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Those Seeking Nursing Home Care
Following the closure of two nursing homes in the midcoast, Pen Bay Healthcare, the Midcoast community healthcare network, is taking steps to help area families access resources and information about long-term care for their elderly relations. Read more now.  Susan Harris honored by her colleagues for excellence in midwifery and women's health
Susan Harris, RN, CNM, has received an award for excellence in midwifery and women's health from the Maine Chapter of the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM). The award was presented June 26 at the Maine Hospital Association annual meeting, held this year at the Samoset Resort in Rockport. Read more.
 Shrinking a patient's chart: Building the next step to a complete Electronic Medical Record PCS (Patient Care System)
Less paper and more efficient, readily available documentation for patient charts. Those are some of the objectives of an electronic system accessible by caregivers throughout the Pen Bay Healthcare system. Read more.
Electronic Intensive Care Unit launched
The idea of eICU is simple - expert assistance provided to the Special Care Unit by MaineHealth VitalNetwork, a remote command center. But the implementation of the eICU involved a lot of work by people from many PBH departments, including Laboratory, Radiology, Clinical Engineering, Medical Staff Support Services, SCU, Information Technology, Marketing, and Nursing Administration. Learn more.
Pastoral Visitors Learn to Listen for Spiritual Needs
"Just don't say something – sit there!" This was one of the most useful lessons learned by the graduates of a pastoral visitor training course offered by Pen Bay Healthcare earlier this year. Read more. Pediatric coverage to stay strong as PBMC says goodbye to two doctors
Physician recruiting continues this summer as Penobscot Bay Medical Center seeks a second new pediatrician to serve Midcoast patients. Read about this. Treatment Option Can Help 1 in 5 Women
Heavy menstrual flows is not something women want to talk about. And now it's something they don't have to struggle with, either, thanks to a procedure done at Pen Bay Women's Health. Learn more.
Two new cancer support groups at PBMC
The Cancer Care Center at Penobscot Bay Medical Center has established two new discussion and support groups, one for men, and one for spouses and caregivers of those with cancer. These are five-week sessions, beginning in late May or early June. Learn more. New contraceptive procedure offered from Women's Health Center
Penobscot Bay Ob/Gyn Associates, a department of Penobscot Bay Medical Center, now offers a non-surgical, permanent form of contraception for women. The procedure, called Essure, is an alternative to the more common sterilization of tubal ligation. Learn more. Use the links below to read more news from PBMC.
Updated: July 3, 2008
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