Inland Named as a Top Rural Hospital

Release Date - Dec/10/2013

For the third time in four years, The Leapfrog Group has named Inland Hospital in Waterville to its annual list of Top Rural Hospitals in the U.S. Three other EMHS hospitals (Blue Hill Memorial, Charles A. Dean Memorial in Greenville and SVH in Pittsfield) were also named to the list that recognizes hospitals for their outstanding safety and quality.

Meet Denise Bouchard, FNP-C

Release Date - Nov/22/2013

Inland Hospital welcomes Denise Bouchard, FNP-C, a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner to Inland Family Care in Unity. Bouchard joins Dr. Gavin Ducker, Dr. Charles Kriegel, and Susan Piotti, PA-C at the family practice, located at 80 Main Street in Unity.

Inland among Best Hospitals for Women

Release Date - Nov/13/2013

Inland Hospital has received the 2014 Women’s Choice Award^® ranking among America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience in Obstetrics.   This marks the second consecutive year of earning this award. The distinction is the only award that identifies the country’s best healthcare institutions based on robust criteria that consider female patient satisfaction, clinical excellence, and what women say they want from a hospital, including quality physician communications, responsiveness of nurses and support staff, cleanliness and trusted referrals from other women. 

Inland practices receive Let's Go! awards

Release Date - Nov/12/2013

Inland Hospital is proud to announce that five of their Inland Family Care and New Horizons Health Care practices and their Diabetes & Nutrition Wellness Department have recently been recognized for promoting healthy eating and active living among their patient population.  The hospital-owned practices were among 15 healthcare sites in the EMHS system and 77 pediatric and family practices statewide to receive the LET’S GO! Healthcare Sites of Distinction award for their commitment to curb childhood obesity. Waterville Pediatrics also received the award.

Inland Awarded “A” Grade in Safety

Release Date - Oct/30/2013

Inland Hospital was honored with an “A” grade in the Fall 2013 update to the Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from accidents, errors, injuries and infections. The Hospital Safety Score is compiled under the guidance of the nation’s leading experts on patient safety and is administered by The Leapfrog Group (Leapfrog), an independent industry watchdog. The first and only hospital safety rating to be analyzed in the peer-reviewed Journal of Patient Safety, the Score is designed to give the public information they can use to protect themselves and their families.

Flu is Gonna Lose!

Release Date - Oct/15/2013

The flu is gonna lose – if we all get vaccinated! Inland Hospital encourages you to protect yourself and your family by getting a flu shot this fall. Contact your primary care doctor to get vaccinated. If you don’t have a doctor, call Inland’s Physician Finder Line at 1-800-914-1409 or visit www.inlandhospital.org.

Inland Hospital presents its Fall Pops Concert

Release Date - Oct/07/2013

Inland Hospital presents its Fall Pops Concert with the Portland Symphony Orchestra and soprano, Suzanne Nance on Saturday, October 26 at the Waterville Opera House. Tickets are $18 for the concert or $50 for the concert and a pre-concert hors d’oeuvre reception. Call 873-7000 or www.operahouse.org for tickets. Or for more information ,call 861-3377.

Community Benefit funding available

Release Date - Oct/03/2013

Inland Hospital announces that it is now accepting applications for mini-grants through its Community Benefits Program. Inland's program was created to support community projects and organizations that help strengthen the Greater Waterville area and improve the overall health and well-being of local residents.

Photos accepted for Inland Calendar

Release Date - Oct/01/2013

Photographers (both professional and amateur) are invited to submit photos of our area's natural beauty to be considered for Inland Hospital's annual report to the community.

Selected pictures will be featured in the report’s calendar section. The annual report is mailed to all homes in the Greater Waterville area.

Let’s Go! Family Fun Day a Success!

Release Date - Sep/26/2013

On Saturday, Sept. 14^th, 450 people of all ages had fun being active and learning easy ways to eat healthy at Inland’s 2^nd annual Let’s Go! Family Fun Day.

Inland Hospital’s Clinical Excellence

Release Date - Aug/19/2013

Inland Hospital has announced its Clinical Excellence Awards for 2013. The awards are an Inland tradition that celebrates and recognizes the work and talents of the finest professional clinical staff at the hospital. Nominations for the Clinical Excellence Award come from peers and winners are chosen for their clinical competency and excellence in customer service. This year’s Clinical Excellence Award winner is Don Goodale, Echocardiography Team Leader at Heart First Diagnostics. Tiffany Toulouse, a registered nurse in the Emergency Department is the winner of the Nursing Clinical Excellence Award.

