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Health & Senior Living

300 pounds lost in New Year’s Challenge

DOVER-FOXCROFT — In January, the Piscataquis Regional YMCA offered a New Year’s Challenge to area businesses and organizations.

PRYMCA facility gets updated for 25th anniversary

DOVER-FOXCROFT — This year, the Piscataquis Regional YMCA is celebrating the 25th anniversary of opening their facility on Park Street.

Ada Rockwell turns 102

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Ada Rockwell, a resident of Hibbard Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is celebrating her 102nd birthday.

MRH named to list of Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Mayo Regional Hospital has been named one of the HealthStrong Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the U.

Mayo initiates programs to provide community with more health care options

By Bill PearsonStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — Providing quality care during a time of exploding medical costs and a $484 million unpaid Medicaid debt owed by the state has been a daunting challenge facing Maine’s 39 hospitals since 2009.

You Can: Farm direct market ideas and tips

DOVER-FOXCROFT — You will learn tips and techniques for getting the word out to potential customers for agriculture products from Donna Coffin in the next workshop in the You Can series to be held Wednesday, Feb.

Local Kiwanis groups recognized as ‘Distinguished Clubs’

DOVER-FOXCROFT — At the Feb.

Mayo’s Chadwick certified in healthcare quality

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Nikki Chadwick, RN, MSN, Mayo Regional Hospital’s Vice President of Quality and Education, has attained the international credential of Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ).

Wassabec meeting on March 7

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Wassebec Genealogical Society will meet March 7 at 6:30 p.

Spruce Run and Womancare will offer joint training in March

By Ginger Hutchins DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Penobscot and Piscataquis domestic abuse prevention resource centers, Spruce Run and Womancare, are happy to announce our first joint volunteer training.

CA Dean Memorial Hospital provides digital mammography

GREENVILLE — Charles A.

Diabetes education class at Mayo on March 12

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Mayo Regional Hospital’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center will be offering a “Small Steps, Big Rewards” class from 5-6:30 p.

Dr. Fernow to speak on care for seniors

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Lesley Fernow, M.

Beals House makes stay more comfortable for Maine veterans’ family members

By Bill PearsonStaff Writer AUGUSTA — Valentine’s Day 1999 was a sight that several American Legion Auxiliary members will never forget at the Togus Veterans Administration Hospital in Augusta.

Mayo Seniority program plans Boston trip to see ‘Jersey Boys’

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Mayo Regional Hospital’s Seniority program will sponsor a trip to the Boston Opera House on Sunday, March 3, for the 2 p.

Hannon seeks solutions to challenges facing rural hospitals

By Bill PearsonStaff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT— Whether it’s behind the desk of his former job in Marion, N.

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