Central Maine Healthcare

Where You are the Center

Central Maine Healthcare

Primary Care

Primary care is your first line of defense against day-to-day illnesses and chronic conditions. Think of it like an ongoing maintenance program for your body and your health – the same way you think of spring cleaning for your home or oil changes for your car.

At Central Maine Healthcare, we make primary care easy and accessible to community members like you. We believe in providing compassionate, quality care from board-certified practitioners you can trust. Whether you have the flu, your child has an ear infection, or your parent needs help managing ongoing pain, we’ve got you covered.

Why Choose Us?

Many of our providers live right in the Lewiston, Bridgton, Rumford, Topsham and surrounding areas we serve. As your neighbor, we have a personal interest in your well-being and that of our community.

Commitment to community

Many of our providers live right in the Lewiston, Bridgton, Rumford, Topsham and surrounding areas we serve. As your neighbor, we have a personal interest in your well-being and that of our community.

Direct access to leading specialists

If your primary care provider determines you need an evaluation by specialist like a cardiologist or neurologist, they can refer you to one within our integrated health system. This streamlines your treatment, adds convenience and ease to your appointments and ensures you receive the same high-quality care at every step.

Care for the Whole You

Central Maine Healthcare has many primary care physicians who are DO’s, or Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine. DO’s focus on prevention by gaining a deeper understanding of your lifestyle and environment, rather than just treating your symptoms. DO’s are trained to promote the body’s natural tendency toward health and self-healing. We practice according to the latest science and use the latest technology. But we also consider options to complement pharmaceuticals and surgery.  We have additional training in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) and use this tool to help diagnose, treat and prevent illness and injury.  This is form of manual, or hands-on therapy that helps patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions such as neck, back and hip pain to name a few.

Flexible appointments to meet your needs

Most of our doctors are accepting new patients and offer extended evening and weekend hours, as well as telehealth services.

Meet our providers

Cheryl’s story

“Years ago, when Cheryl was sick with cold symptoms that wouldn’t go away, she wasn’t sure where to turn, so she called CMMC primary care. She was quickly seen by a local practice and received care from Dr. Michael Stadnicki.” Read More…

Orthopaedic Care

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Central Maine Health Orthopedic Services serves all ages for your orthopedic needs

Now there’s no need to travel to Boston or New York or any other larger metropolitan area for top orthopaedic care. The Orthopaedic Institute of Central Maine is an orthopaedic destination of excellence, with highly experienced, board-certified surgeons–the latest procedures and technology–plus genuine care and compassion from orthopaedic-trained nurses and clinical staff.

The Orthopaedic Institute of Central Maine (OICM) serves the people of Central, Western and Midcoast Maine. OICM works collaboratively with our outpatient orthopedics practice, Central Maine Healthcare Orthopedics, to ensure patients have access to skilled orthopedic specialists, a full spectrum of services and state-of-the-art surgical facilities all within minutes of home. OICM also provides extensive rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy and post-operative therapy to help patients get back to the things they love as quickly as possible.

With the full continuum of orthopedic care and specialists focusing on every type of orthopedic condition, OICM is a one-stop-shop providing a level care that is unattainable elsewhere in Central and Midcoast Maine.

Meet our providers

Lisa’s story

““If it weren’t for Dr. DeFrance and his team, I wouldn’t be where I am today. It was clear that they heard me and understood the challenges I was facing. I have a new outlook on life!” Read More…

Shoulder Pain

The shoulder has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body, but that very flexibility makes it prone to both sudden injury and chronic wear. Many problems are caused by the effect of repeated overhead motions over a long period of time. Weekend athletes and do-it-yourselfers are especially vulnerable to overuse issues—including arthritis resulting from a damaged or torn rotator cuff.

Relief Starts Here

Whether you’re struggling with recent or chronic pain, the board-certified orthopaedic experts at the Orthopaedic Institute of Central Maine (OICM) can help. We’ll work closely with you to create a personalized treatment plan, whether that’s physical therapy, pain management and other nonsurgical treatments, to the latest and most effective options in shoulder replacement.

