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Lymphedema Care in Biddeford
By Madison Johns, PT, DPT, CLT
I am the newest certified lymphedema therapist at MaineHealth physical, occupational, and speech therapy in Biddeford, Maine. I am originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, but moved to Maine four years ago to get my doctor of physical therapy degree at the University of New England. I loved Maine so much after graduating that I decided to stay!
I was first introduced to lymphedema therapy when I was a student at the clinic where I now work. Kaylee, who is now my coworker, mentored me in lymphedema therapy and how we, as physical therapists, can help. I’ve since attended an intensive training course through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies, and became a certified lymphedema therapist by learning hands on skills to manage swelling. Now, Kaylee and I work as a team to help those with lymphedema have the tools they need to manage this for life.
MaineHealth Represented at National Conference
Washington, D.C.
MaineHealth staff recently met with key stakeholders from across the country at the National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco & Cancer Control and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing joint session. Members of MaineHealth participated in a six-month program hosted by the National LGBTQ+ Cancer Network. MaineHealth’s Director of LGBTQ+ Health, Rae Egbert, and MHCCN’s Program Manager of Survivorship, Amy Litterini, represented Maine by presenting a poster of the team’s work on tobacco cessation and data collection. Other members representing Maine included Becky Pearce and Kat Roberts of the Maine CDC’s Comprehensive Cancer Control Program.
