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The Wyss-White Orthopedic Fellowship  at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland has been recognized by the AO Foundation of North America and awarded a scholarship for its 2026-2027 orthopedic trauma fellow. The honor recognizes excellence in surgical care, education, clinical volume, academic achievement, and faculty expertise available at MaineHealth. The fellowship, currently in its second year, was selected from among several applicant programs and this recognition reflects the outstanding orthopedic trauma care and education provided by this team. Congratulations! Photo from left to right: Andy L PA-C, Jason S PA-C, Chris H PA-C, Nicole M NP, Andrew S PA-C, Greg B MD, Nathan H PA-C, Hayley D MD, Matt C MD, Chris S MD

Care Team Member Spotlight! Doreen, Registered Nurse – MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital Gastroenterology “My journey with Pen Bay Gastroenterology started with a big decision. Having grown up and raised a family of my own in Massachusetts, my roots had been firmly planted. However, I knew that making the move to Maine meant starting a new and exciting chapter in my life. Thus, finding a workplace that would help me feel connected to my new community was very important to me. Even more importantly, finding a group of people who shared my passion for delivering high-quality patient care with grace and compassion. After doing some research I felt that Pen Bay Gastroenterology would be the best fit for me both professionally and personally. Now, after two years of employment, I can say with certainty that my assumption couldn’t have been truer. The dedication and commitment to quality patient care within the Pen Bay GI department is not only admirable but a blessing to be a part of. What I enjoy most about my role is the opportunity to connect with patients during the sometimes difficult or unnerving lead up to a procedure. Having the opportunity to reach out to them, answer their questions, and ease any uncertainties they may have is incredibly rewarding.” Thank you, Doreen! We are so happy to hear that you are flourishing in your career and have found a supportive community in Midcoast Maine. Interested in joining the incredible care team at MaineHealth Pen Bay Gastroenterology in Rockport? They are hiring! Visit the link to see a full list of current opportunities and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gwQmqT6r

Return to Nursing refresher with MaineHealth and the School of Nursing at University of Southern Maine! This 7-week course will begin on October 26th and is designed to prepare nurses returning to practice with essential skills for the current healthcare climate. Don't miss out on this great learning opportunity! Contact the USM registrar’s office at the link below and be set up as a non-degree seeking student. https://lnkd.in/gu5TxBQF Questions? Email: elizabeth.westburg@mainehealth.org

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Care Team Spotlight! MaineHealth Maternal Fetal Medicine Ultrasound We recently heard from Madi, Claudia, Meghan and Maeve - our team of Sonographers working at MaineHealth MFM in Portland! “The best part about this department is the teamwork that takes place,” said Meghan, who has been working as a Sonographer at MaineHealth for 6 months.  “It is amazing the way the sonographers, physicians, nurses, and genetic counselors all collaborate to provide the best patient care experience for our patients. I would encourage anyone who has a passion for OBGYN sonography to join our team. We have a wonderful welcoming group here who is more than willing to teach and learn from one another.” Madi, who has been working as a Sonographer at MaineHealth for 8 months said, “I first learned about my current position during my clinical rotations in ultrasound school. The thing I enjoy most about my role is being a part of patients' care teams in their most difficult or vulnerable moments. The trust patients place in our imaging is an honor. And I also love getting to share exciting news like twins or fetal sex.” Maeve is a new graduate who just joined the team in June! “I grew up in Maine and always knew I wanted to return after college. Once I learned more about the positive work environment and met the incredible staff, I knew this was where I was meant to be. As a new grad, I have had a wonderful experience here so far. The support, teamwork and opportunities to learn have made it a great place to start my career!” “I was a student at in this department and fell in love with the work and environment, which helped me choose to work in OB/GYN and stay on as an employee once I graduated”, said Claudia, who has been with the team since December 2025. “A typical day at work for me is busy but not overwhelming. I start at 7am and see my last patient at 4pm. In the time frame I see many patients, but also have time to review cases and have moments to reflect which is essential to a healthy workday.” Interested in joining this incredible and dedicated care team? We’re hiring a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer! Visit the link to learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gsVH-YtR

Are you an RN passionate about care coordination and patient advocacy? Join MaineHealth and help patients successfully transition from hospital to home and community care settings. MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland is hosting a virtual information session on Wednesday, August 26th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Learn more about our current career opportunities in RN care management - discharge planning. Visit the link below to pre-register for this free webinar. We hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/gFVgDGyE

🎉 Join us in celebrating National Intern Day! This summer, our interns at MaineHealth and MaineHealth Institute for Research didn't just observe—they contributed, collaborated, and helped move important work forward. Whether supporting patient-centered initiatives, advancing research, or helping teams solve challenges, they have played an important role in our mission. To all of our interns: thank you for your hard work, your questions, your ideas, and the impact you've made. We're cheering you on as you take the next steps in your journey and hope our paths cross again in the future! 👏 Help us recognize this year's outstanding interns in the comments! #NationalInternDay #MaineHealth #WorkingTogether 

Big News! The MaineHealth Diabetes Prevention and Self-Management Program has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Red Sox Foundation 12th Annual IMPACT Awards presented by the Manning Family Foundation. The awards are focused this year on supporting organizations that are making a real difference in lives of those affected by diabetes – and we’re honored to be recognized. Voting is open at redsox.com/IMPACT. Your support could help us continue expanding our work to improve the lives of people living with diabetes and prediabetes across our communities. You can vote once a day through August 14! Thank you for cheering us on and supporting our mission. Every vote means a lot!

Recently, MaineHealth held its first AI Innovation Hackathon. Hosted by CEO, Andy Mueller. This one-day, hands-on event gave care team members the opportunity to work on real workflow challenges and build simple, working prototypes using existing tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot and Power Automate. There were 68 participants that made up 13 teams at the event. It was open to individuals and teams who want to improve how work gets done by reducing manual steps, rework, follow ups, and time spent searching for information. Solutions must be non-clinical, non-EHR, non-PHI, and small enough to prototype in one day. By the end of the day, selected participants had the opportunity to create a working prototype, clear documentation, and feedback to help move strong ideas forward. Thanks to all who participated and congratulations to the four winning teams: Category: Clinical & Care Team Winning Concept: Time Away & Schedule Management Aide Category: Revenue, Billing, & Finance Winning Concept: Automated Audit Prioritization Category: Workflow & Team Productivity Winning Concept: Streamlining the RFP Process Through Automation Category: Digital Platforms & Enablement Winning Concept: Replacing SmartSheets Using MS365

As reported last week by WMTW-TV, new research funded by the National Institutes of Health could help answer important questions about how exposure to so-called forever chemicals could affect the long-term health of children. MaineHealth pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Abby Fleisch has received a grant from the NIH to study whether exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) early in life could increase a person's risk of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. According to Dr. Fleisch, "Children tend to be particularly vulnerable to the effects of environmental exposure because their bodies are still growing and developing," See more of this story and interview with Dr. Fleisch: https://bit.ly/4faIu7Z