra’s journey took place at the Cancer Care Center at CMMC. “The staff was just the best. I just love everybody there,” she said. The Center opened on June 6, 2022 and recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. Hector Tarraza, MD, chief of the Oncology Institute, says before the Center opened, cancer care was located throughout CMMC, making it challenging for patients to find their way around. “Now, everything is under one roof and very patient-centered. We have surgical oncology, radiation oncology and an infusion center all in one building. It was designed to be open, spacious and healing. We want anyone in central Maine who faces a cancer diagnosis to know we’re here for them. When they come to the Cancer Care
I would not have chosen to go through what I’ve been through, but now that I have, I wouldn’t trade it for the world. My whole perspective on life has changed.
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Center, they’re going to receive state-of-the art care. And they don’t have to travel far to get it.” Deidra recently finished a series of treatments at the Center and now follows a routine schedule of what she calls maintenance appointments.
“I would not have chosen to go through what I’ve been through, but now that I have, I wouldn’t trade it for the world. My whole perspective on life has changed. There is no such thing as putting things off. It’s about living in the moment. We’ve taken some amazing family trips lately and we’re building a beautiful backyard patio. These are things my husband and I never would have even considered before I was diagnosed. “I wish everyone could have this perspective without going through the hard stuff, but I don’t think that’s possible.”
Deidra celebrates her last round of treatment with her family by her side.
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PATIENT STORIES
When the Doctor Becomes the Patient Fred Van Mourik, MD, had long recovered from two heart-related issues, including a minor heart attack, and had spent the last decade in good health. But recently, he started feeling sick and noticed a dramatic drop in his heart rate. His wife, June, said, “We both knew this was different from what he had experienced in the past and that made it very scary. This was the third time I had to drive him to the Emergency Department at CMMC– and I was very concerned and worried.” Fred was not your typical patient. In fact, he is Dr. Fred Van Mourik, a retired physician who had spent more than 30 years caring for patients at the Gray Family Health Center, part of Central Maine Healthcare. So, by the time he met up with Michael Berlowitz, MD, chief of the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute and Patrick Aquilina, MD, cardiologist, he had already begun trying to diagnose himself. “Both doctors were very knowledgeable and I had the advantage of understanding what they were talking about. And, even though I’ve only been retired for six years, I was struck by the advanced technology they used to diagnose my problem.” The doctors discovered a major blockage in one of Dr. Van Mourik’s arteries and were able to easily address the issue. “When you have a serious medical issue like I did, people often say, ‘Oh, you have to go to Portland for that.’ But, you don’t. I went to CMMC because I had faith in their abilities. They are highly skilled and experienced cardiac specialists. And it’s important to my wife and me that through everything – from diagnosis to treatment - we were able to stay close to home and at the hospital we both trusted.”
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It’s important to my wife and me that through everything – from diagnosis to treatment - we were able to stay close to home and at the hospital we both trusted.
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Right: Dr. Fred Van Mourik with his wife, June, long-time president of the Women’s Hospital Association, with their granddaughter Nola and family dog, Bella.
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PATIENT STORIES
Double Knee Replacement and Jumping for Real Joy Lisa Boulley was bound and determined to find someone who would listen to her about the pain in her knees. A dedicated athlete when she was younger, she had 14 surgeries on her knees, all of which left her with a very poor quality of life. “At the time, I hadn’t been able to ride a bike with my kids. I hadn’t been able to mow the lawn or rake leaves. I’d seen several doctors and it was been frustrating. They all told me I’m too young for a knee replacement and then cortisone shots stopped working. The pain was excruciating.” Then Lisa met Michael DeFrance, DO, at Central Maine Healthcare Orthopedics. “Dr. DeFrance really listened to me. I told him about all of the surgeries and the pain and it was clear that he heard me and understood the challenges I was facing. Dr. DeFrance suggested a double knee replacement and I trusted him completely to make things better for my mobility and, truthfully my life.” Dr. DeFrance said after a successful surgery, each follow up appointment indicated she made considerable progress. Lisa is also working with Len Farinas, a physical therapist at Central Maine Therapy Services, conveniently I now play with my next door to Central Maine grandkids. I go out and Healthcare Orthopedics.
