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MaineHealth has received a $2.8 million grant from the NIH to develop technology designed to improve neonatal resuscitation training. Check out this story from NEWS CENTER Maine on this technology, known as Holobaby! https://lnkd.in/ecZ5geEu

Care Team Member Spotlight! Meet care team members, Hannah Taylor and Alivia Hallett, who are both Head Teachers at MaineHealth Pen Bay Creative Learning Center in Rockport. Hannah has been with MaineHealth for 3 years. "I worked at a different childcare center before working here. I had been looking around at other childcare centers because I was looking for career advancement and for a different atmosphere. A family member of mine, who is also a MaineHealth employee, told me about the Creative Learning Center and after my first interview here I just knew this opportunity was exactly what I was looking for!" Hannah added, "I absolutely love my job; it is so rewarding. I love being able to watch the children learn and knowing that I played a role in their growth is an amazing feeling! If you have a strong passion for working with children, this is the best place to be. There is so much opportunity for professional growth. You will get to work with an amazing team and experience the incredible benefits that come along with it!" Alivia has worked at MaineHealth Pen Bay Creative Learning Center for almost 4 years. She first learned about an Assistant Teacher opening on social media. Alivia added, "I saw that they were looking for assistant teachers and that the job came with benefits. Not only does MaineHealth offer a great benefits package, but they will also help you with furthering your education. I wanted to go back to college to get a degree in Early Childhood Education and MaineHealth has supported my education goals so that I can complete my degree and become a better teacher!" When asked what she enjoys the most about her role, Alivia mentioned "I love working with children. I love observing their development and watching them navigate life. I enjoy educating and nurturing young minds!" Hannah and Alivia – Thank you for putting so much passion into your work and for being incredible teachers! Interested in joining MaineHealth Pen Bay Creative Learning Center? We’re hiring! Visit the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e8PJZwFW

Robert Smith, a Lyme Specialist at MaineHealth Institute for Research, explains why consumers should use caution, given the recent rise of an entire industry of unapproved Lyme disease tests and unproven alternative treatments. Read more: https://bit.ly/4n7AlDY

Join us Thursday, October 23rd from 3-6 p.m. for the MaineHealth Behavioral Health Spring Harbor Hospital Job Fair/Open House located at 123 Andover Road in Westbrook, ME 04092. Meet with our hiring team to learn more about our rewarding career opportunities, company culture and MaineHealth benefits. We are hiring RNs and New Graduate RNs, Psychiatric Technicians, Clinicians (LCSW, LMSW-CC, LCPC, LCPC-c, LMFT, LMFT-c) and other support roles. Open interviews will be offered! To pre-register, please fill out the brief contact form below. Walk-ins are also welcome. We look forward to meeting you! https://lnkd.in/eUwrPZhW

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15-October 15. The origins of Hispanic Heritage Month go back 57 years to 1968. It started as a week and is now observed as a month-long celebration recognizing the history, culture and contributions of the U.S. Latino and Hispanic communities. There are many ways to celebrate, including supporting local businesses, listening to Hispanic music or visiting the online National Museum of the American Latino.

Our Inside Medicine program is now enrolling high school students for the school year! This free, virtual program is open to all high school students in the state of Maine who are interested in exploring a career in healthcare. Each session provides an opportunity to explore the fascinating world of medicine, solve mystery medical cases, and hear directly from healthcare professionals. The program runs from 7-8:15pm once a month on second Wednesdays from October 2025- February 2026. The deadline to enroll is October 1 or once the program becomes full, so don’t delay! Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/eQKhqsgQ

Alex Keuroghlian, the new Chief of MaineHealth Behavioral Health and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center, knows firsthand how devastating suicide can be. That experience motivates him every day to advance our efforts to improve suicide care across MaineHealth. As Alex shares: “I’ve lost a relative, a colleague, and a mentee to suicide. Each loss was a painful reminder that suffering is often invisible—it took me and others who knew them completely by surprise. I had never worried about them or known they were suffering. The impact on our community was devastating. I believe we can do better—by reducing stigma, improving screening, and building prevention programs that bring hope before crisis. Together, we can save lives.” Bravo, Alex! #suicideawareness

September is Deaf Awareness Month. This month is a time for honoring the achievements of Deaf individuals, raising awareness about Deaf culture, and educating the hearing community about ways of eliminating barriers to communication with those who are deaf or hard of hearing (HoH). MaineHealth has a robust suite of resources to support Deaf and hard of hearing patients including in-person and video interpreters, assistive listening devices, video phones and more. To learn more visit: https://lnkd.in/eMfaE2nU

Return to Nursing course starts Oct. 22nd! In partnership with University of Southern Maine, this 7-week refresher course is for nursing professionals who wish to rebuild their confidence and skills to return to practice. To register, please email your information to nursingacademicaffairs@mainehealth.org To learn more, visit the FAQ link below! https://lnkd.in/em2m8jKp

Summer may officially be over, but that doesn't mean ticks and mosquitoes have disappeared. This week on Maine Calling, Chuck Lubelczyk, a vector ecologist with MaineHealth Institute for Research, provides an update on the threats posed by vector-borne illnesses spread by these and other creatures found in Maine. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4ndG6iX