Bridgton Hospital
Therapy Specialty Programs
Orthopedic/Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: Therapists use a range of treatment approaches to help regain function. Services include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and customized home programming instruction for patients recovering from:
Sprains and strains Tendonitis Bursitis | Amputation Arthritis Headache | Temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction |
Back and Spine Care: Physical therapists with specialized training will guide the patient’s active recovery and help them acquire skills for self-management of their spinal conditions:
- Manual skills for symptom relief
- Therapeutic exercise instruction addressing posture, range of motion, flexibility, strength and coordination issues
- Functional restoration and conditioning programming that assists to resume activities of daily living, work activities or recreation
- Creating a plan for life at home, to optimize recovery and prevent aggravation of the spine problem
Post Surgical Rehab – Continuing Rehab after Hospitalization: Our therapists provide outpatient rehab services to patients after hospital discharge. We support patients following:
Total joint replacement Surgery for sports injuries Spine surgery | Trauma rehabilitation Hand/upper extremity surgery Reconstructive surgery |
CMTS therapists communicate closely with the patient’s surgeon to support an optimal outcome for the patient.
Balance and Vestibular Program: This program seeks to decrease dizziness and improve balance for those who feel unsteady or experience dizziness, positional vertigo, lightheadedness or spinning, or may have experienced a fall.
Work Injuries: CMTS therapists offer services to support the injured worker, which include:
- Acute injury treatment focused on active, timely recovery
- Ergonomic review/work risk analysis
- Education and training to prevent re-injury
- Work conditioning, restoring abilities to perform work
Hand and Upper Extremity Therapy: CMTS therapists support a comprehensive range of hand and upper extremity conditions including:
Repetitive motion disorders Post fracture of hand, wrist/upper extremity Sports injury of hand, wrist/upper extremity Sprains and strains | Burns Trauma rehabilitation Hand/upper extremity surgery Reconstructive surgery |
Treatment services include:
Splinting Pain management Joint protection Post surgical care Therapeutic exercise to regain range of motion and strength | Work simulation/job task analysis Scar management Desensitization Customized adaptive equipment to support activities of daily living |
Lymphedema Management: Lymphedema is the abnormal accumulation of lymphatic fluid under the surface of the skin, causing swelling in the limbs. We focus on:
Controlling or reducing lymphedema symptoms Decreasing pain | Increasing independence in self-care Improving mobility Long term self-management |
Treatment consists of:
Lymphatic massage Compression bandaging Exercise | Skin care training Compression garment fitting |
Pelvic Floor Rehab – Bladder Control–Incontinence Management: Physical therapists with specialized training provide treatment and training support to women, men and children:
Urinary and fecal incontinence Urinary urgency Urinary frequency Constipation Overactive bladder | Pelvic pain: difficulty with sitting, pain with intercourse and pain of the hip, lower back and lower abdomen Pregnancy/postpartum incontinence/pain Pelvic organ prolapse |
Specific treatment and training is identified for the individual patient:
Bowel and bladder training Biofeedback Soft tissue mobilization | Pelvic floor muscle training Planning and support for self-management at home |
Swallowing Therapy: Speech pathologists partner with primary care providers to assess swallowing functioning and develop a treatment plan:
- Exercises to improve muscle control and strength
- Compensatory strategy training to compensate for deficits
- Facial, oral and pharyngeal exercise in conjunction with electrical stimulation
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (VitalStim) to retrain swallow
- Patient training regarding diet consistency strategies to reduce health risks
- Food preparation instruction
The goal of swallow/dysphagia therapy is to reduce the risk of aspiration and improve swallowing function, allowing the patient to consume food and liquid in a variety of consistencies. Patients may benefit if they have experienced:
Stroke Traumatic brain injury Head and neck cancer Neurological diseases | Respiratory diseases Facial paralysis Post polio syndrome |
Adult Speech/Language Therapy: Speech language pathologists evaluate and treat adult speech and language disorders, including:
Voice: Vocal changes, vocal cord dysfunction and difficulty with vocal quality and loudness. The goal of therapy is to increase optimal vocal pitch, appropriate loudness, resonance, optimizing breathing style, pacing for speech production and vocal hygiene programming.
Fluency: The goal is to decrease or eliminate fluency difficulties, excessive upper body/ laryngeal tension and provide fluency-enhancing strategies.