Shoulder Conditions We Treat

Just some of our specialties include:

  • Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and post-traumatic arthritis
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Rotator cuff tear

Help You Get Back in Motion

We always begin by listening, to understand exactly what you’re dealing with and how it’s impacting your life. Then together, we’ll find the best solution for your pain, which may include therapy services, anti-inflammatory medications or other conservative treatments.

Sometimes, though, surgery may be your best solution for lasting relief. At OICM, we proud to offer a shoulder replacement program that has earned the Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission for providing the highest, national standards of care, right here at home.

Our skilled surgeons specialize in total shoulder replacement, as well as reverse shoulder replacement for completely torn rotator cuffs. We use some of the most minimally invasive techniques available, often offering much less post-operative pain, a shorter hospital stay, faster recovery and a more natural-feeling joint.

Orthopaedic Excellence, Close to Home

The Orthopaedic Institute of Central Maine offers locations near where you live and work – so you never had to travel far to find the world-class care you need:

  • Central Maine Medical Center – Lewiston, Maine
  • Bridgton Hospital – Bridgton, Maine
  • Rumford Hospital – Rumford, Maine

Bridgton Hospital helps local students protect against seasonal flu with free clinic

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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. 

Vendor Relations

Dear Vendor,

Thank you for your continued assistance and for the partnership that allows us to serve our patients. In an effort to help manage the environment of care and also protect the privacy rights of our patients, Central Maine Healthcare and its affiliated facilities have partnered with VendorMate to implement the Central Maine Healthcare Vendor Program to coordinate and manage all vendor registration and credentialing. Central Maine Healthcare has also revised its vendor activities policy and code of conduct. Please review all documents as provided.

Delivery and Billing

Central Maine Healthcare (CMHC) is an Integrated Delivery Network (IDN), therefore these guidelines applies to Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC), Bridgton and Rumford Hospitals, and all of Central Maine Healthcare clinics. Please note that CMMC in Lewiston is the primary receiving facility. All items, other than food and pharmaceuticals, should be sent to the address below.

Delivery Address: 
Central Maine Medical Center
95 Spring Street Lewiston, ME  04240

Billing Address:
Central Maine Medical Center
29 Lowell Street, Box A
Lewiston, ME  04240

All materials shipped must have affixed to the outside of the container a packing list that shows the Purchase Order numbers and a line item description of its contents. Invoices must cite the purchase order number and prices charged shall be equal to prices shown on the applicable Purchase Order. Any differences should be resolved with the Buyer prior to invoice preparation.

Registration and Sign In

Vendor companies and representatives must complete registration in order to continue doing business with CMHC. To register vendor companies must click on the registration link. A Federal Tax identification number (FEIN) and a credit card are required to complete the vendor company registration. Additional representatives only need the FEIN. The cost of vendor companies initial registration is dependent on criterion that is based on representatives access to patient care areas and the scope of products and services marketed to CMHC. Vendors profile placement is determined by CMHC.

CriteriaFee
Active High profile vendors$250 per year per company
Active Medium profile vendors$100 per year per company
Potential and Low profile vendors$25 per year per company

A valid appointment and current credentials are required for sign-in. The sign-in kiosk is located in the lobby of the main entrance at CMMC in Lewiston. With a valid appointment and current credentials, representatives will be able to print out a single-use identification badge that is to be worn throughout the visit. Representatives must sign-out at the kiosk upon exiting. Representatives visiting Bridgton and Rumford hospitals should continue to use the existing sign-in processes. All registered vendors will be notified via email when electronic sign-in is also available at Bridgton and Rumford.

We would also like to take this opportunity to remind you that patient confidentiality and privacy is of paramount importance at CMHC. It is our expectation that you will adhere to all policies regarding patient confidentiality and privacy and the privacy and security standards contained in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, commonly knows as HIPAA.

Also posted at the Central Maine Healthcare Vendor Program website and at the facilities individual websites under the link Vendor Relations is CMHC Vendor Activities Policy, Code of Conduct, and Department/Buyer Contact Information Sheet.

If you have any questions regarding the Central Maine Healthcare Vendormate Program, please contact Mazie Farr in Material Services at 795-5586 or farrma2@cmhc.org.

To start your registration process go to  Vendor Registration.