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Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Junior Volunteer Program 2011
It’s that time of year again! We are currently accepting applications for our Junior Volunteer Program. Students between the ages of 12-17 are encouraged to visit our website print and complete an application and return it to the Volunteer Department.
We have extended our due date for submitting applications to Friday, May 11, 2012.
Our program runs from June 25, 2012 to August 15, 2012. All Junior Volunteers are required to participate in our 2 ½ day orientation program scheduled for June 20, 21 and 22, 2012. If you should have questions or would like more information you may call the Volunteer Department at 777-8369.
Tags: junior volunteer program, junior volunteers, St. Mary's, St. Mary's Health System, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, volunteer, Volunteer Department
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Friday, April 13th, 2012
Wayne Moody, MD and David Wexler, MD are happy to announce a new addition to the team at St. Mary’s Center for Orthopaedics. “Bruce Hamilton-Dick, MD is an exceptional orthopaedist who brings a wide range of skills to our practice including sports medicine,” says Dr. Moody.
As part of his vast experience, Dr. Hamilton-Dick was an orthopaedic fellowship consultant to the Boston Red Sox and Worcester Ice Cats professional hockey club. He was also Director of Sports Medicine for the U.S. Olympic Field Hockey Association during the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia and the Director of Sports Medicine at the University of Connecticut.
Most recently Dr. Hamilton-Dick was a partner at Orthopaedics Associates of Saratoga in Saratoga Springs, New York where he was an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine physician.
Dr. Hamilton-Dick earned his medical degree at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. He performed residencies at Albany Medical College’s Department of Family Practice and Department of Orthopaedics. He is boarded and Sports Medicine Fellowship trained in both family practice and orthopaedic surgery.
Dr. Hamilton-Dick’s other specialties include minimally invasive shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle surgeries.
For more information about Dr. Hamilton Dick or St. Mary’s Center for Orthopaedics, visit us on the web or (207) 333-4710. St. Mary’s Center for Orthopaedics is located at 2 Great Falls plaza (second floor) in Auburn.
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Thursday, April 12th, 2012
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Candles lit for volunteers who passed away in 2011
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Lee Myles, President/CEO
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Patrick Williams, Director of Safety & Volunteer
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Sr. Suzanne Beaudoin, Director of Pastoral Care
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In 2011, our volunteers donated 41,768 hours of their personal time to improve the services we offer to our residents, patients, and the community. More than 250 people give their time, talent, and energy to help strengthen the St. Mary’s Community. Today, Thursday, April 12, a special Gold Mass was held honoring our volunteers followed with a recognition luncheon.
Tags: gold mass, recognition luncheon, St. Mary's, St. Mary's d'Youville Pavilion, St. Mary's Health System, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, St. Mary's Volunteer Department, st. mary's volunteers, volunteers
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Thursday, April 12th, 2012
Once a year the staff at The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders wear Pajamas to work to spread awareness about cancer treatment and the side effects patients suffer from. Studies have shown that cancer fatigue is a very common side effect and it is not always understood or addressed appropriately. It can be increased from cancer pain, chemotherapy, anxiety or depression, lack of good nutrition, anemia and many other reasons.
Fatigue can last a long time and affects your self care, relationships, your mood, employment status and finally your sense of self worth. Every day normal fatigue may come and go and gets better with rest. Cancer fatigue is much worse and causes patients to feel worn out and weak. Most cancer patients says this is the most distressing side effect they experience.
As a team we want to be able to identify and help patients not only cope but manage their fatigue so we wear our PJs to show our support!
Tags: cancer, cancer patients, cancer treatment, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, chemotherapy, pajamas, St. Mary's, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center
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Wednesday, April 4th, 2012
Photo: Left to right: Lee Hixon, Saint Dom’s Athletic Director, and Donald Fournier the school’s Principal, recently presented this donation to Dotty Guild and Evie Taylor of the St. Mary’s Breast Health Program.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
4/04/12
Members of Saint Dominic Academy’s boys and girls hockey teams recently put up a spirited fight against breast cancer and in the process raised $1,500 during “pink in the Rink” night. One of the most popular series of contests in the year is when St. Dom’s plays against Lewiston High School. It was this event that became the platform for the student’s statements and fund raising. During the evening nearly 115 players showed their support for the cause by wearing pink jerseys and/or laces and used pink tape on their sticks. Proceeds raised during the evening benefited St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center’s Breast Health Program.