Dysarthria and Apraxia: The goal of therapy is to develop functional speech strategies and/or determine if speech-based therapy tools would improve communication, which may include technical augmentative communication devices or speech generating devices. Therapy supports communication skills for home, work and community environments.
Pediatric Speech/Language Therapy: Speech therapists work closely with parents, pediatricians and CDS to evaluate and treat all aspects of early communication skills, including comprehension of spoken language, verbal expression, pragmatics/social language skills, articulation/sound production skills, fluency and voice. The goal is to help children attain the communication skills required in education and social settings.
Osteoporosis Program: Therapists design safe exercise and activity programs to improve an individual’s strength, balance and overall function. A customized home program is designed to help decrease bone loss and lower the risk of falls or fractures.
Neurological Rehabilitation: Our team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists work closely with inpatient rehab facilities to support a smooth transition to the outpatient phase of care. Therapy is focused on supporting the patient’s continued effort to regain function:
Brain injury Post-concussive syndrome Stroke Parkinson’s disease | Multiple sclerosis Spinal cord injury Other neurological conditions |
Rehab programming focuses on enhancing challenging areas of function:
Self-care Mobility Cognition | Balance Communication Swallowing |
You may require a combination of multiple therapies to find relief and restore abilities. Your therapeutic care plan will outline what is needed and evolve to meet your changing needs.
Planned Giving
Planned giving is a way to contribute to Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital or Rumford Hospital through charitable donations made as part of your financial or estate planning. These gifts allow you to support our mission in a meaningful way, while also potentially providing financial benefits to you and your loved ones.
Please let us know if you have already included Central Maine Healthcare in your estate planning, or if you are considering doing so. Thank you.
Planned gifts can come in many forms, including:
Retirement Plans: You can designate a Central Maine Healthcare hospital as a beneficiary of your 401(k), IRA, or other retirement accounts, which may provide tax benefits to you or your estate.
Bequests: A gift made through your will or living trust. You can designate a specific amount or percentage of your estate to support one of our hospitals.
Charitable Gift Annuities: In exchange for a donation, you receive fixed, regular payments for life, and the remaining gift goes to one of our hospitals after your passing.
Charitable Remainder Trusts: These allow you to transfer assets into a trust, receive income during your lifetime, and designate the remainder to benefit one of our hospitals.
Life Insurance: By naming [Hospital Name] as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, you can make a significant future gift while maintaining your premiums during your lifetime.
How to Start Your Planned Giving Journey
Consult with Your Financial Advisor
We recommend working with your financial advisor to determine the best type of planned gift for your financial situation and goals.
Contact Our Office of Philanthropy
We can provide resources, including sample bequest language, and connect you with legal and financial professionals if needed.
Make Your Gift
Once you’ve decided how you’d like to give, we will work with you to ensure that your gift is set up in a way that fulfills your wishes and benefits the hospital.For more information on planned giving, including guidance on how to shape your bequest language, please reach out to:
Lisa LaVallee
Phone: (207) 795-2685
Email: giving@cmhc.org
Together, we can help you make a meaningful difference.
Kyle’s story
“I have two little girls at home, don’t let me die.” Those are the words Kyle Secor remembers saying to doctors at Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) just before he lost consciousness and began a long journey he never imagined taking.
Kyle was injured in October 2023, the victim of a shooting rampage that killed 18 people. His severe injuries would require multiple surgeries and months of rehabilitation. Kyle spent six weeks in the hospital and endured 13 surgeries, during which time he and the hospital staff became close. When Kyle left to go home, CMMC staff lined the halls to wish him well. Kyle’s sister called it a “most glorious farewell.”
“It was emotional. Very, very emotional. Like, I mean, those people have been there for the six weeks I’ve been. And, I mean, I made a family,” Kyle said. “The nursing staff and the doctors have been absolutely amazing. I couldn’t be more thankful for what they’ve done.”“What a sight it was to see this brave patient leaving our hospital,” said Steve Littleson, Central Maine Healthcare president and chief executive officer. “He has been with us for six weeks, and in that time our doctors, nurses and other team members have formed a powerful bond with him. We wish him and his wonderful family all the best as he continues his recovery at home.”



