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- Ann E. Traynor, M.D. -- Joins Hematology-Oncology Associates
- Growing Through Cancer: Your Personal Toolkit -- Presented by the Patrick Dempsey Center
- Making A Difference Commemorative Quilt -- Sponsored by CMHVI
- CMHVI and AHA Restaurant Event -- May 12 thru 17
- CMMC Student Award -- Goes to Kellie Murphy
- Accenting Women's Health -- Meeting Scheduled for April 22
- 3rd Annual Wilderness Medicine Conference -- Scheduled for April 22
- CMHVI Wellness Van -- Announces April Locations
- CMMC's Wellness Solutions -- Announces Programs Beginning April 14
- Growing Through Cancer: Your Personal Toolkit -- Presenter Marcy Covey
- Benjamin F. Lounsbury, M.D -- Joins Central Maine Ear, Nose and Throat
- CMMC Officials and Patrick Dempsey -- Announce Opening of The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing,
- Central Maine Healthcare and Parkview Adventist Medical Center -- Announce Affiliation
- CMHVI Wellness Van -- Announces March Locations
- CMMC and CMHVI -- "Mini-Medical School" Education Series
- Storm Cancellations - February 13, 2008
- CMMC Wellness Solutions -- Announces February Programs
- Varicose Vein Screening -- Hosted by Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute
- 8th Annual Heart Disease Conference -- Hosted by CMMF and CMHVI February 23
- Confidential Living With Your ICD -- Topic at Central and Western Maine ICD Support
- CMHVI Wellness Van -- Lists February Locations
- Central Maine Bariatrics -- Host Informational Program
- Wal-Mart Distribution Center #7014 -- Donates to CMMC's Intensive Care Unit
- Christopher L. Short, D.O. -- Joins Mechanic Falls Family Practice
- Cardiovascular Disease: A Case For Action -- Topic at Cardiovascular Winter Symposium
- 5th Annual Cardiovascular Winter Symposium -- Cardiovascular Disease: A Case of Action
- Red Hot Mamas -- Speaker Michael K. Ting, M.D.
- A Matter of Balance -- Program Beginning January 7
- Quit for Life -- Workshop offered by CMHVI
- CMMC Wellness Solutions -- Annouces January Programs
- Torah A. Tomasi, M.D. -- Appointed to Central Maine Medical Staff
- Thomas E. Meek, D.O. -- Joins Family Health Care Associates
- Sibling Class -- Scheduled for January 12
- Amy Belisle, M.D. -- Appointed to CMMC Medical Staff
- CMMC College of Nursing and Health Professions -- January Courses
- Steven C. Bonawitz, M.D. -- Presents at American Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting
- David N. Abisalih, M.D.
- CMHVI Wellness Van -- Lists December Visits
- Medicare Part D -- Individualized Sessions
- CMMC School of Nuclear Medicine Technology -- Receives Reaccreditation
- Central Maine Bariatrics -- Informational Program December 5
- David N. Abisalih, M.D
- Managing Stress -- Topic at CMHVI Presentation
- Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease -- November 12 and 15 CMHVI Presentation
- Michael P. Joseph, M.D. -- Joins CMMC Medical Staff
- Tamiko Ralston, M.D. -- Joins CMMC Medical Staff
- CMMC Lifepak Donation
- "Know Menopause: Inside and Out -- Topic at November 14 Red Hot Mamas meeting
- CMHVI Wellness Van -- November Visits
- CMMC and CMHVI -- Sponsor "Mini-Medical School"
- CMMC's Health & Wellness Services -- Announce Programs beginning October 29
- Fall Family Festival -- October 28 at Lost Valley
- Neysan Bayat, M.D. -- Joins Central Maine Plastic Surgery
- CMMC Special Delivery Birthing Center -- Sibling Class
- Clinical Pastoral Education Graduates
- Kathy LaTour -- Guest Speaker at October 17 Presentation
- Cardiac Medications -- Topic of CMHVI Presentation October 15 and 18
- Fifteenth Annual CMMC Golf Classic -- Sets New Record
- CMHVI Wellness Van -- October Schedule
- Manju Hilary, M.D. -- Joins Gray Family Health Center
- CMMC's Medical Imaging Schools -- Graduates 16
- Peter E. Sedgwick, M.D. -- Joins CMMC Medical Staff
- Central Maine Urology Center -- Relocates Offices
- Journaling for Growth and Healing -- Topic at September 5 Cancer Wellness & Support Group
- Cholesterol and Its Relatives -- Topic at September 17 and 20 Presentation
- CMMC's Health & Wellness Services -- Announce Upcoming Programs
- Mission of CMHVI
- Michael K. Ting, M.D. -- Joins Central Maine Obstetrics-Gynecology
- CMMC School of Nursing -- Graduates Pass National Licensing Exam
- CMMC Volunteer Appreciation Banquet -- Honors Senior Volunteers
- CMMC School of Nursing -- Courses for Non-Nursing Students
- CMMC Family Medicine Residency -- Graduation Program
- CMHVI Hosting -- Free Varicose Vein Screening
- David L. Salko, M.D. -- Joins Central Maine Family Practice
- Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease -- Topic at CMHVI Presentation
- Sean Carey, D.O. -- Joins Central Maine Family Practice
- Nutrition Tips for Cancer Patients: Managing Treatment-Related Weight Gain -- Topic at July 9 Meeting
- Ashley Whalen, Oncology Dietitian -- Speaker at July 11th Meeting
- CMMC Junior Volunteers -- Complete Orientation
- Reflexology: Hands On Feet
- CMHVI Will Sponsor -- Free Men's Health Screening
- "Mandalas Healing Circles" -- Topic at Cancer Support Group meeting on June 13
- Stuff Happens: The Catastrophic Stress-Cardiovascular Disease Connection -- June 14 Presentation at CMHVI
- CMMC's Health & Wellness Services -- Announce June Programs
- Red Cross Donor Center -- Seeking Volunteer Blood Donors
- "Understanding Clinical Trials" -- Topic at May 30 Postate Cancer Support Group
- "Women and Heart Disease: What's the Big Deal?" -- Topic at CMHVI Presentation
- "Reiki for People Living with Cancer" -- Topic at Support Group
- "Are Maine's Hospitals And Community Partners Prepared -- To Care For A Large Influx Of Sick Or Injured Patients?"
- CMMC Diabetes Fair -- Scheduled for May 11
- "Eye Answers Express: Emerging Eye Concerns At Menopause" -- Topic at Red Hot Mama May Meeting
- Red Cross Donor Center -- Seeking Volunteer Blood Donors
- Pastoral Education Graduates
- Healing Principles Of Chinese Medicine -- Topic of Cancer Wellness and Support Group
- Wilderness Medicine Conference - 2007 -- To be held on April 17
- "The History of ICD Therapy" -- Topic at April 19 ICD Support Group Meeting
- "Risks for Cardiovascular Disease" -- Topic of CMHVI Presentation April 17 and 19
- Douglas F. DiVello -- Named a Fellow of the ACHE
- CMMC's Health & Wellness Services -- Announce April Programs
- CMHVI Wellness Van -- Visits Gray Family Health Center
- "Red Hot Papas: -- Is There Such a Thing as Male Menopause?"
- Managing Cancer Related Fatigue -- Program set for March 6
- CMMC's Health and Wellness Services -- Announce Programs starting February 26
- Accenting Women's Health -- âBecoming a Woman: What Parents and Teenage Girls Need to Knowâ
- CMMC Presented -- Medal of Honor for Organ Donation
- Central Maine Fertility Center & Boston IVF -- Presentation Scheduled for January 30th
- Paul R. Mailhot, M.D. -- Joins Central Maine Urology Center
- Juergen H. Bertram, M.D. -- Joins CMMC Medical Satff
- Northeast Plastic Surgery -- Joins Central Maine Physician Practices
Ann E. Traynor, M.D.
Joins Hematology-Oncology Associates
Ann E. Traynor, M.D., a medical hematologist and oncologist, has been appointed to the Central Maine Medical Center Medical Staff. She is practicing with Hematology-Oncology Associates in Lewiston.
Before joining the Lewiston-Auburn area, she practiced at Maine General Oncology Services in Waterville and Augusta. She has more than 18 years experience in hematology, cancer care and research.
A graduate of Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Mass., she later completed the Boston University premedical curriculum. She earned her medical degree at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C., where she was recognized for academic achievement in biochemistry, pharmacology, internal medicine and psychiatry.
She completed residency training in internal medicine at the University of Vermont School of Medicine in Burlington, Vt., where she was presented a National Research Service Award. She served a hematology fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. She also worked as a clinical and research fellow at Northwestern University in Chicago before entering the Northwestern University Medical School Faculty, where she served for twelve years before returning to New England.
Traynors professional background includes 16 years of experience teaching physicians as well as performing research, first at the Northwestern University School of Medicine and later at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, Mass.