Inland wins food award at The Taste

Release Date - Aug/12/2013

For the fifth year in a row, Inland Hospital won a food award at The Taste of Greater Waterville on August 7, 2013. This year, Inland received the “Best Dessert” honor for its Fresh Raspberry Tart, made by Inland and Lakewood’s Food Services Department.

Growing to meet community needs

Release Date - Aug/12/2013

An update on happenings at Inland 
                                                                                                                           
To care for and serve our community is the mission of Inland Hospital, a member of EMHS (Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems). Inland is proud to grow and enhance healthcare services (in some innovative ways!) to meet the community’s needs, as well as invest in prevention efforts that will make a difference in the health of future generations.

Let’s Go! Family Fun Day event

Release Date - Jul/18/2013

Plans are in the making for the Let’s Go! Family Fun Day at Inland Hospital on Saturday, September 14, 2013 - the 2nd annual event kicking off a year-long series of activities focused on helping families with children lead healthy, active lives. Last year’s first-time event hosted nearly 500 area residents (145 families) for a day of active outdoor fun, quality family time, and learning about healthy lifestyle choices. 

Inland Among “Most Wired” Hospitals

Release Date - Jul/15/2013

Inland and five other EMHS hospitals are at the forefront of using information technology to improve patient care, based on the results of a 2013 survey published by the American Hospital Association. Eastern Maine Medical Center, Sebasticook Valley Hospital, and Blue Hill Memorial Hospital were recognized in the healthcare’s most wired category, and TAMC, Acadia Hospital, and Inland Hospital were honored in the most wired – small and rural category.

Roadside delivery leads to Inland Birthing Ctr

Release Date - Jul/15/2013

A couple from Jackman took an unplanned detour on the way to Inland Hospital on July 12 where they were planning to deliver their fourth child.

The adventure started when Jill and Chris Demanski left their home in Jackman for the two hour ride to Waterville. Jill’s contractions were about 12 minutes apart when she called the Inland Birthing Center to let the staff know they’d be arriving about 8am…but baby Michael didn’t feel like waiting – July 12 was his due date after all! Only 15 minutes from Inland Jill told her husband he needed to stop the car. Chris called On-Star, the car’s safety communication system, and pulled into a driveway in Fairfield - he barely had enough time to get around to the passenger side to help deliver his first son. The couple has three daughters, ages three, five, and 11.

Inland recognized for Workplace Well-Being

Release Date - Jun/18/2013

Inland Hospital is among 11 employers in central Maine recognized for working to improve the health of their employees.

The Waterville area employers received the first annual Workplace Well-Being recognition at the Mid-Maine Chamber’s Business Breakfast in May at Thomas College. The Augusta area employers were recognized at the Kennebec Chamber Business Breakfast in April.

Inland grants $50K to community

Release Date - May/29/2013

Inland Hospital is proud to announce its Community Benefit mini grant recipients for 2013. This year Inland has contributed more than $50,000 in funding to organizations working to improve health and quality of life in the Greater Waterville area.

Inland Earns “A” for Safety

Release Date - May/09/2013

Inland Hospital in Waterville has been recognized with an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. The A score was awarded in the latest update to the Hospital Safety Score^SM . The A, B, C, D or F scores assigned to U.S. hospitals are based on preventable medical errors, injuries accidents, and infections.

Patients say Inland exceeds their expectations!

Release Date - May/03/2013

For the seventh year in a row, Inland Hospital has received patient satisfaction awards from Avatar Solutions, a national patient survey company.

Recognized for consistently high standards of patient care, Inland is being awarded for Exceeding Patient Expectations and for being an Overall Best Performer in the Avatar database of hospitals across the nation.

Inland & Lakewood Recognize Volunteers

Release Date - Apr/29/2013

As part of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, Inland Hospital and Lakewood Continuing Care celebrated their volunteers on Wednesday, April 24 by serving them brunch and delivering accolades for their service to Inland and Lakewood.

Inland’s 16th annual Women’s Wellness

Release Date - Apr/29/2013

Inland Hospital’s 16th annual women’s health fair brought more than 500 women together for a day of wellness, pampering, and learning on April 6 at Thomas College in Waterville.