Baby Lena’s Story
Within minutes of their daughter arriving, it was clear that the baby was in distress. She was quickly whisked away to the NICU at CMMC due to complications from fluid in her lungs. Ben and Kim stayed with their little one while she received care in the NICU for a week. Family members watched their older son. The baby recovered and the family was able to head home together.
Ben and Kim are grateful for all of the doctors and nurses who cared for their daughter with compassion and provided them comfort during a stressful time. Today, their baby girl is thriving, and she and her older brother are seen regularly at Central Maine Pediatrics.



Surgical services

When you or a loved one is faced with surgery, we know how important it is to be close to home and family. That’s why Central Maine Healthcare is proud to provide the region’s most comprehensive surgical care—right in your own community.
Each of our locations in Lewiston, Bridgton, Rumford and Topsham is staffed by the same dedicated team of surgeons, ensuring you receive the highest level of care without the stress of travel. These experts perform a full range of procedures, from routine repairs to severe traumas, using less invasive techniques to help you get back on your feet faster.
With our fully integrated health system, you also have access to state-of-the-art inpatient and outpatient facilities, advanced technology, convenient lab and imaging and more resources wherever you seek care. And you can always count on us to listen and walk you through what to expect at every step, so you can feel at ease.
Expertise You Can Trust
All of our general surgeons are board certified and fellowship trained, many with advanced certifications in treating problems with the abdominal wall (hernia), colon and biliary system (gallbladder and bile ducts). They’re backed by specialty trained operating room nurses, anesthesiologists, rehabilitation specialists and more committed to your health and wellness.
Complete Range of Specialties
In addition to general surgery, Central Maine Healthcare offers experts in nearly every surgical subspecialty. From life-saving heart and cancer procedures to life-changing weight loss, joint replacement and plastic and reconstructive options, you’ll find the specialist to meet your needs.
Advanced Trauma Care
Serious or life-threatening injuries happen when you least expect them, but rest assured we are always ready to respond. At our Level III Trauma Center, our general surgeons are available around-the-clock and are specially trained to treat severe injuries. We also have on-call access to orthopedic surgeons.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
All of our hospitals feature multiple operating suites, fully equipped with best-in-class technologies, specialized labs, post-anesthesia recovery units and more to maximize your safety and help ensure the best possible outcome.
Less Pain, Faster Recovery
Our surgeons use some of the most minimally invasive techniques available for a wide range of procedures, requiring just a few small incisions. That often means significantly less pain and scarring, fewer complications and faster healing. In fact, many of our procedures can be done on a same-day basis—allowing you to go home and rest comfortably within hours of surgery. Common laparoscopic options include hernia repair, gallbladder and appendix removal and complex hysterectomies.
Comfort & Convenience
If you do require an overnight stay, you’ll find a warm, restful environment at each of our locations. Most of our inpatient rooms are all-private, with individual bathrooms and other home-like amenities. There’s also plenty of room for a loved one to stay with you and flexible visiting hours.
Support for Every Step
We understand undergoing surgery is a stressful time, so we’ve made sure to make your experience as easy as possible.
It starts with our convenient scheduling and pre-admission appointments, where one of our caring nurses will handle all testing, walk you through your instructions and answer any questions.
On the big day, we’ll make sure you feel comfortable and carefully monitor you before, during and after your procedure. We’ll also help coordinate any ongoing care, including our swing bed program for extra recovery time, as well as personalized rehabilitation to help you get back to the life you love.
Expert Surgical Care, Close to Home
Meet our providers

Kyle’s story
“I have two little girls at home, don’t let me die.” Those are the words Kyle Secor remembers saying to doctors at Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) just before he lost consciousness and began a long journey he never imagined taking.” Read More…
Women’s and children’s health

“The team delivered four healthy, happy babies, the most precious gifts that I have ever received. I could never thank them enough!
Women’s Health services | Breast Health | Maternity Care | Pediatrics
Women of all ages have unique health and medical needs, which is why Central Maine Healthcare has spent decades building services, treatment, education programs and facilities specifically for the care of women.
We have made every effort to make our women’s health services seamless and easily accessible because we know how hectic life can be. In addition to providing convenient, high-quality care, we also empower women to take control of their own health from the reproductive years to midlife and beyond.
From performing routine physicals to relieving symptoms of menopause or performing the latest diagnostic breast screenings, our women’s health specialists take a holistic yet personal approach, considering each woman’s lifestyle and needs in tailoring care. Our professionals are not only well qualified, but also equipped with skill and compassion to make the experience of getting healthy as good as the care itself.
Meet our providers

Baby Lena’s story
“Kim and Ben were looking forward to the birth of their second child. Everything had gone well during the birth of their son two years earlier, so they figured this delivery would be similar. When the unthinkable happened, they were thankful to have the care team at CMMC by their side” Read More…
Bridgton Hospital helps local students protect against seasonal flu with free clinic
BRIDGTON, Maine (Oct. 9, 2024) Dozens of students lined up, rolled up their sleeves and received their annual flu shots at Bridgton Academy on Oct. 9.
The free flu shot clinic was organized by Bridgton Hospital which is part of Central Maine Healthcare. In addition to their public outreach efforts, the healthcare system is currently in the process of getting all of it its own team members vaccinated against influenza, which is required for all healthcare workers in Maine.
“It was so great to meet with these students and help protect them against influenza,” said Elaine Drew, RN, Bridgton Hospital. “Many thanks to the great staff at Bridgton Academy for helping us make this possible.
“This is a great time for everyone to get immunized, because we are heading into the beginning of flu season.”
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends everyone who is six months or older to receive the flu vaccine.
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CMMC welcomes new orthopedic surgeon
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With one-year anniversary of mass shooting approaching, CMMC joins Red Cross and LifeFlight of Maine for commemorative blood drive
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About Us
At CMH You Are Central to All We Do
Central Maine Healthcare (CMH) is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western, and mid-coast Maine. CMH’s hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports the CMH Provider Team, a primary and specialty care practice organization.
Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, the Trauma Center at Central Maine Medical Center, LifeFlight of Maine’s central Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center, and other high-quality clinical services.
Whether seeing your primary care provider, a highly-qualified specialist within our healthcare network, or visiting one of our three hospital locations throughout Maine, be assured that with Central Maine Healthcare you’re always receiving accessible, comprehensive, world-class care.
Learn more about Central Maine Healthcare by viewing: “Ready…When it matters most”, the Central Maine Healthcare 2024 Annual Report.