Menopause

Red Hot Mama's

Central Maine Medical Center sponsors the Red Hot Mamas, a nationwide support group dedicated to menopause management education.

The Red Hot Mamas 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.

The Red Hot Mamas was founded in 1991 and has become the largest program of its type in the United States. Karen Giblin, the group’s president and founder, has said the organization’s name came from her daughter, who came home from school one day to find a red-faced Karen in the midst of a hot flash. She said that her daughter said to her: “Oh, mom, you’re a red hot mama.”  

All women, their partners and family members are welcome to participate in the Red Hot Mamas. The group meets at CMMC on the second Wednesday of every other month in the Chairmen’s Room on the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building, located next to CMMC.

Information about upcoming meetings of the Red Hot Mamas can be found on the CMMC Women’s Health Calendar. Online registration for particular presentations and/or membership is available.

Interested individuals may also call 795-2633.