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Pediatric Specialty Services Now Available in Waterville

Release Date - Sep/08/2017

EMMC Pediatric Specialty Care is collaborating with Inland Hospital to connect children and families with Eastern Maine Medical Center’s pediatric gastroenterology, neurology, and surgery specialists. Appointments are conveniently available at the new practice in Waterville located at 174 Kennedy Memorial Drive next to Inland.
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Inland Hospital Celebrates Support from Hannaford

Release Date - Sep/01/2017

Inland Hospital has been selected as a beneficiary of the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program for the month of September. For every blue and gold Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag purchased at the Hannaford Supermarket at the JFK Plaza on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville, $1 will be donated to the Inland Hospital Foundation.
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Inland Welcomes Family Nurse Practitioner

Release Date - Aug/31/2017

Inland is proud to welcome Hilary Lee, FNP, family nurse practitioner to Inland Wound Care.
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Inland Welcomes New Doctor

Release Date - Aug/30/2017

Inland Hospital is pleased to welcome John Garrett, DO as our new Chief of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Garrett is a Residency-trained Emergency Medicine Physician.
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Inland Announces New Postpartum Support Group - Tree of HOPE Meeting Times and Dates

Release Date - Aug/28/2017

Inland’s new postpartum support group has established regular dates and times.
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Inland Hospital's Sept. 16th Let's Go! Event Kicks Off 6th Year of Active Family Fun

Release Date - Aug/16/2017

Inland Hospital kicks off its 6^th year-long LET’S GO! Family Fun Series on Saturday, September 16. The LET’S GO! Family Fun Celebration will take place at Head of Falls on Front Street, downtown Waterville between 1 and 3pm.
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Inland Announces New Support Group

Release Date - Jul/20/2017

Inland Hospital is proud to announce a new support group to help women live their healthiest lives. The Tree of HOPE Postpartum Support Group emphasizes H.O.P.E. which stands for Healthy Outlook on Postpartum Experiences.
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Inland Participates in Healthy Places for Healthy People

Release Date - Jun/29/2017

Inland Hospital is proud to be involved with “Healthy Places for Healthy People”, a new EPA Smart Growth program, designed to engage with community leaders and health care partners to create walkable, healthy, economically vibrant downtowns and neighborhoods.
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Inland Announces 2017 Community Benefit Grant Recipients

Release Date - Jun/23/2017

Inland Hospital is proud to announce its Community Benefit grant recipients for 2017. Inland’s mission of “to care for and serve our community” is the driving force behind everything we do, including our Community Benefit Program.
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Inland's Giving Spirit

Release Date - Jun/12/2017

Thank you to everyone who donated to our recent Food and Essential Drive held in May. Inland collected 165 pounds of food, plus a $100 donation to the Sidney Community Food Pantry bringing the total to approximately $375 worth of donated food!
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Daltons Honored with Community Spirit Award

Release Date - Jun/08/2017

Inland and EMHS are proud to congratulate John and Jackie Dalton who were honored with a Spirit of Mid-Maine award today by the United Way of Mid-Maine. The award is given in recognition of their outstanding community support and volunteerism. Jackie also received a Women’s Leadership award for her commitment to the United Way and many other community organizations that make a difference in people’s lives.
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Inland launches Healthy Hospital Food Initiative

Release Date - May/23/2017

Inland Hospital announces that it has adopted a new Healthy Hospital Food Initiative that reinforces its ongoing commitment to patients’, staff and visitors’ health and well-being.
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Nursing Clinical Excellence Award

Release Date - May/17/2017

We are pleased to announce that Yvette Bernier, RN a nurse on Inland’s Acute Care Unit is this year’s Nursing Clinical Excellence Award recipient.
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Dr. Catherine Kimball new President-elect of American Academy of Osteopathy

Release Date - May/08/2017

Catherine M. Kimball, DO, chief of staff for Inland Hospital, and a primary care doctor with Inland Family Care-Three Rivers in Waterville has been chosen to be the president-elect of the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO).
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Inland's Heart First Receives Certifications

Release Date - May/03/2017

Inland Hospital’s Heart First service is proud to have recently attained two special certifications. Heart First’s Marden Cardiac Rehab Center has achieved re-certification, and the Pulmonary Rehab program has earned its first-time certification by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).
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Once Again, Inland Hospital Earns Straight A's

Release Date - May/01/2017

Inland Hospital is pleased to announce that once again we have received another "A" rating from the Leapfrog Group; giving us straight "A's" since the Hospital Safety Score was created in 2012 - one of only 63 hospitals in the nation to achieve this honor!
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Inland & Lakewood Volunteers Honored at REM Volunteers Award

Release Date - May/01/2017

Inland and Lakewood were proud to honor our Volunteers of the Year at the REM Volunteer Awards on Friday, April 28 at the Waterville Opera House.
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Inland Congratulates Chamber Awardees

Release Date - Apr/28/2017

Inland is pleased to congratulate Chris Gaunce of Central Maine Motors Auto Group, honored as Business Person of the Year last night at the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s 54^th Annual Awards Ceremony, held at KVCC.
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Inland Recognizes 2017 Volunteers of the Year

Release Date - Apr/28/2017

Community Volunteers help make Inland and Lakewood Continuing Care Center the special places we are!

We celebrated our volunteers as part of National Volunteer Week on April 26 at a Recognition Brunch in Waterville. “Wonderful people, great food and celebration” was the theme as volunteers received certificates, pins, and words of praise from senior leaders, managers and staff.
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Inland Receives Recognition for Immunizations

Release Date - Apr/27/2017

National Infant Immunization Week is celebrated annually to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine preventable diseases and celebrate the achievements of immunization programs and their partners in promoting healthy communities.
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Inland Celebrates 20 Years of Women's Wellness

Release Date - Apr/19/2017

More than 550 women came together for a day of learning, pampering, and fun at Inland Hospital’s 20^th annual World of Women’s Wellness health fair on April 1, 2017, at Thomas College in Waterville. Even an “April Fools” snowstorm on the day of the event didn’t deter those determined to enjoy the offerings of this annual outing with family and friends.
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Update - Inland's World of Women's Wellness is Still On

Release Date - Mar/31/2017

UPDATE

We’ve assessed the National Weather Service forecast and safety situation for Saturday and snow totals have been downgraded from original forecasts (1-3” now), so we are planning to proceed with the event this Saturday, April 1, 9am-2pm.

