Scientists with the Vector-Borne Disease Lab at the MaineHealth Institute for Research (MHIR) are taking part in several studies, surveys and other research projects this spring and summer to help better understand ticks and the diseases they carry.
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During its annual Celebration in Portland Saturday, MaineHealth recognized the 41 students who will be graduating from the MaineHealth Maine Medical Center – Tufts University School of Medicine (MHMMC-TUSM) Maine Track program next month.
MaineHealth Ear, Nose and Throat Care (ENT) and the Neck Cancer Alliance are holding a free head and neck cancer screening event at 92 Campus Drive in Scarborough on Wednesday, April 9, from 5 – 7 p.m.
Of the 41 fourth-year students in the Tufts University School of Medicine – MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Maine Track program, 11 will be spending their residencies in Maine.
The Pediatric Innovator designation by the Maine Emergency Medical Services for Children Program demonstrates the two hospital emergency departments meet the highest readiness standards.
Matthew Wolden comes to Maine from the University of California, San Francisco Health System.
The Evelyn S. and K.E. Barrett Foundation has awarded a $75,000 grant to the MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital (MHBBCH) to help meet the physical and emotional needs of pediatric patients and their families. The grant will also fund a new Childhood Support Specialist (CSS) position in York and Cumberland counties.
MaineHealth welcomed its first baby of the new year at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland! Michael Nathan Maiato was born at 2:55 a.m. to Paige and Joe Maiato of Kennebunk. Michael weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and was 20.4 inches long.
MaineHealth has chosen a practicing primary care physician with a history of leadership in quality and safety as its next Chief Medical Officer for the health system’s Southern Region, which includes MaineHealth Maine Medical Center’s Portland, Biddeford and Sanford campuses.
MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland is named a Top Teaching Hospital and MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital is named a Top Rural Hospital.