New trustees elected to Inland Hospital board

Release Date - Mar/18/2013

John Dalton, President and CEO of Inland Hospital is pleased to announced new elections to the Inland board of trustees. Elected at the Inland Annual Meeting were Chris Gaunce and Allan Rancourt, both of Waterville.

Inland website redesigned

Release Date - Mar/14/2013

Inland Hospital is proud to unveil its newly designed website - now easier to navigate and visually more interesting.

The user-friendly site will guide each user to valuable information about healthcare services, physician practices, and patient portals or how to pay a bill online, as well as interesting news at Inland and wellness events in the community.

Waterville Rotary donates to Inland project

Release Date - Mar/12/2013

The Waterville Rotary Club is proud to show its support for Inland Hospital’s Focusing On Your Future Capital Campaign by donating $18,000 from the proceeds of its biggest fundraiser, the Annual Radio Auction. 

Inland Hospital invites women to annual health fair

Release Date - Mar/05/2013

Inland Hospital is celebrating 16 years of commitment to the women of the greater Waterville area through its annual World of Women’s Wellness health event on Saturday, April 6 from 9am – 2pm at Thomas College in Waterville.

Your healthcare at your fingertips!

Release Date - Jan/31/2013

Almost everything we do these days can be done online…and now you can reach your Inland primary care provider that way too! Inland has a new, convenient way to contact your primary care provider for non-urgent needs or access your medical records…all from your own computer!

16th Annual Women’s Wellness

Release Date - Jan/28/2013

Save the date for our 16th Annual Women’s Wellness Health Fair – This year’s event will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Thomas College in Waterville.

Inland publishes Annual Report & Calendar

Release Date - Jan/14/2013

Inland is proud to release its 2012 Annual Report and 2013 Calendar. The report is our look back at the highlights of 2012, our healthcare providers, community donors and employee Champions.

Inland chosen as a Best Hospital for Obstetrics

Release Date - Jan/14/2013

Inland Hospital has received the Women’s Choice Award from WomenCertified~2013 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience in Obstetrics.

Inland Awarded Elite Distinction

Release Date - Dec/12/2012

Inland Hospital in Waterville has been named a Top Rural Hospital for the second time in three years by the Leapfrog Group.

The selection is based on the results of the Leapfrog Group’s annual hospital survey, which measures hospitals’ performance on patient safety and quality, focusing on three critical areas of hospital care: how patients fare, resource use, and management practices that prevent errors.

Flu season is here!

Release Date - Dec/10/2012

It’s flu season again and it’s time to protect yourself and loved ones. Inland Hospital recommends that everyone get vaccinated against the flu because it is your best defense against the virus.

Inland receives Award from United Way

Release Date - Dec/05/2012

Inland Hospital has been recognized for its donor campaign by the Mid-Maine chapter of the United Way.

Inland received the prestigious George R. Keller award for outstanding leadership with our in-house campaign. We were also recognized for threading this year’s theme of “Opening Doors, Creating Hope” throughout our campaign, including at the kickoff and finale…all the while making if fun for Inland employees!

CDC commends Inland

Release Date - Dec/03/2012

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded Inland Hospital a Certificate of Excellence for its outstanding rate of employee vaccination.

Inland Awarded “A” for Patient Safety

Release Date - Nov/28/2012

Inland Hospital was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. The A score was awarded in the latest update to the Hospital Safety Score^SM website.

Bravo! Fall Pops Concert

Release Date - Oct/25/2012

Thank you to the nearly 700 people who turned out for Inland Hospital’s 7th annual Fall Pops Concert on October 20 at the Waterville Opera House. Concert proceeds are going to Inland’s Focusing on Your Future campaign to renovate inpatient services.

Announcing Inland's Fall Pops Concert

Release Date - Oct/20/2012

As another way to show our commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the Greater Waterville area, Inland Hospital is pleased to bring the Portland Symphony Orchestra and soprano Suzanne Nance here for the Fall Pops Concert on Saturday, October 20th.

Community Benefit funding available

Release Date - Oct/04/2012

Inland Hospital announces that it is now accepting applications for mini-grants through its Community Benefits Program. Inland's program was created to support community projects and organizations that help strengthen the Greater Waterville area and improve the overall health and well-being of local residents.