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Inland Celebrates Doctors' Day

Release Date - Mar/29/2017

Tomorrow is Doctors' Day...don't forget to say thank you to your doctor tomorrow!
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Welcome Michael Workman, PMH-NP

Release Date - Mar/13/2017

Inland Hospital is pleased to welcome Michael Workman, PMH-NP to our staff. Workman is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
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Daltons Receive Central Maine Citizen Award

Release Date - Mar/03/2017

Congratulations to John and Jackie Dalton, honored last night with the “Central Maine Citizen Award” from the Kennebec Valley District Boy Scouts for their many years of service to the greater Waterville area.
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Inland Hospital's 20th Annual World of Women's Wellness Slated for April 1, 2017

Release Date - Feb/22/2017

Inland Hospital’s 20^th annual World of Women’s Wellness is slated for Saturday, April 1 from 9am – 2pm at Thomas College in Waterville.
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EMHS releases 2016 Annual Report

Release Date - Feb/15/2017

EMHS, Inland’s parent organization, has released its 2016 Annual Report.
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Dalton named Top CEO list second year in a row

Release Date - Feb/02/2017

Congratulations to Inland President/CEO John Dalton, and to SVH President/CEO Terri Vierra, for being named to the “60 Rural Hospital CEOs to Know” by Becker’s Hospital Review, a national publication that reaches more than 18,000 people each month (primarily hospital CEOs, CFOs and CIOs.)
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Welcome Tammy Buckingham, FNP-C

Release Date - Jan/17/2017

Inland Hospital is pleased to welcome Tammy Buckinham, FNP-C, a certified Family Nurse Practitioner to Inland Family Care on Washington Street in Waterville.
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Inland releases Annual Report/2017 Calendar

Release Date - Jan/13/2017

Inland Hospital has released its Annual Report for 2016, and a 2017 Calendar. The report offers a look at how Inland is working together with many partners for a healthier community – from our Community Benefit grant program to our LET’S GO! Family Fun Series, Inland is collaborating to improve health beyond the care in the hospital and medical practices.
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Inland Seeks Requests For Proposals

Release Date - Jan/06/2017

As a member of EMHS, Inland Hospital is committed to improving the health of the communities we serve. Our Community Benefit Grant Program is designed to help address priority health issues facing local communities by expanding partnerships and use of evidence-informed prevention practices. Inland Hospital is seeking proposals that measurably impact one of these priority health issues as identified in our 2016 Shared Community Health Needs Assessment (Shared CHNA):
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Inland Hospital Welcomes Dawn LeVasseur, FNP-C

Release Date - Dec/20/2016

Inland Hospital is pleased to welcome Dawn LeVasseur, FNP-C, a certified Family Nurse Practitioner to Inland Family Care – downtown Waterville. The practice is located at 16 Concourse West in Waterville.
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United Way Honors Inland

Release Date - Dec/19/2016

Inland Hospital was one of several Waterville area businesses recognized by the United Way of Mid-Maine for outstanding campaign contributions. Inland and Lakewood employees raised more than $24,000 in the annual United Way Employee Campaign in 2016. Hope Pendexter, RN, Inland’s employee campaign co-chair and John Dalton, Inland President accepted the award at the United Way’s Mad Hatter Gala and Auction event on December 15. Hope is also a member of United Way’s 2016 Campaign Cabinet. Congratulations to everyone for this Campaign Excellence Award, and for helping us make a difference in our community!

Inland Hospital Welcomes Erika Pierce

Release Date - Dec/07/2016

Inland Hospital is pleased to welcome Erika Pierce, PA-C, certified physician assistant to Inland Family Care.
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Book Signing - Inland Hospital Corner Stone Gift Shoppe

Release Date - Dec/07/2016

Inland’s Corner Stone Gift Shoppe is pleased to announce a book signing with Sharlayn Morrison-Andrews, author, on Friday, December 16 from 10am-1pm. Sharlayn will be signing her children’s books Brave Nellie and Lizzie’s Lesson.

Inland Awarded Tobacco-Free Hospital Award

Release Date - Nov/17/2016

Inland Hospital has been awarded a Gold Star in the Breathe Easy Coalition’s annual Maine Tobacco-Free Hospital Network awards. The award is in recognition of organizational dedication to excellence in healthcare through addressing tobacco use and smoke exposure by implementing best practice tobacco-free policies and procedures.

Hope Pendexter, RN, Inland’s Employee Health Nurse accepted the award for Inland during a recent awards ceremony at the Maine Hospital Association.

Thirty-three Maine hospitals earned the highest Gold level award, one earned Silver, and two earned Bronze. FMI: http://mainetobaccofreehospitals.org/

Everyone Loves a Quitter

Release Date - Nov/11/2016

This can be the year you quit for your family and quit for good! The Great American Smokeout, coming up on November 17, is the perfect time to quit for a day and be on the road to quitting for good.

Inland Hospital is offering a FREE Information Session, Thursday, November 17 from 4-6pm in the Medical Arts Conference Room located at 180 Kennedy Memorial Drive.

Stop by and learn about the mobile apps, local support and more that can help you quit once and for all!

Fore more information, call 872-5529.

