LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center is turning a few double rooms and other spaces into private rooms, a project that will take a few months and cost just under $430,000. The renovation is part of a larger plan to turn all CMMC hospital rooms into single-bed, private rooms. CMMC President David Tupponce said the hospital […]
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CMMC maintains accreditation after addressing infection concerns
LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center will keep its accreditation after addressing problems found with its infection control policies and procedures. Representatives from The Joint Commission, CMMC’s accrediting agency, revisited the hospital in January and February, several weeks after a regular visit found problems. Hospital leaders said The Joint Commission was satisfied with CMMC’s new […]
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Edward T. Madden
LISBON FALLS — Edward T. Madden, 84, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 28, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Lynn, Mass., the only child to the late Edward and Aleina (Smith) Madden. He graduated from St. Mary’s Boys’ Catholic school in 1951. After graduation, he went on to […]
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WHA Rotating Gallery features Wadsworth, Giguere this month
LEWISTON — The Woman’s Hospital Association (WHA) Rotating Art Gallery will feature paintings by Jennifer Redman Wadsworth and photography by Lisa Giguere through February. The gallery is located at 60 High St., the main entrance to Central Maine Medical Center. Wadsworth, a long-time Turner resident, has painted most of her life. Her chosen medium is […]
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Half marathon benefits CMCC programs
Adam Clarke, American College of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer, left, presents a check to Dave Gonyea, director of athletics at Central Maine Community College, to help support the athletic programs at the college. Clarke also presented a check to support the culinary arts program. The funds were raised during last fall’s Lake Auburn Marathon, […]
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Raymond R. Robert
LEWISTON — Raymond R. Robert, 70, of Lewiston died Saturday, Jan. 20, at Central Maine Medical Center surrounded his family. He was born on Aug. 2, 1947, in Lewiston to Roland and Simonne Robert. He attended St. Peter’s School and graduated from St. Dominic High School in 1965. While at St. Dom’s, he was a standout […]
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CMCC now a passport facility
AUBURN — Central Maine Community College is taking on a more-global feeling with the announcement Tuesday that the college is now a place where citizens can get passports. Becoming a passport facility approved by the U.S. State Department is in response to the college’s growing number of students from different countries or from immigrant families, […]
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Wanda N. Dunham
AUBURN — Wanda N. Dunham, 51, of Greene found the rest that she so deserved on Saturday, Dec. 24, at the Hospice House in Auburn, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was the youngest child of Robert and Judith (Stevens) Hall, born in Lewiston on Nov. 27, 1966. Wanda attended Leavitt Area High School […]
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CMMC penalized for infections, patient safety
LEWISTON — For the second consecutive year, Medicare will penalize Central Maine Medical Center for its high rates of infection and patient injuries. The news comes just weeks after CMMC’s accrediting agency said the hospital was not doing enough in its policies and procedures to prevent infections. The agency gave the hospital 30 days to […]
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Marie H. Vickery
AUBURN — Marie H. Vickery, 95, of Auburn, passed away Monday, Dec. 18, at Clover Manor after a two-year battle with dementia. She was born Jan. 30, 1922, to William F. and Ada K. Harper at her parents’ home in Durham, Maine. Her mother passed away a few days after her birth. She was raised by […]