She has written or contributed to more than 60 scholarly articles on topic relating to cancer and stem cell transplantation.
She is certified in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Hematology-Oncology Associates is a clinical department of Central Maine Medical Center. The practice is also comprised of Nicholette L. Erickson, M.D., and Meghna Desai, M.D. The practice is located at 12 High Street, Suite 205, in Lewiston. The office can be reached at 795-2935.
05/01/2008
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Growing Through Cancer: Your Personal Toolkit
Presented by the Patrick Dempsey Center
Growing Through Cancer: Your Personal Toolkit is the theme of a workshop series being presented by the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing at Central Maine Medical Center. The presenter for all the events in the series is Marcy Covey, a CMMC wellness instructor and owner of Dragonfly Healing Touch, a Thai Yoga Bodywork studio in Poland. The next installment in the series will be on April 29 with Funky Thinking, which will explore how an individual can shake off their inner doubts and become more comfortable with their inner being. This session will meet in Conference Room H in the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Upcoming topics include: May 6: Opening the Heart Some simple yoga moves and breathing techniques can that help practitioners embrace all that life brings. May 13: Exercise, Schmexercise How to incorporate exercise into your life in a way that is fun and manageable. May 20: "Are You Ripped?" -- Anger management tips that can be tools in dealing differently with lifes upsets. May 27. Meditation" -- Meditation is an effective tool in making day-to-day life more peaceful, gentle, manageable and kind. Covey recently finished four years of training with renowned Thai Yoga Healing Arts instructor Jonas Westring. She has also studied Thai Yoga Massage with Kam Thye Chow of the Lotus Palm School of Massage in Montreal and has attained certification in Pre-Natal Thai Yoga Bodywork through the Palm School. A Vermont native, Covey graduated from Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, and went on to create an exercise-wellness program for North Country Hospital in Newport, Vt. In the early 1990s she created the first wellness programs at CMMC, helping to design the CMMC Wellness Center, which she managed from 1995 through 2002. She continues to serve as a wellness instructor at the hospital-based facility, where she teaches yoga classes, leads Fit n Fun exercise classes for seniors, and assists with the Wellness for Life program for cancer patients and survivors by introducing them to yoga. She is certified in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Ropes Course Facilitation, lifeguarding, lifeguard instruction, water safety instruction, cross country skiing, and a variety of exercise modes. Except for the April 29 program, all presentations will be held in Conference Room I on the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone with questions should call 795-8251 or 1-877-DEMPCTR
05/01/2008
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Making A Difference Commemorative Quilt
Sponsored by CMHVI
In celebration of its fifth anniversary, the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute is sponsoring the creation of a Making A Difference Commemorative Quilt to recognize those with or those who have had heart disease. Designed by Suzanne Biddle of Maine Custom Made Quilts in Auburn, the quilt will feature squares displaying the handwritten name of someone who has cardiovascular disease or someone who had the disease and has passed away. The finished quilt will be hung in October in the Charles Day Atrium at CMHVI. Negotiating a life-changing experience such as a cardiovascular disease can be likened to creating a patchwork quilt. The process of diagnosis and treatment, finding appropriate support, making lifestyle choices, and so on, is not unlike selecting fabrics and patterns for a quilt, says Cindie Rice, director outreach, prevention, wellness and cardiac rehabilitation at CMHVI. Putting pieces together to get the best result is a similar objective, whether managing your cardiac health or planning a quilt. The Making a Difference Commemorative Quilt will consist of 6- by 6-inch squares with different designs, fabrics, and adornments to honor both those who are living with heart disease as well as those who died from it. For more information about purchasing a quilt square, call 795-8240 or email prevention@cmhc.org
05/01/2008
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CMHVI and AHA Restaurant Event
May 12 thru 17
In celebration of its fifth anniversary, the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute is partnering with Lewiston-Auburn area restaurants to present A Taste of the Twin Cities, a fund-raiser for the American Heart Association that will feature heart healthy fare. Dine Around Week is set for May 12 through 17. Participating in the event are the following restaurants: The Great American Grill at Hilton Garden in Auburn; Thatchers at the Auburn Mall; Fuel in Lewiston; Macs Grill in Auburn; and Willy Beans Café in Lewiston. A percentage of the proceeds from selected heart healthy entrees offered at each restaurant will be donated to the 2008 American Heart Association Heart Walk. In May CMHVI will mark its fifth year of service to the central and western Maine region. As part of this observance, CMHVI will recognize the regions EMS providers, including LifeFlight of Maine, who play a integral role in helping those experiencing heart attacks and other cardiovascular emergencies get fast definitive medical and surgical care.
05/01/2008
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CMMC Student Award
Goes to Kellie Murphy
Kellie Murphy of Auburn, a student at the Central Maine Medical Center School of Nuclear Medicine, has been awarded the Society of Nuclear Medicines Paul Cole Scholarship. Funded by the Society of Nuclear Medicines Education and Research Foundation, the scholarship was established in memory of Paul Cole, a champion of student education who died in 1986 while serving as Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologists president. The organizations Central Chapter funded two of the 2007 scholarships. The Paul Cole Scholarships provides $1,000 to students enrolled in associate, baccalaureate or certificate programs in nuclear medicine technology. These scholarships are based on financial need, statements of goals, academic performance and recommendations from nuclear medicine program directors. Murphy holds a bachelors degree from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., and an associate degree in radiologic technology from Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights, Ky. Paul Cole scholarship applicants must submit official transcripts, financial information and write a letter to the society of nuclear medicine which describes their background and goals. Murphy wrote about her prior educational experience prior to entering the CMMC program and her interest in nuclear medicine technology. Photo caption: From left, Heather Poulin, director of the CMMC School of Nuclear Medicine Technology, Kellie Murphy, and David Simms, M.D., the schools medical director.
04/22/2008
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Accenting Women's Health
Meeting Scheduled for April 22
Accenting Your Health with Trusted Health Information will be the subject of an Accenting Women's Health program being offered at Central Maine Medical Center on April 22. Kathy Brunjes, a reference librarian at Central Maine Medical Center, will discuss the proliferation of health information and how to find online resources that are reliable. The program will be presented from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Conference Room H, located on the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building adjacent to CMMC. There is no charge for participation. Those interested in attending the program are urged to register in advance by calling 795-2106. They may also register online by going to www.cmmc.org/calendar.html and clicking on Womens Health. Class size is limited. Interpreter services are available upon advance request.
04/22/2008
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3rd Annual Wilderness Medicine Conference
Scheduled for April 22
The Central Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program will present the 3rd Annual Wilderness Medicine Conference on April 22. Sponsored by the residencys Wilderness and International Medicine Program, the event will feature presentations by experts on a variety of topics. The conference is being offered free of charge and is open to anyone with an interest in wilderness medicine. The days agenda will feature the following: Medical Decision-Making in Medicine, Mountaineering and Daily Life with Paul Hoehner, M.D., an anesthesiologist who practices with Central Maine Heart Associates in Lewiston. Hoehner is also a theology doctorate candidate. The North East Ridge of Everest with Bill Yeo of Durham. Yeo, a professional guide and mountaineer, will discuss his May 2006 Everest expedition. Frostbite with Bina Maharjan, M.D., and Michael Gravatt, M.D., physicians with the CMMC Family Medicine Residency, and trauma surgeon David Sooriash, M.D., Snake Bites in Central America with Kirk Silver, M.D., 2007 graduate of CMMC Family Medicine Residency Program Environmental Stewardship: Bells of Everest Project with Jeff Clapp, founder of Bells of Everest. Wilderness Medicine Aspects of Mt. Katahdin Summit Attempt March 2008 with the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine Wilderness Medicine Club. A wilderness medicine mock code scenario will also be explored as part of the days events. A light lunch will provided. The event will begin at 11:45 a.m. and will be presented in the Chairmens Rooms, 12 High Street Medical Office Building, lower level. For more information or to register, email fredaji@cmhc.org or call 795-2803.
04/22/2008
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CMHVI Wellness Van
Announces April Locations
The Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute Wellness Van will visit the following locations in April: April 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oxford Wal-Mart. April 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Augusta Wal-Mart. April 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hannaford in Rumford. April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fryeburg Family Medicine, 253 Bridgton Road, Fryeburg. During the vans stops at these locations, two CMHVI health counselors will provide blood pressure checks, osteoporosis screenings, and cholesterol screenings. (There will be a $10 fee for a cholesterol screening.) Advance appointments are not necessary. Anyone interested in more information about CMMC Wellness Van services is urged to call 795-8240 or email prevention@cmhc.org.