Tags: Breast Cancer, breast health, Breast Health Program, fight against breast cancer, health program, hockey players, hockey teams, saint dominic academy, St. Mary's, st. mary's breast health program, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, st. mary's regional medical center's breast health program
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Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
3/30/12
Come to a presentation by Dr. David Wexler of St. Mary’s Center for Orthopaedics on Thursday, April 19, 2012 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm in the Bank of America Room, Women’s Health Pavilion, 330 Sabattus St. in Lewiston.
Dr. Wexler will discuss new technology and procedures that cause less trauma during surgery and leads to a faster recovery. He’ll also talk about how knee replacements last much longer than replacements made just a decade ago. Plus, you’ll have a chance to ask your questions.
Dr. Wexler earned his medical degree at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical School, University Of London in London, United Kingdom. He completed a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. For the past 10 years he worked at Northern Penobscot Orthopaedics, Millinocket Regional Hospital in Millinocket.
During his 23 years as a surgeon, Dr. Wexler’s training has included various subspecialties providing a broad experience. His main focus at St. Mary’s Center for Orthopaedics is lower limb joint reconstruction including hip, knee, and ankle replacement.
Seating for his presentation is limited so please call 777-8481 to reserve your spot today.
Tags: bone doctor, joint reconstruction, knee replacements, knee surgery, orthopaedics, St. Mary's, St. Mary's Center for Orthopaedics, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center
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Thursday, March 29th, 2012
Have you or a loved one been a part of St Mary’s Inpatient or Outpatient Behavioral Services? We would like to invite you and/or your family to join our Behavioral Services Patient and Family Advisory Committee. Our group meets monthly with a common goal of improving the patient and family experience at St. Mary’s. For more information please email Jason.
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Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
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Chip Morrison
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Kelly Cole and John Elsman
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Michelle Hould and Karen Clark
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Maura Clark and Dr. Yelena Patsiornik
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Robbie and Amber Lussier and Michelle and Keith Lemieux
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Dr. Mahesh Pandey
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Dr. Ira Shapiro, Barbara Carlin, Karen Clark, and Dr. Yelena Patsiornik
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Terry Rodrigue and Deborah Polley
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Shawn and Jennifer Wright
St. Mary’s Development Office hosted Shamrocks and Shenanigans on Saturday, March 17 at Martindale Country Club in Auburn. The guests, many adorned in celebratory green attire, enjoyed an array of St. Patrick’s Day activities.
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center’s cancer program is the recipient of the event’s proceeds grossing over $36,000. Under the direction of the newly hired nurse navigator and oncology social worker the money will be used in support of patients who need help with prescription drug costs, transportation to and from appointments, and the purchasing of educational materials for patients and their families.
A heartfelt “thank you” goes to the event’s sponsors, donors, and volunteers. With their support, and that of the evening’s guests, the event was marvelous success!
Tags: cancer, cancer center, cancer program, march 17, oncology, shamrocks and shenanigans, St. Mary's, st. mary's cancer and blood disorders center, st. mary's development office, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, st. patrick's day
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Monday, March 26th, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
3/23/12
A His and Her Health Event
With the debate over when to be screened for certain cancers such as prostate and breast, how do you know what’s best for you? Get educated during a Pink & Blue event at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center! On Tuesday, April 17, 2012, urology expert Dr. Michael Parker and breast cancer expert Dr. Marsha O’Rourke share their knowledge about the diseases. Learn what current tests are available, new trends in treatment, and ways to cut your risk of developing cancer. Come to an event customized for a husband and wife team and learn how to protect yourself by asking your questions to the experts.
Join us!
Pink & Blue
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Lepage Conference Center
99 Campus Avenue, Lewiston
Need more incentive? Revelation Massage is providing free chair massages!
To register for this event, please call 777-8458 by April 16, 2012.
Tags: Breast Cancer, cancer expert, cancers, diseases, health event, Lewiston, lewiston maine, new trends, new trends in treatment, pink & blue, pink and blue, St. Mary's, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, urology
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