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“Lisa will tell you how often she celebrates the gains she’s making during physical therapy,” Len said. “She’s exuberant and it’s contagious joy. She lets everyone in the gym know how excited she is.”
walk all the time. At work, people have to walk fast to catch up to me now!
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With a new bounce in her step, Lisa is back at work, full-time, and back to being the active person she once was—with absolutely no restrictions on her activity. “If it weren’t for Dr. DeFrance, for the team and for Len, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I have a new outlook on life. I now play with my grandkids. I go out and walk all the time. At work, people have to walk fast to catch up to me now!”
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Philanthropy at Central Maine Healthcare Central Maine Healthcare is grateful for the philanthropic support we received from our donors in 2022. Every gift makes a difference by helping us expand our mission to deliver exceptional healthcare to our unique part of Maine.
Bridgton Hospital Leader’s Circle ($10,000 or more): Bridgton Hospital Guild Reed and Carolyn Holden Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation The Estate of Peter E. Sheldon E. Jane Sylvester Trust President’s Circle ($2,000 to $9,999): Anonymous Bateman Partners, LLC Marney Chalmers Allan Demaree Matthew H. Frank Hancock Lumber Company Heather Rorer Sponsor ($1,000-$1,999): Connected Office Technologies First Light Homecare Howell Laboratories Richard Kropp Leaderboard of Boston Lifeflight Foundation Maine Eco Homes Matt Vierra Insurance Mountain View Dentistry NAHGA Claim Services Norman C. Nicholson, Jr. Norway Savings Bank Oxford Casino United Ambulance Service SuperShoes Associate ($500-$999): Stephen E. Bachand Alice Gold William L. Graham In honor of Marney Chalmers John J. Reardon, Jr. In memory of Elizabeth Reardon Carol Rigolot Al D. Sabaka Bryan A. Thompson Paul Woodruff David. L. Vassar
McDonald Motors Auto Group Arthur J. Murphy Elizabeth Shew Alan and Kathy Souza Supporter ($100-$249): Daniel C. Abbott Lawrence J. Balboni Harold L. Bartke Bryan L. Beck, DO Ron Bell Mark Bernfeld Mary Louise Blanchard In memory of H. Mercer Blanchard Michael S. Blake, MD Steven J. Borgesen Jeff Buck Mary E. Clift Catherine Clough-Bell Timothey Cummings Bill Dolan Lee Eastman EDM Services Ellyn F. Elkins Shawn L. Flaherty Barry Gilman Gary Gold Paul D. Greene Mike Hann Tyler Harmon Lynn L. Harrison Peter Hathaway Richard M. Hook Arthur J. Howes, Jr. Theodore D. Jennings Patricia Kenney Christopher Kent Edward Kinney Suzie Kinney Lewis F. Krainin Richard Kropp Kurt A. Lange Lisa LaVallee Dale E. Lord
Kurt A. Lange Matthew Leavitt, RN Raymond Leavitt Kevin Looser William Lundy Philip R. Marsilius C. Scott Matusovich, FNP Dennis McIver Jeff McLellan Glenn Merrill Peter W. Oberg Peter Ocampo Richard O’Connor In memory of Donna P. O’Connor Adam Peaslee Dana Phillips Dariusz Pierko Alan Sabaka Dave Scarlett Jim Semple Arleen H. Shepherd Christine B. Siegrist Elizabeth Shew Robert W. Snyder Janet R. Ver Planck George S. Writer, IV Glen Yale Elizabeth G. Zartarian Friends ($50-$99): Frances A. Deslauriers Linda R. Burnham Michael A. Foye Thomas R. Robinson Andrew Sanborn Alfred W. St. Germain Irene St. Germaine Carol S. Sudduth James M. Van Metre Wayne G. Whitney