04/08/2008
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CMMC's Wellness Solutions
Announces Programs Beginning April 14
Central Maine Medical Centers Wellness Solutions is offering the following programs beginning on April 14: A Little Bit Of Latin A five-week series led by Diane Williams that covers independent cardiovascular and strength training. It also incorporates group weight training and self-safety skills. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. Hip Hop This high-energy dance class led by Amber Wandell provides a great workout. Hip-Hop encompasses stepping, sliding, popping, locking, and freestyle movements to give participants the moves to develop their own dance style. Participants will learn the basics of hip-hop while dancing to the latest sounds. Students will be able to perform a full routine at end of the six-week class. No dance background needed. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and bring water. Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Personal Fitness Begins with a one-on-one evaluation and program development session with a personal health counselor, then progresses to a structured group exercise plan. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Personal Training A qualified, properly trained personal trainer can help an individual safely start and maintain an effective exercise program, understand and achieve fitness goals. A personal trainer can be a great source of motivation and encouragement, as well as a resource for objective health and fitness information. Step Aerobics A heart-pumping, muscle-moving and grooving workout with instructor Sue Driscoll. Alternates step with muscle work using weights, tubing, etc. This awesome cardio workout is a head-to-toe body strengthener. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tai Chi/Introduction to Tai Chi Tai chi is an ancient Chinese movement art that uses a sequence of precise body movements, meditation, and synchronized breathing to improve health and well-being. Tai chi movements express in a balanced and harmonious form the yin and yang components (opposites) that are fundamental to Chinese medicine. Physical activities through tai chi movement can improve stamina, muscle tone, agility, flexibility, and cardiovascular function. Betsey Foster teaches these six-week series. Intermediate classes: Tuesdays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Introductory classes: Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Both are six-week series. The Joys Of a Flexible Body Bette Swett-Thibeault can help you become more flexible in your movements and in your mind. This six-week series incorporates many forms of movement, including light aerobics, circuit training, stretches in movement forms, and floor work. Balance and core strength training are also included. The class closes with 10 to 15 minutes of relaxation response activities and features low-impact activity that is great for people with back and/or neck problems or other issues that impair movement. Bring a mat if you have one, mats are available if you do not. Wednesdays from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Weight Watchers For more information, call Kathy Hansen at 892-3004 or 653-1007 or email at khansenww@aol.com . Group meets every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Conference Room D, 12 High Street, lower level. Yoga This six-week series with Marcy Covey introduces participants to the world of relaxation and rejuvenation through yoga. Focuses on centering and balance through poses, breathing exercises, meditation, and relaxation. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. or Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Zumba This six-week program with Cynthia Nicholas fuses international music with a dance theme to create a dynamic fitness system. It employs principles of aerobic/fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning, and total body toning. Most participants find Zumba to simply be a lot of fun. Participate once, twice or three times weekly. Mondays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. All programs are offered in the CMMC Health and Wellness Center, 12 High Street Medical Office Building, Lewiston. Fees are assessed for participation in these programs and must be paid prior to beginning the program. Class registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 795-2473 to register or to obtain more information. Information also available through the CMMC Events Calendar.
04/08/2008
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Growing Through Cancer: Your Personal Toolkit
Presenter Marcy Covey
Growing Through Cancer: Your Personal Toolkit is the theme of a multipart workshop series being presented by the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing at Central Maine Medical Center. The presenter for all the events in the series will be Marcy Covey, a CMMC wellness instructor and owner of Dragonfly Health Touch, a yoga bodywork studio in Poland. The series will begin on April 1 with Coping With Lifes Stressful Events, which will explore breathing techniques and gentle yoga postures that can be useful in managing stress. Other topics will be discussed at presentations on April 8, 22, and 29, and May 6, 13, 20 and 27. Covey recently finished four years of training with renowned Thai Yoga Healing Arts instructor Jonas Westring. She has also studied Thai Yoga Massage with Kam Thye Chow of the Lotus Palm School of Massage in Montreal and has attained certification in Pre-Natal Thai Yoga Bodywork through the Palm School. A Vermont native, Covey graduated from Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, and went on to create an exercise-wellness program for North Country Hospital in Newport, Vt. In the early 1990s she created the first wellness programs at CMMC, helping to design the CMMC Wellness Center, which she managed from 1995 through 2002. She continues to serve as a wellness instructor at the hospital-based facility, where she teaches yoga classes, leads Fit n Fun exercise classes for seniors, and assists with the Wellness for Life program for cancer patients and survivors by introducing them to yoga. She is certified in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Ropes Course Facilitation, lifeguarding, lifeguard instruction, water safety instruction, cross country skiing, and a variety of exercise modes. The presentations will be held in Conference Room I on the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone with questions should call 795-8251 or 1-877-DEMPCTR.
Visit The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing at Central Maine Medical Center website.
03/28/2008
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Benjamin F. Lounsbury, M.D
Joins Central Maine Ear, Nose and Throat
Benjamin F. Lounsbury, M.D., an otolaryngologist, has joined Central Maine Ear, Nose and Throat, a Central Maine Medical Center specialty healthcare practice. A member of the Lewiston-Auburn medical community since 1979, Lounsbury until recently practiced with Otolaryngology Associates in Lewiston. He continues to work from his long-time office location at Lowell Court Professional Building in Lewiston. He is practicing in affiliation with Michael P. Joseph, M.D., also an ear, nose and throat specialist. Joseph began practicing at CMMC last fall. A Chicago native, Lounsbury graduated with honors from Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern Universitys Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. He completed residency training in otolaryngology at the University of Chicago. Lounsbury is certified by the American Board of the American Board of Otolaryngology. He lives in Auburn with his wife, Bonnie. Central Maine Ear, Nose and Throat is located at the Lowell Court Professional Building, 12 Bates Street, Lewiston. The practice can be reached at 784-4539.
03/26/2008
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CMMC Officials and Patrick Dempsey
Announce Opening of The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing,
Patrick Dempsey and Kerry Irish, Program Director
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Central Maine Medical Center hosted a press conference with actor Patrick Dempsey to unveil an initiative that will provide direct services to cancer patients from throughout central and western Maine and virtual services via a www.dempseycenter.org
CMMC officials and Dempsey met with media representatives to discuss the opening of The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing, a new service created by CMMC with seed money donated by the actor. Dempsey stars in the hit ABC television series Greys Anatomy.
The Dempsey Center was created to provide high-quality education, support and wellness services to cancer patients and their loved ones. Dempsey decided to support the project as a way of paying tribute to the cancer care providers who assisted his mother during her own battle with cancer. His role in the project will extend over several years and will include personal involvement in a public education campaign about cancer prevention and detection.
The Dempsey Center project includes the development of a patient service facility at the medical center beginning this spring. The project was launched Monday with the release of a website that provides cancer information and outlines the direct services available through the Center. The website will also be used as a fund-raising tool for the Center.
Central Maine Medical Center is a 250 bed tertiary medical center serving some 400,000 residents of central, western and coastal Maine. The CMMC Cancer Center is accredited by the American College of Surgeons and its comprehensive scope of services includes: prevention, community education, screening, medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, support, research, rehabilitation and outreach programs. The hospital also has a long-standing clinical affiliation with the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.
Born in Lewiston, Dempsey grew up in the Turner-Buckfield area of central Maine. In the late 1980s he gained widespread attention as the unlikely heartthrob of such classic nostalgia films Can't Buy Me Love and Loverboy. He has appeared in major motion pictures, various dramatic and comedic television roles, and on stage. In 2005 he won the role of neurosurgeon Derek Shepherd on ABCs Greys Anatomy a hospital drama that has become a major hit. Patrick Dempsey is also the national spokesperson for Breakaway From Cancer, an initiative created by pharmaceutical company Amgen, Inc., to raise awareness and funds to support free services and programs for people living with cancer. Dempsey lives in the Los Angeles area with his wife, Jillian Dempsey, and their three children.
For more information please contact Chuck Gill, Vice President for Public Affairs, at (207) 795-2711.
03/12/2008
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Central Maine Healthcare and Parkview Adventist Medical Center
Announce Affiliation
Central Maine Healthcare (CMH) and Parkview Adventist Medical Center have signed a letter of intent to enter into a corporate affiliation agreement. This affiliation is the outgrowth of a long history of clinical collaboration between the two organizations. The Parkview Adventist Medical Center Emergency Department is staffed by the same board-certified emergency room physician group that provides services to Central Maine Medical Center, Rumford Hospital and Bridgton Hospital. Parkview physicians have also worked closely with CMH physicians on various quality initiatives sponsored by the central and western Maine physician hospital organization.
Joining the CMMC family ensures our continued ability to meet current and future health care needs in our community, Ted Lewis, Parkview CEO. Our commitment to providing quality healthcare continues and it will have added resources as a result of joining the Central Maine Medical family. We will now be able to tap into the specialized management expertise and clinical resources of a tertiary medical center such a CMMC.