Inland Hospital Earns Another "A" Grade from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Release Date - Oct/31/2016

Inland Hospital earned another “A” grade in the Fall 2016 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade announced today. Inland is among only 72 hospitals nationwide to have earned straight A’s since the grading program began in 2012! Leapfrog assigned A, B, C, D and F letter grades to 2,633 U.S. hospitals. 844 earned an “A,” 658 earned a “B,” 954 earned a “C,” 157 earned a “D” and 20 earned an “F.”
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Inland Has 3D Mammography

Release Date - Oct/28/2016

Superior 3D mammography technology is changing outcomes for patients! Did you know that we have the new 3D mammography at Inland Women’s Imaging?

Check out this innovative technology on Wednesday, November 2 when the Hologic 3D mammography mobile coach stops by Inland. Look for the big bus near the Inland front entrance between 10:00am and 2:00pm – stop in any time. Learn how three-dimensional mammography works, why it is superior to two-dimensional for accuracy, and all the benefits of this exciting cancer screening technology.
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Inland Hospital Names New Vice President of Medical Affairs/Chief Medical Officer

Release Date - Oct/26/2016

Gavin Ducker, MD has been appointed as Inland Hospital’s new Vice President of Medical Affairs/Chief Medical Officer, succeeding Michael Palumbo, DO who retired in June.
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Inland Hospital Invites You to Fall Pops Concert

Release Date - Oct/25/2016

Inland Hospital invites you to the Fall Pops Concert on Friday, November 11 at the Waterville Opera House. Take in the beautiful sounds of the Portland Symphony Orchestra, featuring guest conductor, Janna Hymes, Artist in Residence at Colby College, as well as the return of soprano, Suzanne Nance.
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New General Surgeon Joins Inland Surgical Associates

Release Date - Sep/28/2016

Inland Hospital welcomes Christine Edwards, MD, FACS to Inland Surgical Associates. The practice is located at 180 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Suite 204 in Waterville.
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Inland's Little Free Library

Release Date - Sep/26/2016

Standing tall and quaint, adjacent to the Inland Woods trailhead, is the home of Waterville’s newest Little Free Library. This Little Free Library was a custom-design created by Dr. Rob Hottentot, a retired Inland Hospital surgeon from Oakland, who also designed and built the trailhead kiosk located right next to it.
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Inland Hospital Named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine!

Release Date - Sep/02/2016

Inland Hospital in Waterville has been named as one of the 2016 Best Places to Work in Maine. The awards program was created in 2006 and is a project of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Maine State Council and Best Companies Group. Partners endorsing the program include: Mainebiz, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and Maine HR Convention.

“We are extremely happy and proud to receive this honor,” said John Dalton, Inland President and CEO. “This is reinforcement that Inland’s caring culture is valued by our community and our employees. Our values are built on Respect, Passion, Partnership, Integrity, Innovation and Accountability – and we recognize that employees enjoy working in a place with this kind of foundation. Inland is a wonderful place to work and make a difference!”
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Welcome Dr. Danielle Gagnon - OB/GYN

Release Date - Aug/16/2016

Inland Hospital is pleased to welcome Danielle Gagnon, MD to Inland Women’s Health Care. The practice is located at 180 Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville.

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Inland releases new, LET'S GO! Kennebec Activity Resource Guide

Release Date - Aug/05/2016

Inland Hospital is pleased to announce the release of the LET'S GO! Kennebec Activity Resource Guide promoting fun places to be active and healthy in Kennebec County.
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Inland's LET'S GO! Celebration and Family Fun Walk

Release Date - Aug/03/2016

Inland Hospital kicks off its 5^th year-long LET’S GO! Family Fun Series on Saturday, September 17. The LET’S GO! Celebration and Family Fun Walk will take place at the North Street Playground in Waterville between 1 and 3pm.
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Inland Announces Clinical Excellence Awardees

Release Date - Aug/01/2016

Inland Hospital is pleased to announce the winners of our 2016 Clinical Excellence Awards. This tradition celebrates and recognizes the work and talents of the finest amongst us as nominated by their peers. These awards single out individuals who have made outstanding contributions. Four nurses and five clinicians were nominated. The 2016 winners are:
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Inland Rated Four Stars in CMS Hospital Quality Program

Release Date - Jul/29/2016

Inland Hospital is pleased to announce that it has earned a four-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in its new “Star” quality rating system just released. The star program scores overall hospital quality and is published on the CMS Hospital Compare website. The website has always provided hospital quality data, but now it will score seven areas of care into one star rating with five-stars as the best. The goal is to offer consumers easier methods to evaluate healthcare services. Inland supports these efforts as part of our continuing practice of transparency with the community we serve.
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Inland Welcomes New Physician Assistant - R. Tyler Jacob, PA-C

Release Date - Jul/15/2016

Inland Hospital is pleased to welcome R. Tyler Jacob, PA-C, a certified Physician Assistant to Inland Family Care-Three Rivers. The practice is located at 180 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Suite 201 in Waterville.

Tyler will join the team with Dr. Cathie Kimball, Dr. Michaela Clark-Kelley and Dr. Amy Kuhl to provide respectful, compassionate care.
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EMHS Hospitals are Most Wired for 2016: Most Wired Hospitals Use Tech for a Better Patient Experience

Release Date - Jul/08/2016

Technology is improving the efficiency of care delivery and creating a new dynamic in patient interactions, according to results of the 18th Annual Health Care’s Most Wired® survey, released earlier this week by the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Health Forum. Of the eleven hospitals and healthcare systems recognized in Maine, nine of them represented EMHS.

This is the seventh consecutive year that EMHS member hospitals have been recognized as part of the Most Wired list that measures integration of technology for healthcare delivery.
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Inland Women’s Health Care Awarded for Excellence in Patient Safety

Release Date - Jun/29/2016

First in Maine to receive special certification

Inland Women’s Health Care, an obstetrics and gynecology practice in Waterville, is the first OB/GYN practice in Maine, and the tri-state region (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont) to earn a special safety certification. The practice has been awarded the “Safety Certification in Outpatient Practice Excellence” (SCOPE) for Women’s Health. SCOPE is a patient safety focused program of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). According to ACOG, Inland Women’s Health Care, is among only 85 of 180,000 OB/GYN practices in the country to earn the safety credential.
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Again, Inland Earns "Straight A's" for Patient Safety

Release Date - Jun/10/2016

Inland Hospital has done it again – earning an "A" grade Hospital Safety Score from the Leapfrog Group. This award recognizes hospitals for their dedication to patient safety and rates how well hospitals protect patients from preventable medical errors, injuries and infections within the hospital.