Bridgton Hospital’s 30th annual golf tournament
Patron ($250-$499): Edmund A. Buschmann Stephen G. Cavicchi Chalmers Insurance Group Catherine Clough-Bell Hopewell H. Darneille, III Day Glow Electric William A. Findeisen Hannaford Bloomin’ 4 Good Program Erin Hayes Edward I. Kinney Thomas H. Leonard
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Neighbors (up to $49) Matt Enking Dana Flanders Mildred E. Gilbert Diana Guzzi Carl A. Hurley In memory of Miles Baker, Jr. William R. MacDonald Melissa McIver Nancy A. Murphy Kate O’Halloran Richard Ramage William B. Pitas, Jr. Samuel Schabb
Bridgton Hospital Annual Golf Tournament: Gold Sponsor: Bateman Partners, LLC Lunch Sponsor: Hancock Lumber Company, Inc. Hole Sponsors: Bridgton Academy Connected Office Technologies FirstLight Home Care Howell Laboratories, Inc. Maine Eco Homes Matt Vierra Insurance
Mountain View Dentistry NAGHA Claim Services Norway Savings Bank Shawnee Peak Oxford Casino United Ambulance Service Flag Sponsors: Chalmers Insurance Group Day Glow Electric Macdonald Motors Auto Group Team Sponsor: Lifeflight Foundation
Arbor House celebrates “ that the 30 years I am so grateful Arbor House was built on the simple idea that nothing else should matter when you are focused on helping a family member get well. Arbor House provides a safe place to stay, prepare meals and recharge while keeping close to a hospitalized loved one throughout their treatment.
Arbor House was available for me during my son’s critical illness. I’ve been here for 26 nights and my son is almost fully recovered. What a blessing it was to be with him.
Central Maine Medical Center Humanitarian ($5,000 or more): Robert P. Barry Irrevocable Trust Bateman Partners, LLC The Betterment Fund Jeffrey L. Brickman David H. Cook Deborah E. Dunlap Avasthi Walter L. Emerson Industrial Roofing Corp. Roger Jewett Steven G. Littleson Susan and Philip Morgan MBA Architecture Marie C. Stone Living Trust Merson Charitable Remainder Annual Trust NBT Bank, N.A. Super Shoes Hector Tarraza, MD Benefactor ($2,500-$4,999): Anonymous John Alexander, MD Jolan Ippolito Mark Ratner Founder ($1,000 -$2,499): Austin R. Albert Gisele Castonguay Kristine Chaisson Emerson Chevrolet The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation Jason Krupp, MD Maine State Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles Merson Charitable Remainder Annual Trust Steven H. Stantial
David L. Salko, MD United Methodist Church of Auburn Edward Z. Walworth, MD Frank Wimmer Charitable Trust Foundation Associate ($500 -$999): Austin Associates, P.A.. Frederick J. Bishop Paul R. Cain, MD Fraternal Order of Eagles 1248 Kara Aleixo Johnson Rangeley Congregational Church Women’s Fellowship Elizabeth Shew Sodexo Health Care Lee and Stephanie Upton Edward Z. Walworth, MD Therese White, MD Member ($250 -$499): James L. Barr Tricia Barnhard Wendy Greenbaum Ric Eland Lee G. and Ingrid Kendall, MD Leonora H. Knowles Trust Lisa LaVallee William M. Lee, MD Richard N. Legendre L/A Taco Truck David Paulosky Roopers Beverage and Redemption Rebecca Sperrey United Way of Southern Maine Jennifer L. Weiner-Smith, MD