We are impressed with Parkviews long-standing commitment to provide both high quality patient care and innovative healthy lifestyle and wellness programs for the people who live in the mid-coast area said Peter Chalke, President and CEO of Central Maine Healthcare in Lewiston. It is very difficult for a stand alone hospital to survive in todays turbulent environment. We have a long track record of working with small hospitals to help them gain economies of scale and improve their operating efficiencies. Parkview has strong community support and we look forward to working with the community in this effort.
Parkviews new medical office building located on Route 196 in Topsham is scheduled to open this summer. The planned physician office building will provide much needed space and offer the community increased access to primary care. New physicians are also being recruited to join the Parkview medical staff. Established in 1959, Parkview Adventist Medical Center is a non-profit acute care hospital originally organized as an extension of the mission of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Central Maine Health Care was created in 1982 and is the corporate parent of several healthcare entities. Parkview Adventist Medical Center joins Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital as a member of the Central Maine Healthcare family.
For More Information Contact:
Chuck Gill, Vice-President for Public Affairs Central Maine Healthcare 795-2711
03/05/2008
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CMHVI Wellness Van
Announces March Locations
The Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute Wellness Van will visit the following locations in March: March 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oxford Wal-Mart. March 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Augusta Wal-Mart. March 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hannafords in Rumford. March 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ketner Pharmacy, 54 Fair Street, Norway. During the vans stops at these locations, two CMHVI health counselors will provide blood pressure checks, osteoporosis screenings, and cholesterol screenings. (There will be a $10 fee for a cholesterol screening.) Also available will be CMHVIs ScoreKeeper cardiovascular risk assessment, a computer application that provides an assessment of an individuals cardiac health in a personalized health status report. A ScoreKeeper report, coupled with the advice of a qualified healthcare professional, can be used to develop recommendations for modifying risk factors for cardiac disease and create a health self-management plan. If the ScoreKeeper participant requests, a report identifying risk factors and plans for modifying health risks is mailed to his or her primary care provider. Advance appointments are not necessary. Anyone interested in more information about CMMC Wellness Van services is urged to call 795-8240 or email prevention@cmhc.org
02/29/2008
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CMMC and CMHVI
"Mini-Medical School" Education Series
Central Maine Medical Center and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute will sponsor a six-part Mini-Medical School educational series beginning in March. The series was developed to provide the community with current information on various healthcare issues. Presenting mini-med schools is a growing trend among research universities and medical schools across the country, says Cindie Rice, director of outreach, prevention and wellness at CMHVI. Such programs offer the public the chance to learn about developments and issues in medicine from doctors, researchers and other healthcare professionals. The series, which is open to the community, will allow participants to learn about the latest breakthroughs and debates in medical science and how these issues might relate to their own health. A background in science or medicine is not necessary to attend the programs. The series will begin on March 12 with Understanding the Human Heart with science instructor Kim Emery and nursing instructor Shannon Packard, both from the Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions. They will discuss the anatomy and physiology of the heart, the impact of exercise and diet on cardiac health, and the effects of commonly prescribed medications. The presentation will include SimMan, a life-like simulation model. All programs will be offered from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Pettingill Hall, Room G52 at Bates College in Lewiston. The remaining sessions include: March 19 Sustaining Behavior Health Change with psychologist Deborah Taylor, Ph.D. She will talk about the importance of sustaining behavior change that has a positive impact on health. March 26 Medical Errors with Larry Hopperstead, M.D., chief medical officer at CMMC. He will discuss how medical errors occur and what healthcare providers do to prevent them. He will also outline steps that patients can take to help assure that errors do not occur. April 2 Viruology with Lee Abrahamsen, a virologist who teaches bacteriology, virology, and cellular and molecular biology at Bates College in Lewiston. The presentation will feature an overview of common viral illnesse. April 9 Current Trends In Treatment Of Vascular Disease with Alan Ingraham, M.D., a vascular surgeon with Central Maine Vascular Surgery. He will talk about state-of-the-art treatments for diseases that affect the circulatory system. April 16 Stress, Depression, Inflammation, and Metabolic Changes with Kathy Lowe, Ph.D., an instructor at Bates College. She will talk about the relationship between stress, depression, inflammation and metabolism, the biological chemical reactions that sustain life. Anyone wishing to register for the program, or seeking more information, is urged to call 795-8240 or email prevention@cmhc.org
02/29/2008
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Storm Cancellations - February 13, 2008
All CMMC events cancelled today due to the storm.
02/13/2008
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CMMC Wellness Solutions
Announces February Programs
Central Maine Medical Centers Wellness Solutions is offering the following programs beginning February 25 (unless otherwise noted): Ballroom Dancing Participants in this five-week series will learn or review basic steps to the waltz, swing, and foxtrot. Participants must have a partner. Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. beginning March 7. Bellydancing Lisa Cummings, a.k.a. Imari has over 13 years experience in this unique cardiovascular exercise. No prior dance experience required to participate in this six-week series. Suitable for all ages and body types. Mondays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Functional Fitness Learn to increase both core and upper body strength and improve the stability of abdominal and low back muscles. Participants will discover how to prevent injury due to improper body mechanics and repetitive motion. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday from noon to 12:30 p.m. Happy Hearts A class designed for people with a cardiac event history including angioplasty, stents, heart attack, cardiac arrest, valve surgery, coronary artery bypass, stable angina, and transplants who have completed a cardiac rehabilitation program and are looking for a maintenance program. The class includes general supervision and individual, independent cardiovascular and strength training. It also incorporates group weight training and self-safety skills. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. Hip Hop This high-energy dance class provides a great workout. Hip-Hop encompasses stepping, sliding, popping, locking, and freestyle movements to give participants the moves to develop their own dance style. Participants will learn the basics of hip-hop while dancing to the latest sounds. Students will be able to perform a full routine at end of the six-week class. No dance background needed. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and bring water. Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Personal Fitness Begins with a one-on-one evaluation and program development session with a personal health counselor, then progresses to a structured group exercise plan. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Personal Training A qualified, properly trained personal trainer can help an individual safely start and maintain an effective exercise program, understand and achieve fitness goals. A personal trainer can be a great source of motivation and encouragement, as well as a resource for objective health and fitness information. Step Aerobics A heart-pumping, muscle-moving and grooving workout. Alternates step with muscle work using weights, tubing, etc. This awesome cardio workout is a head-to-toe body strengthener. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tai Chi/Introduction to Tai Chi Tai chi is an ancient Chinese movement art that uses a sequence of precise body movements, meditation, and synchronized breathing to improve health and well-being. Tai chi movements express in a balanced and harmonious form the yin and yang components (opposites) that are fundamental to Chinese medicine. Physical activities through tai chi movement can improve stamina, muscle tone, agility, flexibility, and cardiovascular function. Intermediate classes: Tuesdays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Introductory classes: Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Both are six-week series. The Joys Of a Flexible Body This six-week program help participants become more flexible body in their movements and in their mind. Format includes some light aerobics, circuit training, stretches in movement forms and floor work. An exercise ball will be used for balance and core strength training as well. The close of class will include 10 to 15 minutes of relaxation response activities. Class is low impact, which is important for people with back and/or neck problems or other issues that impair movement. Participants should wear loose clothing and exercise shoes and bring a mat if they have one, although mats are available. Wednesdays from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Weight Watchers For more information, call Kathy Hansen at 892-3004 or 653-1007 or email at khansenww@aol.com . Group meets every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Conference Room D, 12 High Street, lower level. Yoga This six-week series introduces participants to the world of relaxation and rejuvenation through yoga. Focuses on centering and balance through poses, breathing exercises, meditation, and relaxation. Tuesday and Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 pm or Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Zumba This six-week program with Cynthia Nicholas is a Latin-inspired exercise program that uses a variety of basic dance styles set to international music such as merengue, salsa, and reggaetone. Zumba employs principles of aerobic/fitness interval training and resistance training to help participants burn calories (up to 500 per class) while sculpting and toning their body. Mondays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and/or Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. All programs are offered in the CMMC Health and Wellness Center, 12 High Street Medical Office Building, Lewiston. Fees are assessed for participation in these programs and must be paid prior to beginning the program. Class registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 795-2473 to register or to obtain more information. Information also available through the Events Calendar at www.cmmc.org
02/11/2008
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Varicose Vein Screening
Hosted by Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute
The Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute will host a free varicose vein screening in the Norway-South Paris area to raise awareness of venous disease and available treatment options. Cardiothoracic surgeon Carmine Frumiento, M.D., and physician assistant Danielle George, both of CMHVI, will check screening participants for possible varicose vein problems. The screening will be held on February 26 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the offices of Blue Moon Midwives at 176 Main Street in Norway, located directly across the street from the Stephens Memorial Hospital emergency entrance. Some 25 million people in the United States have varicose veins. A leading cause of this condition is venous reflux disease caused by incompetent or leaky valves in the great saphenous vein running from the ankle to the groin in each leg. In addition to varicose veins, other symptoms may include leg pain, fatigue, swelling and skin ulceration. The condition can progress if left untreated and symptoms may worsen with time. In the United States an estimated 72 percent of women and 42 percent of men will experience varicose veins by the time they are in their 60s. Peak incidence of venous insufficiency occurs in women aged 40 to 49 years and in men aged 70 to 79 years. Common risk factors for varicose veins and venous reflux include multiple pregnancies, family history, obesity and work that requires standing. CMHVI is hosting this free screening to educate area residents about venous disease, risk factors, prevention and treatment options. Varicose veins often force people to dramatically change their lifestyles, especially when they can no longer tolerate being on their feet all day. Multiple treatment options are available for this condition, including a minimally invasive treatment alternative that allows patients to resume their regular activities in as little as one day. Patient satisfaction with minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins is high, and the procedure is widely accepted by physicians and is covered by most insurance companies. Anyone interested in attending this free varicose vein screening event is urged to call 753-3916 for more information.