Since the Hospital Safety Score program’s launch in June 2012, Inland has been recognized as a “Straight A’s” hospital for receiving an “A” grade every time since the program’s inception in 2012 – one of only 98 hospitals nationwide to earn the “Straight A’s” recognition of 2,600 hospitals assessed!
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Inland Hospital Welcomes Back Dr. Bajpai

Release Date - May/26/2016

Inland is pleased to welcome back Dr. Bajpai!

For 30 years he has stood for the respectful, personal care our patients deserve. It is why Inland Family Care is more than happy to announce that Kamlesh Bajpai, DO is back at our downtown Waterville practice.

Dr. Bajpai is accepting new patients. Make your appointment today at 873-1036.

Governor visits Inland Hospital’s Healing Art Gallery to support veteran artists

Release Date - May/26/2016

Governor Paul LePage visited Inland Hospital’s Healing Art Gallery today to support this month’s featured artists, all of whom are veterans. Artists who are part of the American Veteran’s Arts & Crafts Gallery are displaying their talent in Inland’s Gallery through May 31.
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Inland Hospital Among America's Best Hospitals for Orthopedics

Release Date - May/25/2016

Inland Hospital has been named a 2016 America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics by Women’s Choice Award^®. This evidence-based designation is the only orthopedics award that identifies the country’s best healthcare institutions based on robust criteria that considers female patient satisfaction, clinical excellence, and what women say they want from a hospital.
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LET'S GO! Fly a Kite event - Simple & Successful

Release Date - May/17/2016

What a gorgeous day Saturday was to make and fly a kite at Head of Falls in Waterville! Thank you to all the 83 families who came and participated - 278 people!! The joy on the children’s faces was priceless! Who knew such a simple thing as flying a kite would be so much fun…and get kids active!
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Don and Irene Plourde and Nikki Desjardins-Seekins recognized as community volunteer role models

Release Date - May/02/2016

Inland Hospital and Lakewood Continuing Care Center are proud to recognize Don and Irene Plourde and Nikki Desjardins Seekins for being honored at the Mid-Maine Chamber Business Awards April 28 at KVCC in Fairfield.
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Inland primary care practices recognized for excellence!

Release Date - Apr/19/2016

Inland is proud to share that our primary care practices (Inland Family Care and Inland Medical Associates) were highlighted for excellence in a recent Consumer Reports magazine article, “How does your doctor compare?”.

Special congratulations to two of our Inland Family Care practices that were recognized for Top Care - kudos to the Washington Street practice with providers Jim Douglas, DO, Tara Dwelley, NP-C, and Bridgett Fisher, FNP -- and the Oakland practice with providers Henry Glover, DO and Holly Desmarais, D-FNP-C! They were among only three practices in Maine recognized for the Top Care designation. Top Care is defined as having the highest performance in three areas of care: diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. The ratings apply to groups of providers in order to get more data and statistically meaningful results.
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Volunteer of the Year

Release Date - Apr/13/2016

Inland Hospital is pleased to honor Rona Backstrom as our 2016 Volunteer of the Year!

If you’ve ever been to Inland, it’s likely that you have been warmly welcomed at one time or another by Rona. As an Information Desk regular each week, she has been greeting, assisting and escorting people to their appointments since 2001. Rona has a kind, reassuring away about her and we just love having her as one of our excellent first impressions at Inland!
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Marie Mason joins N. Anson practice

Release Date - Apr/13/2016

Inland Family Care is pleased to welcome Marie Mason, PA-C, to our
North Anson location. After years of working with our team at Inland Family
Care-Three Rivers in Waterville, Marie is looking forward to serving as a primary
care provider to help the families of North Anson achieve better health. Marie is accepting new patients. Please call 635-2330 and we'll get you right in!

Welcome Bridgett Fisher, FNP

Release Date - Apr/07/2016

Please welcome Bridgett Fisher, FNP, a family nurse practitioner, to Inland Family Care.

Bridgett joined Dr. Jim Douglas and Tara Dwelley, FNP at our Washington Street practice in Waterville on March 21. She has been a primary care provider for more than four years and is board-certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
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Inland Celebrates National Donate Life Month

Release Date - Apr/04/2016

Inland Hospital Celebrates National Donate Life Month – A Time to Honor Those Touched by Donation and Transplantation

Please join Inland Hospital in the celebration of National Donate Life Month this April. The month-long celebration showcases various perspectives of those touched by donation and transplantation. Every year since 2002, April has been filled with stories to spread the lifesaving message of donation in order to motivate people to register as organ, eye and tissue donors. You can become a donor by registering at www.DonateLifeNewEngland.org.
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Inland Celebrates Doctors' Day 2016

Release Date - Mar/30/2016

Today is national Doctors' Day! Inland Hospital gratefully acknowledges the dedication of our physicians who deliver the highest quality care and excellent service to the people in our community. Thank you!

