Free health fair for seniors April 28
The public is invited to a free Senior Health Fair at Penobscot Shores on Friday, April 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Ocean House. “We are very pleased to have so many area health agencies...
View ArticleInflatable colon to visit Waldo County General Hospital
Want to walk through a giant inflatable colon and learn more about polys and colon cancer? On Thursday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., you have that opportunity at the Biscone Building, 119...
View ArticleWomen’s Conference scheduled for May 6
Pen Bay Medical Center, Waldo County General Hospital and LincolnHealth are hosting a conference on women’s health and wellness on Saturday, May 6, from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Point Lookout...
View ArticleFat Tuesday at Darby’s
RNs Susan Driscoll and Mary Hanrahan of the cardiac rehab program greeted attendees on Fat Tuesday at Darby’s in Belfast. The restaurant donated a percentage of their revenue that evening to the...
View ArticleWCGH Aid yard sale is April 22
The Waldo County General Hospital Aid will hold its spring yard sale on Saturday, April 22, from 8 a.m. to Noon, rain or shine, at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 23 Mill Lane, Belfast....
View ArticleCommunity Health & Wellness Briefs
Registration required for all events, please visit http://journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 Growing Gardeners Join us for this hands-on family-friendly workshop to learn how to jump...
View ArticleDietitian to speak to Parkinson’s Support Group April 12
The Parkinson’s Support Group at Waldo County General Hospital will meet Wednesday, April 12, from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. in the Home Health Conference Room, 125 Northport Ave. (across the street from the...
View ArticlePalliative care education grant awarded
The Pen Bay Waldo Healthcare Foundation recently received a grant to support important conversations between patients and their doctors in the Midcoast region. The “Educating a Community to Talk about...
View ArticleWCGH Aid Silver Tea
The WCGH Aid recently held its annual Silver Tea at the home of Manley Rogers on Church St. in Belfast. Attendees were served refreshments in the historical home, which was beautifully decorated for...
View ArticleLiteracy issues can affect health
When Lisa Reed, RN, became the manager of the Population Health Department at WCGH, she knew literacy was one of the areas she wanted to focus on. As a nurse, she had seen too many patients who had...
View ArticleCommunity Health & Wellness briefs
Registration required for all events, please visit http://journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 Individual Health Coaching Would you like one-on-one support in reaching your health and...
View ArticleWaldo County Dental Care receives BOA grant
Brian King, far right, site executive for Bank of America in Belfast, presents a check for $5,000 from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation to representatives of Waldo County Dental Care. From...
View ArticleNew Year’s Baby 2017
Adeline Mitchell was the first baby born in 2017 at Waldo County General Hospital. Adeline arrived at 12:05 a.m.on Jan. 1, 2017, to parents Michele Scribner and Josh Mitchell of Troy. She is their...
View ArticleJeff Boal, RN is latest Daisy Award honoree
Jeff Boal, RN, with Paula Delahanty, chief nursing officer, left, and Kim Spectre, NP, emergency room nurse director. Emergency Room Nurse Jeff Boal has been selected as the latest Daisy Award...
View ArticleWCGH Aid’s Silver Tea to be held Dec. 7
The Hospital Aid’s annual Silver Tea will be held December 7, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the home of Manley Rogers, 27 Church St., Belfast. The public is invited to attend and enjoy refreshments served...
View ArticleCommunity Health & Wellness Briefs
Registration required for all events, please visit http://journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 921-3950 Embrace the Season: Winter Want to stay healthy and happy this season? Join Rhonda Feiman,...
View ArticleOncology Walk & Basket Raffle
More than $9,000 was raised for the Oncology Patient Assistance and Mammography funds from the Oncology Walk and Basket Raffle. The Pen Bay Waldo Healthcare Foundation thanks all who participated. Also...
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