02/11/2008
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8th Annual Heart Disease Conference
Hosted by CMMF and CMHVI February 23
The Central Maine Medical Family and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute will host the 8th Annual A Heart to Heart Heart Disease Conference on February 23. The event will be held in the Chairmens Room on the ground floor of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building. The program will be telecast to Bridgton and Rumford hospitals. The event is open to both men and women. There is no charge for participation. The conference will begin at 8 a.m. with registration and refreshments. At 8:45 a.m., Cindie Rice, the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institutes (CMHVI) director for outreach, prevention and wellness, will offer introductory remarks. The centerpiece for the days activities will be Journey of the Heart, a panel presentation that will center on the experiences of an actual cardiac patient. The panel will consist of the following: cardiologist William Phillips, M.D., CMHVIs chief of cardiology; nurse educator Wanda Mitchell, R.N.; exercise physiologist Tracey Fegan; licensed dietitian Ashley Whalen; and Erin Guay, a public health expert. Jeffrey Baker of Yarmouth, a former CMHVI cardiac patient, will offer his perspective on the cardiac patient experience. Following the panel discussion and a short break, Ann LoPresti and Louise Devlin from Re-Awakenings Holistic Health Services will discuss how individuals can achieve multiple objectives without experiencing physical and psychic overload in a presentation entitled Pulling It All Together, Making It Work For Me . LoPresti is a registered pharmacist and Devlin is a licensed massage therapist. At about 11:30 a.m., Ashley Whalen will present a cooking demonstration. Following the demonstration, a heart-healthy lunch will be served. Participation in the days event at CMMC will be limited to the first 100 registrants. To register for the Bridgton Hospital program, call 647-6055. Those interested in attending the Rumford Hospital program should call 369-1143. For more information about this event, or to register, call 795-8240. Registrations can also be made via email at prevention@cmhc.org
02/11/2008
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Confidential Living With Your ICD
Topic at Central and Western Maine ICD Support
Confidential Living With Your ICD will be the topic of a presentation set for the February 21 meeting of the Central and Western Maine ICD Support Group. The guest speaker will be Ellie Corey, R.N. She will discuss what those with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator should know about the device. The support group is for individuals who have an ICD. Family members and other support persons are also welcome to attend. The meeting provides a forum for discussion regarding experiences with ICD and will present learning opportunities not only about living with the devices, but about cardiac health issues. The meeting will be held from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Conference Room I on the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building adjacent to CMMC. For more information, call or email physician assistant Joe Sala at 753-3900 or salaj@cmhc.org
02/04/2008
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CMHVI Wellness Van
Lists February Locations
The Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute Wellness Van will visit the following locations in February: February 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oxford Wal-Mart. February 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Augusta Wal-Mart. February 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hannafords in Rumford. During the vans stops at these locations, two CMHVI health counselors will provide blood pressure checks, osteoporosis screenings, and cholesterol screenings. (There will be a $10 fee for a cholesterol screening.) Also available will be CMHVIs ScoreKeeper cardiovascular risk assessment, a computer application that provides an assessment of an individuals cardiac health in a personalized health status report. A ScoreKeeper report, coupled with the advice of a qualified healthcare professional, can be used to develop recommendations for modifying risk factors for cardiac disease and create a health self-management plan. If the ScoreKeeper participant requests, a report identifying risk factors and plans for modifying health risks is mailed to his or her primary care provider. Advance appointments are not necessary. Anyone interested in more information about CMMC Wellness Van services is urged to call 795-8240 or email prevention@cmhc.org
02/04/2008
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Central Maine Bariatrics
Host Informational Program
Central Maine Bariatrics will host an informational program about weight loss surgery on February 6. Jamie Loggins, M.D., chief of bariatric surgery at Central Maine Medical Center, and members of the centers professional staff, will provide a general overview of obesity and weight loss surgery options. The program will include a question and answer session. The program will be held in the Chairmens Rooms on the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building beginning at 6 p.m. There is no charge for participation. For more information, call Central Maine Bariatrics at 795-5710.
02/04/2008
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Wal-Mart Distribution Center #7014
Donates to CMMC's Intensive Care Unit
The Wal-Mart Distribution Center #7014 of Lewiston recently presented Central Maine Medical Center with a donation of $5,000 to support the recent relocation and renovation of the CMMCs Intensive Care Unit. Presenting the check was Jim Farrell, transportation division manager (far left) and Ed OBrien, assistant general manager of the Wal-Mart Distribution Center (far right). Representing Central Maine Medical Center were Peter Chalke, CMMCs president and CEO, and Chuck Gill, the medical centers vice president for public affairs.
01/25/2008
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Christopher L. Short, D.O.
Joins Mechanic Falls Family Practice
Christopher L. Short, D.O., a family medicine physician, has been appointed to the Central Maine Medical Center Medical Staff. He is practicing at Mechanic Falls Family Practice. Prior to beginning work in Mechanic Falls, Short served for more than three years as medical director for the Norway and Augusta offices of Concentra Inc., an occupational health and rehabilitation service. His professional background also includes more than four years as a primary care provider at Oxford Hills Family Practice in Norway, as well as work as an occupational health physician at various locations in Maine, and as an emergency physician and primary care provider in Pennsylvania. A graduate of Gannon University in Erie, Pa., he earned his doctor of osteopathy degree at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford. He served an internship at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Utica, N.Y., and completed family practice residency training at Millcreek Community Hospital and Peninsula Family Practice Center, both in Erie, Pa. He is certified by the American Board of Family Practice. He is also a certified aviation medical examiner qualified to provide Federal Aviation Administration flight physicals. He has training in aerospace medicine and aviation physiology and is also certified by the Department of Transportation. He has demonstrated proficiency in providing osteopathic manipulative therapy He is practicing in association with Thomas J. Bosma, M.D., at Mechanic Falls Family Practice, a clinical department of Central Maine Medical Center, located at 22 Pleasant Street in Mechanic Falls. The office can be reached at 345-9729.