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Family ($100 -$249): Greg Friedel, MD Valerie A. Austin Sally A. Bates Don Bechard Michael S. Blake, MD Marion Browning Jeff Buck SPRQ Burlesque Chair & Fitness Lynn-Eve Davis Denise C. Dennis Rebekah Dube Alice Faucher, RN Jacqueline M. Ferrara In memory of Michael A. Ferrara Danielle R. George, PA-C Philip Gehrke Claudia K. Geyer, MD Lois Greene-Whalen Martin Hochbaum John A. Isaacson In memory of Jackie Culina Jordan Small Middle School Staff Richard Kropp Jason Krupp, MD Theresa Labrecque In memory of Lois Carlin, RN Leo Larochelle Timothy R. Lyons Bruce D. Macomber, Sr. Joan Marci Louise Masse Jeralynn Maurer John McAnuff Elizabeth B. McCall Patricia McCluskey
Dick McKeen Roland A. Metayer, Jr. N. Scott Moore Pinky D’s Paul L. and Debbie Rancourt Kristen St. Peter Michael Stadnicki, MD Mark Steciuk, MD, PhD Mark Steciuma James H. Stevens In memory of Debra Stevens Geoffrey Swift Jacquie Tarnoff Tripp’s Farmhouse Cafe Dolores J. Welch Friends ($50 -$99): AmazonSmile Tricia Barnhard David Bell Remi T. Delcourt Deborah Blake Charities Aid Foundation John B. Cole Louise Comeau-Carrier Conrad B. Conant Bruce E. Condit, MD Cruizin Slice Jason Cunningham Sharon J. Day Annette Dubuc In honor of Deidra Edgecomb Michael Ferrara, Jr. Mendy Goonan Thomas P. Gordon Sally T. Grube Alice C. Haines, DMD Chelsey Hayes Gary A. Henry Dean Ingerson Michael Kenney Judith Labadia Karen Laidlaw Philip B. Laine Kenneth R. Labrecque Suzanne LaCroix Rene L. Lavoie, Jr. Roger S. Leclair In honor of Cindy Leclair Sharon Leeman Rosemary Malpass Cathleen McGaffin John McGinnis Jane E. Mills, CNM Rhonda Obie Susan Patterson Mrs. L. Prue Cora Reny, FNP Charles Staunton Sue M. Tymoczko
Neighbors (up to $49): Michael F. Barrett Traci Beaulieu Dolores Bergeron Normand L. Boulanger Sean L. Branagan Michelle Buckley Pamela P. Buckley Gillian Croteau Janet M. Cyr Diane N. Daigle Deborah A. Eugley In memory of Gordon McGraw Jason Finnimore Melissa Foley Earlene W. Fraser In memory of Shag, Winnie & Kim Frasier Amy T. Gagnon Sarah Guerrette Lisa Grenier, RN Gerrylyn J. Hill Anne Marie Jumper Philip B. Laine In memory of Edward & Renee Laine Mary A. Lalumiere Annette A. Lapointe, RN Rene L. Lavoie, Jr. Kelly D. LeBlond, RN Dwight and Kristie Littlefield Donald J. Malpass Armand Marcouillier Shaad Masood Kari Nadeau Stephen P. O’Bryan Carole Quinn Nicole Rice Barry Ryan Deborah A. Shennett Michael Spina UKOGF Katherine Vincent Danielle Watford Tracey Wagner Jennifer Warriner Sara L. Watson Wellmed Network Harold A. Wills Tara White Arbor House Donors Anonymous James L. Barr Dolores Bergeron Philip B. Gehrke Joanne Gilpatrick In memory of James Gilpatrick Arthur Gott, Jr. Bob Goffrey Sharon Leeman Martha P. Littlefield
Rumford Hospital Mount Zircon Club ($5,000 or more): Ellason Perpetual Trust Rumford Hospital Auxiliary Glassface Mountain Club ($2,500-$4,999): Leonora H. Knowles Trust Speckled Mountain Club ($1,000-$2,499): Matthew and Leah Belanger John Beliveau Nicholette Erickson, MD Jolan Ippolito
Whaleback Mountain Club ($500-$999): Joseph N. Sirois Dorothy L. Adams Donald W. Hopkins Dewey A. Robinson Jean M. Shaw Sons of Italy Stanley’s Furniture Mart, Inc. Super Shoes