Welcome Dr. McNichol

Release Date - Sep/28/2012

Ear, nose & throat doctor in Waterville

Inland Hospital welcomes Daniel McNichol, MD to our medical staff. Dr. McNichol is our ENT specialist at the newly established Inland Ear, Nose and Throat practice in Waterville.

Guiding Stars has arrived at Inland Hospital

Release Date - Sep/27/2012

If you've been to the Inland Hospital Cafe you've probably seen stars; there is good reason for that! At Inland Hospital we have adopted the Guiding Stars nutrition rating program to provide our employees, visitors, and patients with the best nutritional information when making food choices.

Photos accepted for Inland Calendar

Release Date - Sep/26/2012

Photographers (both professional and amateur) are invited to submit photos of our area's natural beauty to be considered for Inland Hospital's annual report to the community.

Selected pictures will be featured in the report’s calendar section. The annual report is mailed to all homes in the Greater Waterville area.

Ground breaking for renovation of inpatient services

Release Date - Sep/25/2012

As dozens of Inland Hospital staff and community supporters looked on, Inland leaders held a ground breaking ceremony today to mark the start of a construction project that will modernize the hospital’s medical-surgical unit.

Join us for Inland’s Let’s Go! Family Fun Day!

Release Date - Aug/31/2012

You’re invited to Inland Hospital’s Let’s Go! Family Fun Day on Saturday, September 15 (rain date Sept. 16) between 11am and 2pm ~ a new, annual event kicking off a year-long series of activities focused on helping families with children live healthy, active lives. This event is possible thanks to a collaboration of Inland, EMHS’ Youth Healthy Lifestyle Program, Waterville Parks & Recreation, the Alfond Youth Center, and many other local organizations.

Inland wins at the Taste Event

Release Date - Aug/21/2012

Inland is proud to announce that we were chosen again this year for another food award at The Taste. Judges chose Inland’s authentic Lebanese dish of Loubia with rice, Kibbee and Grape Leaves as Best Entrée! It’s the fourth year in a row Inland has taken home honors!

Inland participates in quality initiative

Release Date - Aug/10/2012

Maine hospitals improve care for patients as part of national program on quality and safety of care in hospitals

Maine Quality Counts announces findings from local hospitals’ participation in Aligning Forces for Quality

EMHS Obesity Grant Reaches More Than 40,000 Children

Release Date - Jul/26/2012

Anthem Blue Cross Award Helps in Seven Maine Counties

BREWER, ME – (July 2, 2012) – When Eastern Maine Health System (EMHS) received the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Youth Health Lifestyle Program (YHLP) grant two years ago, the hope was to touch 10,000 children across the Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems service area. Instead, the program reached more than 40,000 children in a seven county area. Here are a few highlights from the grant:

Inland Hospital names Volunteer of the Year

Release Date - Jul/17/2012

Inland is proud to announce its Volunteer of the Year – Sandra Stevens of Waterville.

For two years, Sandra has been a cheerful, helpful volunteer in Inland’s front lobby and gift shop. Her smile is infectious and her warm, positive attitude is comforting – especially if you’re entering the hospital for a test or procedure – she genuinely cares about every person and you can feel it.

EMHS Vision Success: The Results are In!

Release Date - Jun/21/2012

Success in Journey to be the Best Rural Healthcare System in America

(BREWER, ME) – June 19, 2012 – It was in 2007 that EMHS set forth to achieve its vision - to be the best rural healthcare system in America by (September 30) 2012. A process was established to measure success, and systemwide goals were set around many initiatives, including employee retention, well workplace programs, improving patient satisfaction, physician practice quality, and chronic disease care management. While we know we still have much work to do, we’re proud to say that we’ve realized incredible success through this work, with many of our goals being achieved or surpassed.

Inland/Lakewood participate in National Trails Day

Release Date - Jun/20/2012

Inland and Lakewood employees accompanying some of Lakewood's residents in wheelchairs participated in the National Trails Day celebration in Waterville on June 2. The local trails activity organized by Kennebec Messalonskee Trails started at the North Street trailhead, where dozens of people travelled to the Head of Falls at the Two Cent Bridge to celebrate the opening of the Waterville Connector Trail. The trail, which is handicapped accessible, continues on the other side of the bridge around Scott Park in Winslow.

Inland Hospital’s Community Benefit report released

Release Date - Jun/19/2012

Inland Hospital is proud to release its Community Benefit report for 2011. The report is our ongoing record of the many ways we contribute to improving quality of life in the Greater Waterville area - through health education and outreach, community-building activities, charity care, and much more.