01/25/2008
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Cardiovascular Disease: A Case For Action
Topic at Cardiovascular Winter Symposium
Cardiovascular Disease: A Case For Action is the topic of the 5th Annual Cardiovascular Winter Symposium set for February 1 through 3 at the Grand Summit Resort Hotel and Conference Center at Sunday River in Bethel. Sponsored by Central Maine Medical Centers Office of Continuing Medical Education and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute (CMHVI), the symposium will feature cardiovascular case study reviews and evidence-based clinical evaluation and management strategies. The event is for physicians, resident physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, allied Personnel and others interested in learning about advances in the evaluation and management of cardiovascular disease. Specialty educational credits will be awarded for sessions attended. Topics include: * Everything You Need To Know About HITT * Therapeutic Hypothermia Keepin' It Cool * Improving Door To Balloon Time Pre Hospital And Emergency Department Strategies * Cardiac Catheterization From A Patients Perspective * How To Evaluate A Patient With Carotid Disease * Should Optimal Medical Therapy Or PCI Be The First Choice For Patients With Stable Symptomatic Coronary Disease? * The Aches And Pains of Statins * Device Therapy For Ventricular Arrhythmias: The Shocking Truth * Should Medical Therapy Or Angioplasty Be The First Choice For Patients With Claudication? * Bariatric Surgery And Heart Disease * Management Of Venous Disease * How To: Evaluate A Patient With Atypical Chest Pain * Pre Hospital Mobilization For STEMI: Time Matters * Controversies In Renovascular Hypertension * (Even More) Interesting Cases * How To Risk Stratify A Patient Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery * A Critical Appraisal Of Biomarkers (Troponin, BNP, HS-CRP, Homocysteine): What Does It All Mean? * Coffee, Vitamins, Alcohol And Your Heart Faculty for the event will be: * Robert Bender, D.O., F.A.C.C., invasive cardiologist, Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, Lewiston. * Michael Conrad, M.D., Renal Hypertension Physicians, P.A., Mt. Laurel, N.J. * Lynn Costello, R.N, Interventional Cardiac Catheterization Lab/EP Lab, CMHVI * Julie B. Coyne, R.T.,(R), staff Technologist-Interventional Cardiac Catheterization Lab/EP Lab, CMHVI * Carmine Frumiento, M.D., cardiothoracic surgeon, CMHVI * Carolyn Gaudet, B.S.N., R.N., CMMC Intensive Care Unit (ICU), CMHVI * Sabrina Gowell, R.N., CMMC Intensive Care Unit (ICU), CMHVI * Allan Ingraham, M.D., F.AC.S., medical director, vascular surgery, CMHVI * Kevin Kendall, M.D., F.A.C.E.P., medical director and director of performance improvement, LifeFlight of Maine; director, CMMC Emergency Medical Services; regional medical director, Tri-County EMS * Alan Langburd, M.D., F.AC.C., F.S.C.A.I., interventional cardiology, CMHVI * Patrick Lawrence, M.D., F.A.C.C., non-invasive cardiology, CMHVI * Mark Lanzieri, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I., interventional cardiology, CMHVI * Jamie Loggins, M.D., medical director, minimally invasive and bariatric surgery, CMMC * Margaret McRae, B.S.N., R.N., C.C.R.N., director of Critical Care and Emergency Services, CMMC * William Phillips, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I., medical director, interventional cardiology, CMHVI * Daniel Soroff, M.D., M.S., electrophysiology, CMHVI * Melinda Zimmer-Rankin, R.N., M.S., C.C.R.N., clinical nurse specialist, CMHVI Single-Stay Unit A fee will be charged for participation in the conference. Rooms have been reserved at the Grand Summit Resort Hotel and Conference Center and are available at a discounted cost. Sunday River lift tickets are also available at a discounted price. For more information call the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute at 753-3910
01/25/2008
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5th Annual Cardiovascular Winter Symposium
Cardiovascular Disease: A Case of Action
Central Maine Heart & Vascular Institute 5th Annual Cardiovascular Winter Symposium Cardiovascular Disease: A Case for Action February 1, 2, 3, 2008
Program Overview We invite you to attend Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute's Fifth
Annual Cardiovascular Winter Symposium - Cardiovascular Disease: A Case for Action. This educational conference features case study review and evidence based clinical evaluation and management strategies.
Intended Audience Physicians, Residents, PAs, NPs, Nurses, Allied Personnel and anyone interested in learning about advances in the evaluation and management of cardiovascular disease. CME, CEU and Maine EMS CEH credits will be awarded for sessions attended.
Objectives: At the conclusion of the symposium, the participants will be able to identify, evaluate and optimally manage patients based on clinical guidelines and best practices: 1. To discuss the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of HITT 2. To discuss the role of nursing in patients undergoing therapeutic hypothermia 3. Value the experience of a patient undergoing cardiac catheterization 4. Evaluate patients with atypical chest pain and carotid disease 5. Recognize and know how to manage patients with coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease 6. Identify and manage patients with statin-associated myopathy 7. Compute optimal strategies for management of renovascular hypertension and ventricular arrhythmias 8. Review new options in the management of venous disease and obesity 9. Demonstrate understanding of the use of cardiac biomarkers 10. Assess patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery.
Deadline for reservations is January 9th to be guaranteed.
Download a copy of the brochure.
For More Information Call: (207) 753-3910
01/03/2008
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Red Hot Mamas
Speaker Michael K. Ting, M.D.
"Whats In It For Me? Hormone Therapy, Progesterone, Testosterone and Menopause will be the topic of discussion at the January 9 meeting of Red Hot Mamas, a nationwide support group dedicated to menopause management education. Obstetrician-gynecologist Michael K. Ting, M.D., will be the featured speaker. Prior to beginning his work at Central Maine Obstetrics-Gynecology in Lewiston last summer, Ting served on the medical staff at Malcolm Grow Medical Center at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. He also worked for two years at Yokota Hospital, Yokota Air Force Base, Tokyo. A graduate of the University of California San Diego at San Diego, Ting earned his medical degree with honors at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. He completed residency training through the Integrated Wright Patterson Air Force Base-Wright State University Obstetrics-Gynecology Residency Program at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He served a chief resident during the final year of his residency. As a third-year resident, he was presented an achievement award by the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The Red Hot Mamas was founded in 1991 and has become the largest support group in the United States dedicated to menopause management education. The group provides medical information and peer support to women, men and family members dealing with the physical and psychological impact of menopause, which usually affects women age 40 and beyond. Its mission is to empower women to be educated healthcare consumers and actively manage their menopause. All women, their partners and family members are welcome to participate in the Red Hot Mamas November 8 meeting which will be held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Chairmens Rooms on the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building, located next to CMMC. The Red Hot Mamas meet at CMMC on the second Wednesday of every other month. For more information or to register for the January 9 presentation, call 795-2633 or visit www.cmmc.org/calendar.html
12/28/2007
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A Matter of Balance
Program Beginning January 7
Central Maine Medical Center will present A Matter Of Balance, a program developed to help older people better manage falls and the fear of falling, beginning January 7. As people grow older, they often become increasingly fearful of falling and restrict their physical activity. A Matter of Balance is a program developed at Boston University Roybal Center on Applied Gerontology that strives to help older people cope with their fear of falling and learn to control falls and potential falls through a variety of tactics, including environmental changes and exercises that improve strength and balance. Those who have completed the program say they experienced significant improvements in their ability to manage falls, use falls control, ability to exercise, and reducing social limitations resulting from concerns about falling. Participants learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing their activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and increase their strength, balance and flexibility. Classes for the four-week series will be presented on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the CMMC Health and Wellness Center, 12 High Street Medical Office Building, Lewiston. A small fee will be assessed for participation in the series and must be paid prior to beginning the program. However, funding is available for those who cannot afford the fee. Class registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 795-2473 to register or to obtain more information. Information also available through the Events Calendar at www.cmmc.org
12/28/2007
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Quit for Life
Workshop offered by CMHVI
The Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute will offer Quit for Life, a five-session workshop designed to teach participants to become tobacco-free, beginning January 9 The workshop includes instruction on preparing to quit, getting through the first few days without tobacco, avoiding triggers to start using again, and staying tobacco-free forever. Quit for Life participants receive time-tested coping strategies, information on overcoming addiction, preventing relapse, managing stress, exercise and nutrition. To address the addictive nature of nicotine, the program explains the benefits of nicotine replacement (including patch, gum, lozenge, nasal spray, inhaler), Zyban and Chantix, how they are used, and what the side effects might be. The group setting provides support and the opportunity for sharing ideas about successful strategies for quitting tobacco. This workshop series begins January 9 in the Wellness Center Multi-Purpose Room at Central Maine Medical Center. Other class dates are January 16, 23 and 30, and February 6. (Quit Day is January 23.) The classes will run from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A fee will be charged for participation, but no one will be turned away because of inability to pay. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. To register for the program, call Aaron Swift at 795-2473.