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Jeralyn A. Maurer Patricia L. McCluskey Susan and Philip Morgan In Memory of Gloria and George Cotton Donna Nolan Rangeley Congregational Church Women’s Fellowship Charles E. Staunton Sue M. Tymoczko United Methodist Church of Auburn United Way of Androscoggin County Elizabeth Warn Cancer Care Center Capital Campaign John Alexander, MD In Memory of Susan Jane Dubois The Betterment Fund E.S. Boulos Company Jeffrey L. Brickman Kristine Chaisson Marney Chalmers William & Susan Clifford David H. & L.A. Cook David H. Cook, Allied Cook Construction Ann Connelly Estate of Cynthia Crocker Cross Insurance Devore S. Culver Davis Family Foundation Deborah E. Dunlap Avasthi Hugh and Patricia Jones Industrial Roofing Corporation Jolan Ippolito Roger Jewett Janet Koski Jason Krupp, MD In Honor of Edward & Tara Krupp, Cancer Survivors Steven G. Littleson John McAnuff Mercer Charitable Remainder Trust Merson Charitable Remainder Annual Trust Nicholas Michneuitz, MBA Architecture In Loving Memory of Patricia Donahue White Sherwood Moody NBT Bank, N.A. David L. Salko, MD Michael R. Stadnicki, MD Mark Steciuk, MD Lou Silverman, Silverman Collins Charitable Fund Super Shoes Geoffrey & Mel Swift Hector Tarraza, MD Gift of The Tarraza Family Peter Wright
Bunker Mountain Club ($250-$499): Lauren P. Adey, MD Sean Cameron Marion V. McInnis Lillian R. Poirier River Valley Rotary Bob and Louise Stickney
Holman Mountain Club ($100-$249): Leon Akers Elizabeth Anderson Eugene W. Archibald Celia Archibald Edmond Berry, Sr. David J. Blouin Leland R. Brown Jeff Buck Warren Campbell Peter M. Carignan, DMD In memory of Dr. and Mrs. Roland Carignan, D.C. Peter M. Day Mary Anne Dragoon In memory of Donald Dragoon Thomas C. Fallon, Jr. Gordon and Mary Gamble Dr. Shannon Gauvin Mark Grohman Leo A. Houle Richard Kropp Wayne M. Landry Charles O. Lepage Mary L. MacDonald Harold MacDonnell Patrick J. McPhee Antoinette C. Metivier John Pepin Ginny Perkins Herbert A. Peterson Lorraine Phelps, RN Richard Rafuse In memory of William Perkins
Susan M. Rioux Dale H. Roberts Albert W. Spaulding Sally M. Stone Robert L. Thompson Town of Carthage Jane A. Wardwell In memory of Arthur & Alice Wardwell and Jean W. Reynolds James A. Wendt Wentzell’s Auto Nathan Wight Karen S. Wilson Diane F. York Louise M. Zollo Friends ($25-$99): Karl S. Aromaa Reginald J. Arsenault Wilfred J. Belanger Gregory R. Buccina Charlene Burgi, RN Elliot E. Burns In memory of John Winslow Edgar Carrier Jerrold H. Cohen, DMD Esther H. Cooper In memory of Norman Legere Gregory L. Cote Robert Dragoon Scott Fraser, RpH William C. French Paul J. Gass Jean H. Grover
Dr. Charles Foley celebrates his entrance to CMMC on May 1, the first day team members could be “mask optional” since the pandemic began.
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Hannaford Community Bag Program Kenora Hodgson David Hoyt In memory of Robert Dragoon Stephany P. Jacques Earle W. Kasregis Norman O. Legere Patrick Lundy Donald F. Mangarelli In memory of Donald Dragoon Margaret G. Martineau Jeannette F. McLeod Margaret A. Milishousky Dale J. Neuman Robert F. Perry Nelson Perry In honor of Jackie Sinclair Herbert A. Peterson Karen Phelps John J. Power Paul E. Ramsey Raymond P. Robert Kimberly Russell Eva C. Shorey Alfred G. Shorey Joyce A. Stewart In memory of Donald Mangarelli Marshall Todd Benjamin P. Venskus 2022 Annual Giving Tree Sponsors Rumford Power LLC Carlisle’s Inc. Naples Packing James Sysko
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Our Mission To provide exceptional healthcare services in a safe and trustful environment, through the expertise, commitment and compassion of our team of caregivers.
Our Vision Safe, reliable, high-quality care of every patient, every day.
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