Central Maine Heart Walk

LEWISTON — The Central Maine Heart Walk, which raises money for the American Heart Association, is scheduled for Sunday, April 28 at at Simard-Payne Park.

The event features a onemile walk (with longer options available), healthy snacks and family activities.

The event will begin with a kick-off at 8:30 a.m., hosted by Channel 8 WMTW’s Tracy Sabol and WPOR FM’s Courtney Ross. Activities will include hands-only CPR demonstrations, a survivor speaker, heart disease and stroke prevention information and educational exhibits aimed at inspiring people to improve their health.

The Heart Walk’s executive leadership committee has set a goal to raise $150,000 through corporate donations and walk teams. The volunteer committee includes Beckie Swanson Conrad of the Lewiston Auburn Chamber of Commerce, Jeff Garrison of Central Maine Healthcare, Valerie Marshall of L.L. Bean, Niki Morton of Casco Bay Food and Beverage and Amy Kivus-Rouleau of Spectrum Healthcare Partners.

Money raised at the Heart Walk will fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat heart disease and stroke. The association is the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health and it funds more than $1.3 million in cardiovascular research at Maine institutions, according to a news release.

An additional local association volunteers include Dr. Dervilla McCann, chief of population ealth and vice president of provider affairs with Central Maine HealthCare, who serves as the association’s Board president for Maine. Also volunteering is Kristine Chaisson, director of perioperative and invasive ardiovascular services at Central Maine Medical Center, and a new member of the association’s Maine Board of Directors.

For more information and to register online, visit CentralMaineHeartWalk.org or contact Shelly Afthim at 207-289-2384 or Shelly.Afthim@heart.org.

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AUBURN — Members of the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Lunch Club continue their support throughout the community. Washburn School was presented with a $600 check that helped families receive holiday staples. “With the generosity of the L-A Rotary Lunch Club, 67 families were able to have a bountiful holiday season,” shared Principal Andrew Bard. “Food and clothing were purchased to help families experience a warm and festive holiday. Washburn is very lucky to have the generosity of our Rotary community partnerships.”

L-A Rotary meets every Thursday at The Village Inn restaurant from noon to 1 p.m. Lunch is available for $14; guests and visiting Rotarians are always welcomed. For more information www. lewistonauburnrotary.org and www.facebook.com/lewistonmainerotary/.

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LEWISTON — An experienced radiologist specializing in breast health has joined the team at Central Maine Medical Center.

Dr. Jennifer Barna, a board-certified diagnostic specialist who most recently was employed in a private radiology practice in upstate New York, will start seeing patients at CMMC’s Bennett Breast Care Center in April.

“Dr. Barna’s expertise — and her commitment to women’s health — is impressive,” said David Tupponce, president of CMMC and executive vice president of Central Maine Healthcare. “We’re delighted that she chose to join the team at CMMC and Bennett. She has sophisticated skills informed by more than a decade of radiology experience, and always puts the patient first.”

Her new role is a return to Maine for Barna, who was chief of radiology at Down East Community Hospital in Machias from 2006 to 2008. Trained at the University of Tennessee, she also worked as chief of the division of women’s imaging at University Radiology Associates/SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, N.Y.

“I am excited to be joining the excellent team at CMMC, and look forward to serving the people of central Maine in the field of breast cancer detection,” Barna said.

The Bennett Breast Care Center at CMMC provides a comprehensive range of breast imaging services, including 3D tomography for women with dense breast tissue. The American Cancer Society and the American Society of Breast Surgeons recommends annual screening mammography for women over the age of 40. The new 3D tomography will also soon be available at Central Maine Healthcare’s Topsham Care Center at the Topsham Fair Mall.

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AUBURN — A talented cast of 13 is hard at work in rehearsal for the upcoming Community Little Theatre production of the hit musical comedy “Avenue Q.”

An award-winning musical with a delightful and catchy score, “Avenue Q” focuses on a group of unique 20-somethings who are seeking their purpose in life as they make their way in the big city. Some of the puppet characters we find living on humble Avenue Q are Kate Monster (the girl next door), Lucy (the slut), Rod (the Republican), and Trekkie (the internet entrepreneur). Some of the songs include, “It Sucks to Be Me,” “If You Were Gay,” “Purpose,” and “There Is Life Outside Your Apartment.” “Avenue Q” will be performed at the Great Falls Performing Arts Center on April 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13 at 7:30 p.m. and April 7 and 14 at 2 p.m. Visit LACLT.com for more information.

LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice recently hired Cindy Letourneau as director of human resources. Letourneau is an SPHR & SHRM-SCP certified human resources professional with more than 20 years of combined experience in human resource management and employee safety. Before joining Androscoggin, she most recently served as senior HR partner for Covenant Health/St. Mary’s Health System in Lewiston.

Letourneau earned a B.A. in psychology from the University of Maine, as well as a certificate in human resource management from the University of Southern Maine. She is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and Central Maine Human Resources Association, where she is currently vice president, having previously served as membership co-chairwoman and treasurer. Letourneau has also served as treasurer for the Maine SHRM state council. She currently serves as aboard member with the United Way of Androscoggin County.

“We’re thrilled to have Cindy on our team,” said Ken Albert, president and CEO of Androscoggin Home Healthcaare and Hospice. “She brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise and a solution-focused attitude to the position and she has already begun to make a positive impact on our organization.”

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