12/28/2007
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CMMC Wellness Solutions
Annouces January Programs
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Central Maine Medical Centers Wellness Solutions is offering the following programs beginning on January 7: A Matter Of Balance An award-winning four-part program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Participants learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and increase strength, balance and flexibility. Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Ballroom Dancing Participants in this five-week series will learn or review basic steps to the waltz, swing, and foxtrot. Participants must have a partner. Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Beginner Bellydancing $60 for 6 week series Lisa Cummings, a.k.a. Imari has over 13 years experience in this unique cardiovascular exercise. No prior dance experience required to participate in this six-week series. Suitable for all ages and body types. Mondays from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Fit-n-Fun This entertaining exercise class is designed for the over-55 crowd and focuses on helping participants improve aerobic capacity, strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Flexible Body, Flexible Life This six-week series offers many forms of movement, from light aerobics to stretching to circuit training. Each class ends with 10 to 15 minute relaxation response activity. Participants should wear loose clothing and exercise shoes and bring a mat if they have one. Wednesdays from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Functional Fitness Learn to increase both core and upper body strength and improve the stability of abdominal and low back muscles. Participants will discover how to prevent injury due to improper body mechanics and repetitive motion. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday from noon to 12:30 p.m. Happy Hearts A class designed for people with a cardiac event history including angioplasty, stents, heart attack, cardiac arrest, valve surgery, coronary artery bypass, stable angina, and transplants who have completed a cardiac rehabilitation program and are looking for a maintenance program. The class includes general supervision and individual, independent cardiovascular and strength training. It also incorporates group weight training and self-safety skills. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. Hip Hop This high-energy dance class provides a great workout. Hip-Hop encompasses stepping, sliding, popping, locking, and freestyle movements to give participants the moves to develop their own dance style. Participants will learn the basics of hip-hop while dancing to the latest sounds. Students will be able to perform a full routine at end of the six-week class. No dance background needed. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and bring water. Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. PACE (People With Arthritis Can Exercise) This program is specifically designed for people with arthritis, myofascial pain, and fibromyalgia. Participants work in a low-key fashion to increase flexibility, range of motion, and balance. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Personal Fitness Begins with a one-on-one evaluation and program development session with a personal health counselor, then progresses to a structured group exercise plan. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Personal Training A qualified, properly trained personal trainer can help an individual safely start and maintain an effective exercise program, understand and achieve fitness goals. A personal trainer can be a great source of motivation and encouragement, as well as a resource for objective health and fitness information. Quit For Life Participants learn time-tested coping strategies and learn about exercise, nutrition, overcoming addiction, preventing relapse, and managing stress. To address the addictive nature of nicotine, the program includes an explanation on the benefits of nicotine replacement, how it is used, and what the side-effects might be. The group setting provides a supportive forum. January 9, 16, 23 and 30, and February 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Step Aerobics A heart-pumping, muscle-moving and grooving workout. Alternates step with muscle work using weights, tubing, etc. This awesome cardio workout is a head-to-toe body strengthener. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tai Chi/Introduction to Tai Chi Tai chi is an ancient Chinese movement art that uses a sequence of precise body movements, meditation, and synchronized breathing to improve health and well-being. Tai chi movements express in a balanced and harmonious form the yin and yang components (opposites) that are fundamental to Chinese medicine. Physical activities through tai chi movement can improve stamina, muscle tone, agility, flexibility, and cardiovascular function. Intermediate classes: Tuesdays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Introductory classes: Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Both are six-week series. Weight Watchers For more information, call Kathy Hansen at 892-3004 or 653-1007 or email at khansenww@aol.com . Group meets every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Conference Room D, 12 High Street, lower level. Yoga This six-weeks series introduces participants to the world of relaxation and rejuvenation through yoga. Focuses on centering and balance through poses, breathing exercises, meditation, and relaxation. Tuesday and Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 pm or Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Zumba This six-week program combines a fusion of Latin and international music with a dance theme to create a dynamic fitness system. It employs principles of aerobic/fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning, and total body toning. Most participants find Zumba to simply be a lot of fun. Mondays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. or Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. All programs are offered in the CMMC Health and Wellness Center, 12 High Street Medical Office Building, Lewiston. Fees are assessed for participation in these programs and must be paid prior to beginning the program. Class registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 795-2473 to register or to obtain more information. Information also available through the Events Calendar at www.cmmc.org PHOTO CAPTION: Aerobics instructor Sue Driscoll leads a class at the Central Maine Medical Center Wellness Center.
12/28/2007
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Torah A. Tomasi, M.D.
Appointed to Central Maine Medical Staff
Torah A. Tomasi, M.D., a pediatrician, has been appointed to the Central Maine Medical Center Medical Staff. She is practicing in association with Central Maine Pediatrics, a physician practice affiliated with CMMC. Prior to joining the Lewiston-Auburn area medical community, Tomasi practiced with Barre Pediatrics in South Barre, Vt., for more than six years. A graduate of the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vt., Tomasi earned her medical degree from the University of Vermont School of Medicine, also in Burlington. She completed her residency training at the Baystate Medical Center Pediatric Residency Program in Springfield, Mass. Tomasi is certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Central Maine Pediatrics is also comprised of the following individuals: pediatricians David R. Baker, D.O., Alyssa E. Goodwin, M.D., Diane R. Hemingway, M.D., Stephen B. Jacobs, M.D., Richard J. Marsh, M.D., Tamiko Ralston, M.D., Aaron Scholer, M.D., pediatric cardiologist Wade Hamilton, M.D., pediatric nurse practitioners Heidi Toews and Jane Marsh and licensed clinical social worker Eileen Fair. The office is located at 12 High Street, Suite 301, in Lewiston. The office phone is 795-5730.
12/21/2007
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Thomas E. Meek, D.O.
Joins Family Health Care Associates
Thomas E. Meek, D.O., a family physician, has been appointed to the Central Maine Medical Center Medical Staff. He is practicing in association with Family Health Care Associates in Auburn. Prior to joining the Lewiston-Auburn medical community, Meek practiced at Mercy Primary Care and Mercy Recovery Center, both in Westbrook. He also worked as an educator at the University of New England in Biddeford and recently completed an international medical mission in Peru. A graduate of the University of Rio Grande in Rio Grande, Ohio, Meek completed two years of post-baccalaureate studies at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. He also completed registered emergency medical technician training at Hocking Technical Community College at Nelson, Ohio. He earned his doctor of osteopathy degree from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. He served a general rotating internship at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, Ohio, and completed residency training in family practice-neuromuscular medicine at the University of New England-Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford. Meeks healthcare experience also includes work as a registered emergency medical technician for Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Services in Wellston, Ohio, and Gallia County Emergency Medical Services in Gallipolis, Ohio. Family Health Care Associates, founded in Auburn nearly 30 years ago, recently became a clinical department of Central Maine Medical Center. The practice is comprised of the following care providers: Charles H Burns, M.D.; Peter B.H Elias, M.D.; Michael R Rifkin, M.D.; Sarah K. Skelton, M.D.; Raymond J Tardif, M.D.; and nurse practitioners Emily Atwood, Amy Bergeron, Dianne Paine, and Jeri Wade. The practice is located at 190 Stetson Road, Auburn. The practice can be reached at 784-7388.
12/21/2007
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Sibling Class
Scheduled for January 12
The Central Maine Medical Center Special Delivery Family Birthing Center will sponsor a Sibling Class on January 12. Designed to introduce children to the concept of becoming an older brother or sister, CMMCs Sibling Class helps youngsters learn what it will mean to have a baby in the home. Children who join the class participate in age-appropriate learning that prepares them for the arrival of a newborn through a process of storytelling and hands-on demonstrations with various props. A sibling class introduces brothers and sisters to the changes they can expect when the new baby is born, said Betsy McGrail, R.N., Special Deliverys clinical coordinator. The class is open to children from four to seven years of age. The class will be presented from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Special Delivery Conference Room. Parents wishing to enroll their children in the Sibling Class should call 795-5559 or register online at www.cmmc.org
12/21/2007
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Amy Belisle, M.D.
Appointed to CMMC Medical Staff
Amy Belisle, M.D., a pediatrician, has been appointed to the Central Maine Medical Center Medical Staff. She is practicing with the CMMC Pediatric Hospitalist Service. Prior to beginning her work at CMMC, Belisle served as a staff pediatrician at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, where she provided acute and well child care to more than 11,000 children assigned to military clinics in the Washington, D.C., area. She also attended high-risk deliveries at Malcolm Grow Medical Center at Andrews Air Force Base. Belisles professional experience also includes service as flight commander of flight medicine and as a pediatrician at the United States Air Forces Yokota Air Force Base in Japan. A magna cum laude graduate of Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., she served a Jane Addams Fellowship at the Center on Philanthropy in Indianapolis before entering the University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington, Vt., where she earned her medical degree. She completed residency training at The Barbara Bush Childrens Hospital at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is certified in a variety of life support protocols. The Central Maine Inpatient Physicians Pediatric Hospitalist Service is a group of pediatricians and neonatologists that provides care for infants, children and adolescents admitted to Central Maine Medical Center. Services provided by the Pediatric Hospitalist Service include: attendance at high-risk deliveries; care of well newborns; care of babies in CMMC's Neonatal Intermediate Care Unit; and care of patients on the Pediatric Nursing Unit Pediatrician Dan Hale, M.D, directs the service.
12/17/2007
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CMMC College of Nursing and Health Professions
January Courses
The Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions in Lewiston will offer the following courses beginning in January: Introduction to Literature (ENG 110) This three-credit course will be presented on Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. from January 9 to April 30. Developmental Psychology (PSY 102) A three-credit course that will be offered on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. from January 10 to May 1. Anatomy and Physiology II (BIO 112 ) This four-credit course includes both a lecture and lab. The course is offered on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from January 11 to May 2. Medical Terminology A non-credit course that will be offered on Monday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. from January 7 to March 13. Anyone seeking more information about these courses or any other educational programs offered by the Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions is urged to contact Kathy Jacques at 795-2858 or jacqueka@cmhc.org
12/17/2007
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Steven C. Bonawitz, M.D.