New Family Nurse Practitioner

Release Date - Mar/10/2016

Inland welcomes Holly Desmarais, D-FNP-C to Inland Family Care-Oakland. Holly joined us on February 29. She is board-certified and earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Quinnipiac University. She has 27 years of nursing experience and was most recently with ProHealth Physicians in Connecticut.
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Inland Hospital’s 19th Annual World of Women’s Wellness

Release Date - Mar/02/2016

Make it a day focused on you at Inland Hospital’s 19^th annual World of Women’s Wellness on Saturday, April 2 from 9am – 2pm at Thomas College in Waterville.
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Inland releases Annual Report & 2016 Calendar

Release Date - Feb/25/2016

Have you received your Inland Hospital Annual Report and 2016 calendar? The report is our look at the highlights of 2015, our healthcare providers and employee Champions.
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Heart-to-Heart Event Feb 23

Release Date - Feb/10/2016

It‘s Heart Month so we’re holding a special, free event on February 23, from 3:30-5:30pm for the community to learn more about heart health. The Heart-to-Heart talk will be held at Heart First and will feature one of our own Heart First cardiologists Rodney Mayhorn, MD, FACC and registered dietitian nutritionist Ev Jackson, RDN, LD - Director of Inland’s Diabetes and Nutrition Wellness.
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Inland Receives 2016 Women's Choice Award

Release Date - Jan/20/2016

Inland Hospital Receives the 2016 Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics
Among top 15% of hospitals considered the best in which to have your baby in 2016

For the fourth year in a row, Inland Hospital in Waterville has received the Women’s Choice Award^® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics. This evidence-based designation is the only award that identifies the country’s best healthcare institutions based on criteria that considers female patient satisfaction, clinical excellence, and what women say they want from a hospital.
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Inland requests proposals to improve community health

Release Date - Jan/14/2016

As a member of EMHS, Inland Hospital is committed to improving the health of the communities we serve. Our Community Benefit grant program is designed to help address priority health issues facing local communities by expanding partnerships and use of evidence-informed prevention practices. Inland Hospital is seeking proposals that measurably impact one of these priority health issues: obesity; substance abuse; mental health; poverty/economic opportunity; or oral health as identified in our 2015 Shared Community Health Needs Assessment (Shared CHNA). Approximately four awards will be made; applicants may request up to $5,000 for projects to be completed by December 30, 2016.
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Weekly Snowshoeing Adventures at Inland Woods/Pine Ridge Trails

Release Date - Dec/31/2015

Weekly Snowshoe Adventures
at Inland Woods/Pine Ridge Trails
Every Thursday evening, January 7 – February 25, 5:30pm
Meet at trailhead behind Inland Hospital
200 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville
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January LET'S GO! Event - Winter Carnival

Release Date - Dec/30/2015

Waterville’s popular Winter Carnival is slated for Saturday, January 30 at the Quarry Road Recreation Area. The annual family-friendly event will be held from 11am until 2pm at the area located off North Street in Waterville. Admission to the event is free while donations for dog sled rides, food, and general support for the area’s trails and programs are gratefully accepted.
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Inland Participates in Waterville Community Health Needs Forum

Release Date - Dec/15/2015

As a member of EMHS, Inland Hospital is proud to have participated in a Community Forum on December 10th that focused on improving the health of the communities we serve outside the walls of our hospital.

Inland Hospital Earns 2015 Leapfrog Top Rural Hospital Award

Release Date - Dec/02/2015

Honored with National Distinction for Patient Care

Waterville, Maine - December 2, 2015 – For the fifth time in six years, The Leapfrog Group has named Inland Hospital to its annual list of Top Hospitals. This coveted and respected recognition showcases Inland’s dedication to Leapfrog’s vision of providing the safest, highest quality health care for consumers and purchasers alike.

“We are humbled to receive this honor for the fifth time,” says John Dalton, Inland Hospital President/CEO. “I am proud to work with providers and staff whose commitment to safety and quality give real meaning to the words “Inland Hospital - where you come first.”
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Inland Welcomes Rheumatologist

Release Date - Nov/24/2015

Inland is pleased to welcome Saskia Cooper, MD, to Inland Rheumatology. The practice is located at 325-D Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville.

Dr. Cooper is board-certified in Internal Medicine and has a Master’s in Public Health.
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Sukeforth Family Festival of Trees

Release Date - Nov/23/2015

We’re in the holiday spirit! Inland Hospital is proud to participate in the Sukeforth Family Festival of Trees. Inland staff teamed up to decorate a 7.5’ Balsam Fir with the theme “Keepsakes for Babies”.
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Inland’s Pops Concert Raises Funds

Release Date - Nov/20/2015

Inland's Pops Concert Raises Funds for Cardiac Testing

Inland Hospital thanks our employees and community for supporting our tenth annual Pops Concert on November 6 at the Waterville Opera House. More than $52,000 was raised to enhance cardiac testing services at Inland.
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Community Health Needs Assessment Reports and Community Forums Announced

Release Date - Nov/16/2015

EMHS and Inland Hospital have enjoyed a long history of working in partnership with healthcare, public health, and community partners to identify health issues and opportunities for collaborative community health improvement.
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Rheumatologist joins Inland Rheumatology

Release Date - Nov/16/2015

Inland is pleased to welcome Lance Feller, MD, to Inland Rheumatology. The practice is located at 325-D Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville.

Dr. Feller is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Adult Rheumatology. He is also trained in Pediatric Rheumatology and is the first to research and publish data on the use of a new test for pediatric arthritis.
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Inland Diabetes Program Accredited

Release Date - Nov/09/2015

Inland Hospital’s Diabetes and Nutrition Wellness program has earned its annual accreditation by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE).
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A Grade for Safety - Again!

Release Date - Nov/02/2015

Inland Hospital Earns ‘Straight A’s’ for Patient Safety from Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Score

Inland Hospital has been recognized for its dedication to patient safety by being awarded an A grade in the Fall 2015 Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from preventable medical errors, injuries and infections within the hospital.
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Dr. Henry Glover-Best of the Best!

Release Date - Sep/10/2015

Inland Hospital is proud to announce that Henry Glover, DO a primary care physician with Inland Family Care in Oakland has been chosen as Best Physician in the “Best of the Best” annual survey.

Engaged in our community

Release Date - Aug/24/2015

Inland Hospital is proud to announce its Community Benefit grant recipients for 2015.

