From January 1 to April 7, 2017 Rumford Hospital hosted a staff weight loss challenge. Winner Bonnie Pelletier, CNA (pictured right) lost 30 pounds and runner-up Laura Allain (pictured left) lost 22 pounds through the challenge. This year’s challenge featured 40 participants ranging from ages 19 to 86. Pelletier and Allain received prizes donated by local businesses and individuals.
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Rumford Hospital Seeks Scholarship Applications
The Peg Blouin Nursing Scholarship was established in 2009 upon Ms. Blouin’s retirement from Rumford Hospital, after 42 years as a registered nurse. Having been a recipient of the Auxiliary Scholarship, which enabled her to earn her nursing degree, Ms. Blouin expressed a wish to give back to the community.
A $1,250 scholarship will be awarded to a new nursing student that has been accepted into either an Associate or Bachelor program. Applications are encouraged from new nursing students at any stage of life. The recipient will be chosen by the Rumford Hospital Nursing Leadership committee.
Interested individuals should contact the Rumford Hospital Nursing Secretary at 369-1232 for applications, scholarship guidelines and additional information, or download application here . Applications must be received no later than May 17, 2017 for consideration.
Rebecca Greenleaf, F.N.P. Joins Central Maine Family Medicine Residency
Rebecca Greenleaf, F.N.P. has joined the Central Maine Family Medicine Residency located at 76 High Street in Lewiston.
Greenleaf received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Connecticut College in New London, CT. She also attended Columbia University School of Nursing in New York, NY where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner degrees.
She completed her clinical hours at Hoboken University Medical Center in Hoboken, NJ. Greenleaf is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Greenleaf has been a practicing F.N.P. for six years. Prior to joining Central Maine Family Medicine Residency she worked at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, NY and the Maine Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency in Augusta, ME.
“As a primary care provider, I serve as an educator, advocate and companion to help guide the patient toward optimal health,” said Greenleaf of her role as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
The Central Maine Family Medicine Residency is part of Central Maine Healthcare and can be reached by calling 207-795-2800.
Maine Commission for Community Service Recognizes Lakes Region Youths with the Governor’s Awards for Service & Volunteerism
Maine youth are volunteering at a rate that has earned the state recognition in national reports. It’s time to shine a spotlight on the young people who are serving and changing their communities. This recognition program shows appreciation and encouragement to volunteers 18 years of age and younger. The week of April 24th is National Volunteer Week.
Two local young people have met the criteria to receive the Governor’s Award for Service & Volunteerism by volunteering time at Bridgton Hospital through the Junior Volunteer program over the past year and have been nominated for the award by Susan Hedrich, System Director of Volunteer Services for Central Maine Healthcare which is the parent company of Bridgton Hospital, Rumford Hospital, and Central Maine Medical Center. Students must complete at least 50 hours of volunteer service and be under 18 years of age. The students each received a certificate of recognition from the Governor’s Office, a President’s Volunteer Service medallion, and tickets to a Maine Red Claws game held in honor of youth volunteerism.
The two local students are:
Rebekah Knights of Bridgton (pictured) with 52 hours of service to Bridgton Hospital.
Chloe Smith of Raymond with 50 hours of service to Bridgton Hospital
Maine Commission for Community Service Recognizes River Valley Youths with the Governor’s Awards for Service & Volunteerism
Maine youth are volunteering at a rate that has earned the state recognition in national reports. It’s time to shine a spotlight on the young people who are serving and changing their communities. This recognition program shows appreciation and encouragement to volunteers 18 years of age and younger. The week of April 24th is National Volunteer Week.
Three local young people have met the criteria to receive the Governor’s Award for Service & Volunteerism by volunteering time at Rumford Hospital through the Junior Volunteer program over the past year and have been nominated for the award by Susan Hedrich, System Director of Volunteer Services for Central Maine Healthcare which is the parent company of Rumford Hospital, Bridgton Hospital, and Central Maine Medical Center. Students must complete at least 50 hours of volunteer service and be under 18 years of age. The students each received a certificate of recognition from the Governor’s Office, a President’s Volunteer Service medallion, and tickets to a Maine Red Claws game held in honor of youth volunteer recognition.
The three local students are:
Colby Volkernick of Rumford (pictured) with 294 hours of service to Rumford Hospital
Alex Ferland of Canton with 51 hours of service to Rumford Hospital
Perry Morton of Andover with 69 hours of service to Rumford Hospital
T.J. Maxx Auburn Donates Bears to Central Maine Medical Center
T.J. Maxx in Auburn donated 25 bears to Central Maine Medical Center’s (CMMC) Woman’s Hospital Association (WHA) “Cuddles” program. The program has been a staple at CMMC for over 25 years and provides plush animals for patients to help them through their hospital stay. Building and donating the bears was part of a team building exercise for the store’s staff. CMMC and the WHA would like to thank the Auburn T.J. Maxx store for their generous donation.
Pictured in photo: Back Row: (L to R) Sam Roberge, Staci Remillard, Danielle Gray, Carlee Long, and Stacey Bowden Middle Row: (L to R) Sharon Poulin, WHA President; June van Mourik, WHA Vice President; Mercedes Lane, Katrina Ellis, Diane Goulet, Robin Garland, and Robin Jarvas, RN Front, Center: Brenda Ross, Manager of T.J. Maxx Auburn (Not Pictured: Miss Central Maine Shanisa Bowden and Elia Cervantes)