Presents at American Society of Plastic Surgeons Meeting
A Lewiston plastic surgeon recently presented the results of a study he conducted to a national medical organization. Steven C. Bonawitz, M.D., of Central Maine Plastic Surgery presented a paper entitled Free Tissue Transfer In Private Practice: Experience With 100 Patients at the annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons held recently in Baltimore. The study reviewed his work in performing microsurgical tissue reconstruction using skin taken from donor sites on the patients own body. The technique has many applications including breast reconstruction following mastectomy, closure of wounds in trauma patients and management of chronic wounds resistant to other treatments. All the 100 patients and 107 procedures were done in local medical centers. In the study, Bonawitz explained that tissue transfers, once performed only by microsurgical teams in major medical centers, can now safely be done in community medical centers. This change has been aided by the development of improved technology, including magnification, imaging technology and better instruments and suture materials. Over an eight-year period, Bonawitzs research demonstrated that 97 percent of the tissue transfers were ultimately successful, with overall complication rates comparable to national averages. Post-procedure infections and bleeding problems were less than national averages. The study demonstrated that free tissue transfer can be undertaken in the private practice setting with results that compare favorably with those achieved in major tertiary medical centers. Free tissue transfer is the procedure of choice in many reconstructive situations due to its reliability and versatility, and the technique can be safely offered to patients in the private practice setting by surgeons who are trained in and comfortable with free tissue transfer techniques, Bonawitz said. A member of the Lewiston-Auburn medical community since 1994, Bonawitz completed a fellowship in craniofacial surgery with the Department of Plastic Surgery at Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the State University of New York in Albany, N.Y., he was awarded his medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse College of Medicine in Syracuse, N.Y. He served a general surgery residency with The Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh, where he was presented the Dunmire Award for being the Outstanding Surgery Resident. He completed a two-year plastic surgery residency with the University of Rochester Medical Center Department of Plastic Surgery in Rochester, N.Y.
Bonawitz is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He practices in association with Neysan Bayat, M.D., at Central Maine Plastic Surgery, a clinical department of Central Maine Medical Center, located at 287 Main Street, Suite 302, in Lewiston. The office can be reached at 795-6543.
12/17/2007
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David N. Abisalih, M.D.
David N. Abisalih, M.D., has successfully completed an International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners test that confirms his competency in cardiac pacing and defibrillation. To achieve this confirmation, Abisalih passed a rigorous examination that assessed his skills in cardiac pacing, cardioversion, and defibrillation. Passage of the exam is a requirement for certifying competency to implant automatic cardiac defibrillators, as mandated by the Heart Rhythm Society. A member of the Central Maine Medical Center Medical Staff since the summer of 1992, Abisalih practices in association with Androscoggin Cardiology Associates at Two Great Falls Plaza in Auburn. He performs both invasive and non-invasive cardiology procedures. He is also active in the area of clinical cardiovascular research. A magna cum laude graduate of Boston University in Boston, he was awarded his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, N.Y. As a student, Abisalih was a member of the Alpha Epsilon Delta National premedical honor society and the New York Medical Colleges chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He also studied for a year as a graduate student in biological sciences at the University of Massachusetts in Lowell, Mass. Abisalih served an internship and residency in internal medicine at St. Elizabeths Hospital in Boston, and completed a three-year fellowship in cardiology at St. Elizabeths Hospital in Boston, where he received specialty training in transesophageal echocardiography and the detection and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, as well as coronary angiography and angioplasty. He also worked as a clinical instructor in medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, and served as an affiliate staff physician at Quincy Hospital in Quincy, Mass., and Lawrence General Hospital in Lawrence, Mass. He is certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is also a diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners. He resides in Auburn with his wife, Marie, and son, Zachary.
11/29/2007
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CMHVI Wellness Van
Lists December Visits
The Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute Wellness Van will visit the following locations in December: December 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oxford Wal-Mart. December 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Augusta Wal-Mart. December 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mexico Wal-Mart. During the vans stops at these locations, two CMHVI health counselors will provide blood pressure checks, osteoporosis screenings, and cholesterol screenings. (There will be a $10 fee for a cholesterol screening.) Also available will be CMHVIs ScoreKeeper cardiovascular risk assessment, a computer application that provides an assessment of an individuals cardiac health in a personalized health status report. A ScoreKeeper report, coupled with the advice of a qualified healthcare professional, can be used to develop recommendations for modifying risk factors for cardiac disease and create a health self-management plan. If the ScoreKeeper participant requests, a report identifying risk factors and plans for modifying health risks is mailed to his or her primary care provider. Advance appointments are not necessary. Anyone interested in more information about CMMC Wellness Van services is urged to call 795-8240 or email prevention@cmhc.org
11/29/2007
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Medicare Part D
Individualized Sessions
Central Maine Medical Center will sponsor individualized Medicare Part D sessions by appointment throughout December. During the appointment, each participant will be given a list of the lowest-cost options for acquiring the medications they need. Other Medicare/insurance discount options will also be discussed. SeniorsPlus volunteer Margaret Ross will provide counseling on Medicares Part D prescription drug program on Fridays during December. Ross is a former director of nursing at Central Maine Medical Center and has assisted many individuals with her expertise in Medicare issues. The individualized sessions will be offered between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on December 7, 14, 21 and 28 at the 12 High Street Medical Office Building. The sessions are free and by appointment only. To make an appointment call, 795-2905 or 1-800-564-4555. Specific locations for each date will be given when the appointment is scheduled.
11/29/2007
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CMMC School of Nuclear Medicine Technology
Receives Reaccreditation
David Simms, M.D. and Heather Poulin
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Central Maine Medical Centers School of Nuclear Medicine Technology has been reaccredited by a national academic certification agency. The Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) has reaccredited CMMCs program of advanced study in nuclear medicine technology. The five-year accreditation followed an on-site visit by a JRCNMT survey team. The CMMC School of Nuclear Medicine Technology provides a one-year program of study in a specialized branch of radiology concerned with the use of radioactive materials to diagnose and treat disease. The report of the Joint Review Committee evaluators noted several strengths of the program, including: a program director and faculty who provide a strong didactic and clinical education; strong administrative support of the educational program; and an active medical director and clinical staff who provide high quality education in Nuclear Medicine Technology. The school was created in 1997 to offer a formal education program to radiologic technologists wishing to gain greater proficiency in nuclear medicine applications. The program has been expanded to accept applicants with a bachelors degree and healthcare experience in addition to radiologic technologists. The program's curriculum includes training in physics, nuclear medicine procedures, radiopharmacy and radiobiology. Students gain practical experience at Central Maine Medical Center, Franklin Memorial Hospital, Maine Medical Center, Mercy Hospital, Maine General Healthcare, Eastern Maine Medical Center, Alliance Imaging and Pharm-Corp of Maine. The recent site visit has allowed an increase in the total capacity to eleven students each year. As the only Nuclear Medicine Technology Program in Maine, the program is meeting the needs of nuclear medicine technology within the state. The School of Nuclear Medicine Technology has been in existence for 10 years. Our graduates have had a 100 percent pass rate on the national examinations and a 100 percent placement rate in the field. There is a demand for nuclear medicine technologists nationwide. We are pleased to receive such a great review from the JRCNMT as it confirms that we are meeting their standards of providing a quality education in nuclear medicine technology, said Heather Poulin, the school's director. Anyone seeking more information should call Heather Poulin or Judy Ripley at 795-5974.
11/29/2007
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Central Maine Bariatrics
Informational Program December 5
Central Maine Bariatrics will host an informational program about weight loss surgery on December 5. Jamie Loggins, M.D., chief of bariatric surgery at Central Maine Medical Center, and members of the centers professional staff, will provide a general overview of obesity and weight loss surgery options. The program will include a question and answer session. The program will be held in the Chairmens Rooms on the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There is no charge for participation. For more information, call Central Maine Bariatrics at 795-5710.
11/29/2007
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David N. Abisalih, M.D
David N. Abisalih, M.D., has successfully completed an International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners test that confirms his competency in cardiac pacing and defibrillation. To achieve this confirmation, Abisalih passed a rigorous examination that assessed his skills in cardiac pacing, cardioversion, and defibrillation. Passage of the exam is a requirement for certifying competency to implant automatic cardiac defibrillators, as mandated by the Heart Rhythm Society. A member of the Central Maine Medical Center Medical Staff since the summer of 1992, Abisalih practices in association with Androscoggin Cardiology Associates at Two Great Falls Plaza in Auburn. He performs both invasive and non-invasive cardiology procedures. He is also active in the area of clinical cardiovascular research. A magna cum laude graduate of Boston University in Boston, he was awarded his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, N.Y. As a student, Abisalih was a member of the Alpha Epsilon Delta National premedical honor society and the New York Medical Colleges chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He also studied for a year as a graduate student in biological sciences at the University of Massachusetts in Lowell, Mass. Abisalih served an internship and residency in internal medicine at St. Elizabeths Hospital in Boston, and completed a three-year fellowship in cardiology at St. Elizabeths Hospital in Boston, where he received specialty training in transesophageal echocardiography and the detection and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, as well as coronary angiography and angioplasty. He also worked as a clinical instructor in medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, and served as an affiliate staff physician at Quincy Hospital in Quincy, Mass., and Lawrence General Hospital in Lawrence, Mass. He is certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is also a diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners. He resides in Auburn with his wife, Marie, and son, Zachary.
11/21/2007
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Managing Stress
Topic at CMHVI Presentation
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