Inland's Family Fun Series Celebration

Release Date - Aug/24/2015

Inland Hospital’s LET’S GO! Family Fun Series recently wrapped up its 3^rd year-long series of monthly events to help families lead an active, healthy lifestyle.

10th Annual Fall Pops Concert

Release Date - Aug/20/2015

Inland’s Fall Pops concert is right around the corner….Friday, November 6.

Inland wins Best Sandwich Award

Release Date - Aug/10/2015

Congratulations to the Food Service teams at Inland and Lakewood for creating another award winning menu for The Taste of Waterville event last week! Our Portabella Slider was honored as Best Sandwich.

Waterville Walks!

Release Date - Aug/05/2015

New walking program keeps people in motion.

Tick Talk

Release Date - Aug/03/2015

Learn how you can protect yourself against tick bites and Lyme Disease this summer from Inland Family Care's Susan Piotti, PA-C.

Inland Hospital Awards $3,000 Gift

Release Date - Jul/29/2015

Mini-grants given to youth programs in Waterville, Albion, Benton, Winslow, Vassalboro, Winthrop.

Inland Earns Avatar Award for Ninth Year

Release Date - Jul/20/2015

Inland Hospital has earned recognition for exceptional performance in 2014 from Avatar Solutions, a national organization that measures and compares hospital safety and patient satisfaction based on patient, employee, and physician surveys. Inland received the “Exceeding Patient Expectations” award for the ninth year in a row.

Let's Go! Pool Party Postponed

Release Date - Jul/18/2015

Due to today's forecast, the Let's Go! Pool Party will be postponed to next weekend, July 25 from 2-4 PM.

Inland Women's Earns National Award

Release Date - Jun/29/2015

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) today announced that Inland Women’s Health Care in Waterville has received NCQA Recognition as a Patient-Centered Specialty Practice (PCSP) for its responsiveness to patients and medical colleagues, cooperation and integration with other health care groups, and dedication to continuous improvement. Inland Women’s Health Care is a practice of Inland Hospital.

Clinical Excellence Award Winner Annouced

Release Date - Jun/25/2015

Inland is proud to announce our 2015 Clinical Excellence Award Winner in the non-nursing division - Mary Wright, RRT, registered Respiratory Therapist in the CardioPulmonary Department.

Inland Nursing Awards Announced

Release Date - May/18/2015

This year Inland Hospital honored some of our exceptional nurses during a Nurse’s Week celebration on May 6. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge the passion, competency and professionalism that so many of our nurses practice each and every day.

Seminar to Address Varicose Veins

Release Date - May/18/2015

Inland Hospital and Eastern Maine Medical Center are teaming up to hold a free educational seminar on Wednesday, June 3 in Waterville to share information and answer questions about the treatment and diagnosis of varicose veins. No cost to attend, but registration is neccessary.

Inland Earns Straight A’s for Safety

Release Date - May/09/2015

Inland Hospital has been recognized again for its dedication to patient safety by being awarded an “A” grade in the Spring 2015 Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from preventable medical errors, injuries and infections within the hospital. Inland has received straight A scores for safety since the program began in 2012.

Trails Reopened for the Season

Release Date - May/08/2015

The Inland Woods and Pine Ridge Trails have reopened for the season.

Auction to Benefit Lakewood Residents

Release Date - Apr/29/2015

Lakewood Continuing Care Center is holding their 5^th Annual May Day Auction Friday, May 1. The May Day Auction is from 6 pm to 8 pm that includes a Social and Silent Auction and Live Auction held at Lakewood, 200 Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville.

Inland Announces Community Benefit Funding

Release Date - Apr/23/2015

Inland Hospital is pleased to announce its 2015 Community Benefit Program which provides mini-grants to organizations with missions and projects that benefit our community and align with Inland’s priority community health issues. Applications are open from April 23 to May 14, 2015. The application is available on our website.

Inland welcomes Endocrinologist

Release Date - Apr/17/2015

Inland Hospital is pleased to welcome Celeste Quianzon, MD, an Endocrinologist, to Inland Diabetes & Nutrition Wellness located at 180 Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville.

18th annual Women’s Wellness

Release Date - Apr/13/2015

Inland Hospital's 18th annual World of Women's Wellness health fair brought more than 450 women together for a day of wellness, pampering, and learning on March 28, 2015 at Thomas College in Waterville.

Inland Receives Women's Choice Award

Release Date - Mar/30/2015

Inland Hospital has received the 2015 Women’s Choice Award as an America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics. It is the third time in three years that Inland Hospital has earned the award.

Specialty Practices Receive Honors

Release Date - Mar/13/2015

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has announced that Inland Surgical Associates and Inland Wound Care in Waterville have received NCQA Recognition as Patient-Centered Specialty Practices (PCSP).

Inland Welcomes New Physician

Release Date - Mar/10/2015

Inland Hospital is pleased to welcome John Ribadeneyra, MD to Inland Family Care in Unity. Dr. Ribadeneyra is board-certified in Family Medicine and has a Master's Degree in Neuroscience and Behavior.

Inland Announces Volunteer of the Year

Release Date - Mar/05/2015

Inland Hospital is proud to announce its Volunteer of the Year, Mary Lockhart. Mary has been a volunteer with Inland and Lakewood Continuing Care Center since 2005. She will be honored with other community volunteers at the REM Volunteer Ceremony at 2pm on Sunday, March 15 at the Waterville Opera House.

Primary Care Practices Earn Recognition

Release Date - Mar/02/2015

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has announced that nine Inland Hospital primary care practices in Waterville and five surrounding communities have received NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and long-term, participative relationships.

Inland Publishes Annual Report

Release Date - Feb/20/2015

The Inland Hospital Annual Report and 2015 calendar is hot off the presses.

Let’s Go! WinterFest Rescheduled

Release Date - Feb/12/2015

The Let’s Go! WinterFest event set for this weekend is being postponed due to the frigid forecast and concern for participants’ and volunteers’ comfort and safety.