Clinical Excellence Awards Announced

Release Date - May/24/2012

This year Inland Hospital honors two clinical staff members (one nursing/one non-nursing), as nominated by their peers, for their clinical excellence. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge the passion, competency and professionalism that so many of our clinical staff practices each and every day. Inland is proud to announce this year’s winners:

Inland receives patient satisfaction awards

Release Date - May/18/2012

For the sixth year in a row, Inland Hospital is being honored for exceeding patient expectations by Avatar International, an industry leader in healthcare quality improvement services. Acknowledging consistently high standards of patient care across multiple services lines, Inland is being awarded three Avatar International awards including:

• Exceeding Patient Expectations
• Best Overall Performer
• Most Improved

Walk-in Wellness Screenings now available!

Release Date - May/04/2012

Inland’s Clinic at Walmart is proud to introduce new wellness services for you and your family!

Walk in for a full Wellness Screening that includes:

• Cholesterol Screening
• A1C Test - Assesses average blood sugar level and is an important blood test used to diagnose diabetes and also gauges how well a person is managing their diabetes.
• Blood Pressure Screening
• Height and Weight Screening
• Review of results and consultation with a caring Nurse Practitioner from Inland Hospital.

Heart First Receives Quality Recognition

Release Date - May/03/2012

Heart First Cardiology Associates, in Waterville, has been awarded the Bridges to Excellence^® Cardiology Practice Recognition for meeting rigorous thresholds established by the American College of Cardiology and Bridges to Excellence^®. Heart First, a department of Inland Hospital, is the first cardiology practice in Maine and one of only 15 practices nationwide to receive the prestigious award.

Inland Recognized for Tobacco-Free Environment

Release Date - Apr/26/2012

Inland Hospital was recognized for their efforts to provide a tobacco-free campus at an awards celebration at the Maine Hospital Association on March 21st.

Inland implements new quality process

Release Date - Apr/25/2012

Transforming Care at the Bedside

Over the past year, Inland Hospital has been involved with improving the quality of care provided by implementing Transforming Care at the Bedside (TCAB); this process engages nurses and other key hospital staff in testing improvements that can lead to processes and procedures that are more reliable, safe and patient-centered. This in turn leads to improved teamwork and a more engaged workforce, not to mention the most important goal – increasing nurse’s time at the bedside.

Inland grants $50K to community

Release Date - Apr/19/2012

Inland Hospital is proud to announce its Community Benefit mini grant recipients for 2012. Inland contributes more than $50,000 in mini grants to organizations in the Greater Waterville area that are working to improve quality of life

Inland celebrates Leap Year baby

Release Date - Feb/29/2012

Inland celebrated the hospital’s first Leap Year baby. On February 29, Anthony Garrett was born at 8am to Lisa McWhorter and Ken Crader of Oakland. He weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces and was 21 inches long. Anthony is the couple’s second son.

Welcome Ansi Pillai, MD...

Release Date - Feb/27/2012

Inland Hospital welcomes Ansi Pillai, MD, a board-certified Internal Medicine physician.

Dr. Pillai joins Dr. Uzma Naaz and Robert Cianfarano, PA-C at Inland Medical Associates, 174 Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville. She earned her degree from the University of Debrecen, in Hungary and completed her residency at Wilson Regional Memorial Hospital in New York.

Inland supports new event to raise heating oil funds

Release Date - Jan/27/2012

Inland Hospital joins the United Way, Kennebec Behavioral Health, People’s United Bank, and Best Western Plus to sponsor a new event to help raise funds for heating oil for local people in need. The event, “ KEEPING HEARTS WARM COMEDY SHOW & FUNDRAISER ,” will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at 8pm at the Best Western Plus in Waterville. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Keeping Mid-Maine Warm Program and The Warming Center.

Welcome Helen Price-Wharff, FNP

Release Date - Jan/06/2012

Family Nurse Practitioner Waterville

New OB/GYN provider joins Inland Hospital

Inland welcomes Helen Price-Wharff, FNP to Inland Women’s Health Care. She joins Linda Fay, MD; Hugh McGowan II, MD; Sandra Lawrence, RNC, NP; and Sally Stothoff, FNP – at 325E Kennedy Memorial Drive.