What’s New at St. Mary’s Health System

St. Mary’s Health System is a proud partner of the MaineHealth Cancer Care Network, a coordinated system of care with the support of the Harold Alfond Foundation. Our cancer program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer.

Feeling

By partnering with Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice, St. Mary’s is able to offer Palliative Care services on-site in Lewiston. The Maine Center for Palliative Medicine helps to support and guide patients and their loved ones in navigating the complex dynamics of serious illness.

In December, St. Mary’s Schwartz Center Rounds focused on “Faith in the Stage IV Cancer Patient” and the different cultural learning opportunities our staff is presented with. Members of both our clinical and administrative teams, as well as group of medical students heard from a panel of St. Mary’s oncology staff members.

Cheryl Noe, FNP-C, Kris Dumond, RMA, Amy Marston, RN, and Grace Gallant, SW provided first-hand experiences and knowledge of what it is like to work with a diverse population, and how different cultures handle different diagnoses.

Alice Staires, an RN in our Breast Health program recently spent the afternoon at Schooner Estates Senior Living Community to educate their residents on the importance of breast cancer screenings!