Healthy Hearts Food Drive at Inland

Release Date - Feb/04/2015

Inland Hospital is helping to fight hunger and provide nutritious foods in local communities throughout the month of February for national Heart Health Month.

Inland Welcomes Cardiologist

Release Date - Jan/29/2015

Inland Hospital is pleased to welcome cardiologist Rodney Mayhorn, MD to Heart First. Dr. Mayhorn is board-certified in Cardiovascular Medicine, Echocardiography, Hypertension, and Internal Medicine.

Inland Receives "A" Grade

Release Date - Jan/15/2015

We know safety is a top priority to you and your family when it comes to hospital care. Inland Hospital is proud to have received an “A” grade in the Hospital Safety Score program by The Leapfrog Group, a national group of healthcare purchasers.

Free Transportation for Winter Carnival

Release Date - Jan/12/2015

Free transportation is being provided to and from Quarry Road Recreation Area for Waterville's popular Winter Carnival event on January 31!

18th Annual World of Women’s Wellness

Release Date - Jan/12/2015

Save the date for our 18th Annual Women’s Wellness Health Fair – This year’s event will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Thomas College in Waterville.

"Keep ME Home" Listening Session

Release Date - Jan/07/2015

Inland invites the community to a "Keep ME Home" Listening Session on Tuesday, January 20, 1:30-2:30pm at Spectrum Generations Muskie Center, 38 Gold Street in Waterville.

Credit card breach

Release Date - Dec/19/2014

The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office notified us that one of our employees at Inland Family Care in Unity appears to have misused patient credit card information for personal gain. Because there is an active police investigation we cannot provide details beyond what is in this release. The person was arrested this morning, and was immediately terminated from employment. Please contact the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office for further information about the arrest.

Kennebec sites honored for improving health of Maine’s youth

Release Date - Dec/04/2014

Forty sites in Kennebec County were recognized for their efforts in the Let’s Go! program, and for their commitment to healthy eating and active living for local children and families.

Inland Hospital Awarded 2014 Leapfrog Top Hospital Distinction

Release Date - Dec/04/2014

Recognition Highlights the Nation’s Premier Hospitals for Safety and Quality

Waterville, Maine - December 3, 2014 – For the fourth time in five years, the Leapfrog Group has named Inland Hospital in Waterville to its annual list of Top Hospitals.

Inland Receives “A” Grade for Safety

Release Date - Nov/12/2014

Inland and two other EMHS hospitals have received another “A” for patient safety in the Hospital Safety Score (SM) by The Leapfrog Group, a non-profit organization that awards top ranks to hospitals that perform well in quality measures.

Welcome Dr. Barbara Segal, Rheumatologist

Release Date - Nov/03/2014

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Barbara Segal to Inland Rheumatology.

Inland Welcomes OB-GYN

Release Date - Nov/03/2014

Inland is pleased to welcome Dr. Mark Klemperer to Inland Women’s Health Care, located at 180 Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville.

Inland says NO to domestic violence

Release Date - Oct/18/2014

Domestic violence has financial impact on all businesses
Opinion Editorial – Published October 16, 2014 in the Morning Sentinel/KJ
By John Dalton, President and CEO, Inland Hospital, Waterville

Welcome Dr. Richard Samson, Podiatrist

Release Date - Oct/18/2014

Inland Hospital is proud to welcome Dr. Richard Samson to Inland Foot and Ankle. Dr. Samson has had an active practice in the Waterville area for many years and now he is excited to join the Inland family and Dr. Jared Wilkinson at the podiatry practice!

Fall Pops Concert - October 25

Release Date - Sep/26/2014

Inland Hospital’s 9th Annual Fall Pops Concert featuring the Portland Symphony Orchestra and guest Soprano, Suzanne Nance is set for Saturday, October 25 at the Waterville Opera House.

Inland welcomes new Nurse Practitioner

Release Date - Sep/08/2014

Inland Hospital is pleased to welcome Linda Kelly, NP to Inland Neurology. Linda has been a Nurse Practitioner for three years and is excited to help patients achieve good health. She joins Dr. Gloria Simms, at Inland Neurology, located at 246 Kennedy Memorial Drive, on the Inland Hospital campus.

Inland Hospital’s 3rd annual Let’s Go! Family Fun Day event announced

Release Date - Jul/29/2014

Plans are in the making for the Let’s Go! Family Fun Day on Saturday, September 20, 2014 between 10am and 1pm – Inland Hospital’s 3rd annual event kicking off a year-long series of activities focused on helping families with children lead healthy, active lives.

Care Coordination Recognized as “Best Program”

Release Date - Jul/18/2014

It is with great pride that we announce our Beacon Health Case Management program has received accreditation from NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance). Since 1990, NCQA has been considered the gold standard for improving healthcare across the country. Beacon Health is the first care delivery system to achieve this distinction. Beacon Health is a subsidiary of EMHS and oversees efforts around EMHS’ Pioneer Accountable Care Organization (ACO).

Inland Named Among the Nation’s Most Wired Hospitals

Release Date - Jul/15/2014

Inland Hospital and five other EMHS hospitals are at the forefront of using information technology to improve patient care, based on the results of a 2014 survey published by the American Hospital Association

Welcome Dr. Alicia Brown, Family Doctor

Release Date - Jul/11/2014

Inland Hospital is pleased to welcome Alicia Brown, DO, a family medicine doctor, to Inland Family Care. Dr. Brown joins Jennifer Penney, Family Nurse Practitioner and Jack Barnard, Physician’s Assistant at our downtown Waterville practice.

Inland Welcomes Neurologist

Release Date - Jul/11/2014

Inland Hospital is proud to have Gloria Simms, MD join Inland Neurology. Dr. Simms brings 13 years of skilled and compassionate neurological experience and expertise to our region.

It’s Tick Time!

Release Date - Jul/10/2014

Tick season is upon us and we must all equip ourselves with knowledge (and longer pants) so we can continue to enjoy the benefits and beauty of the Maine wilderness.

Inland Honored with Patient Satisfaction Award

Release Date - Jul/02/2014

Inland Hospital and four other EMHS members have earned recognition for exceptional performance in 2013 from Avatar Solutions, a national organization that measures and compares hospital safety and patient satisfaction based on patient, employee, and physician surveys.

Kiwanis Children’s Health & Safety Fair

Release Date - May/13/2014

Saturday, May 17, 9am – 1pm
Messalonskee Middle School, School Bus Drive, Oakland
Learn new ways for your family to be active, choose healthy foods and stay safe! Inland is proud to be a major sponsor of this free community event hosted annually by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Waterville. FMI call 465-2496.

Inland Hospital Earns “A” Grade

Release Date - May/01/2014

Waterville, Maine, April 29, 2014 – Inland Hospital in Waterville has once again earned a top grade in patient safety by an independent national non-profit run by employers and large purchasers of health benefits.

Distinguished Community Service Award

Release Date - Apr/30/2014

John and Jackie Dalton received the Mid-Maine Chamber’s highest honor - the “Distinguished Community Service Award” at a Chamber awards event on April 29. John is Inland’s President/CEO and Jackie is Co-Executive Director of REM. Photo: Governor Paul LePage congratulates the Daltons for their award and service to the Waterville community.

500+ turn out for Women’s Wellness

Release Date - Apr/22/2014

Inland Hospital’s 17th annual World of Women’s Wellness health fair brought more than 500 women together for a day of wellness, pampering, and learning on April 5, 2014 at Thomas College in Waterville.

Honoring Doctors

Release Date - Mar/27/2014

Sunday, March 30 is National Doctors’ Day and Inland Hospital would like to thank all the skilled, compassionate physicians we work with every day!

We gratefully acknowledge their dedication to delivering the highest quality care and excellent service to the people of the Greater Waterville area. Thank you!

Inland Volunteer of Year Honored

Release Date - Mar/24/2014

Inland’s Volunteer of the Year, Ammie Breton was honored last weekend, along with a dozen other local volunteers, at the annual REM Volunteer Celebration.

Ammie, seen in the center of the photo with Inland President/CEO John Dalton and Volunteer Director Caroline Crowell, has been volunteering at Inland for five years. She greets patients and visitors at the hospital front desk and also serves as a Eucharistic Minister, delivering communion to patients who request it. Inland is proud to recognize Ammie because of her friendly, caring nature and call her a perfect fit for Inland and our philosophy of putting patients first in all we do!

Inland Volunteer of the Year!

Release Date - Mar/10/2014

We are proud to celebrate Ammie Breton of Oakland – who has top notch customer service skills and is a wonderful first impression at our front desk. Her kind and gentle demeanor is a calming influence for patients and families who need assistance. Her friendly, caring nature is a true fit for Inland and our philosophy of putting patients first in all we do!

Sometimes Ammie arrives at Inland with a blue volunteer vest on, other times, with the collar of a spiritual leader. Besides her front desk position, Ammie is also a Eucharistic Minister and delivers communion to patients who request it.

Announcing a new Heart event!

Release Date - Feb/06/2014

In recognition of National Heart Month, Inland invites the community to a special heart to heart talk on Wednesday, February 19, 4:30-6:00pm at the Best Western Plus on Main Street in Waterville, off Exit 130.

Heart to Heart is free for the community - with a focus on those with cardiac issues (and their loved ones) interested in improving their heart health.

Do you have your ducks in a row?

Release Date - Jan/22/2014

Tips to get the most out of your primary care visit!

Review the written summary you received after your last primary care visit.
Make notes about what you want to talk about with your provider.
Make sure you have signed up for the patient portal so your provider can get results to you quickly.
Bring a list of the medications you are taking with doses and directions.
Let us know of any other medical providers you have seen since your last visit.

Save the date Women's Wellness

Release Date - Jan/20/2014

This year’s 17th annual event will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Thomas College in Waterville.

Each year, Inland Hospital invites Central Maine women to enjoy a day of wellness, pampering, and fun. The World of Women’s Wellness is free of charge and offers health screenings, healthy food, look-good elements such as free manicures, feel-good elements such as massage, exercise and cooking demonstrations, and dozens of informational booths. Join us from 9am - 2pm for a fun-filled, information packed event.

Five things every first aid kit should have

Release Date - Jan/16/2014

Antiseptic wash
Apply first to the injury, because minor injuries can become as infectious as your child’s laughter. Follow it up with some antibiotic ointment as a second barrier to infection.
Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen
To fight fever and pain, these should always be nearby.
Bandages of all sizes
Your loved ones are one-of-a-kind, and their cuts and scrapes are no different. Make sure you have a variety of strip, pad, triangular and dot bandages – as well as rolls of gauze – to apply the proper pressure.
Sterile scissors
For cutting bandages (remember what Mom always says – don’t run with them)
Instant cold compress
This will provide immediate comfort to aches and sprains, and let you save those frozen peas for dinner.

Health Insurance Marketplace Questions

Release Date - Jan/07/2014

Do you have questions about signing up for health insurance using the new Health Insurance Marketplace? Individuals, families, and small businesses can use the Marketplace (part of the Affordable Care Act) to sign up for health insurance through the end of March. If you have questions about your options or need assistance finding a plan, several resources are available:

Visit the government’s healthcare website at www.healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 for plan and cost information or to sign up for coverage.

Inland’s first baby of 2014

Release Date - Jan/03/2014

The Birthing Center at Inland Hospital welcomed its first baby of the New Year today at 12:33am. Sofia was born to Sylvia and James Childers of Dexter, seen in the photo with Sofia and their son, James Jr. The couple also has two teenage daughters.

Sylvia reports that she cried tears of joy when Sofia was born. “It was an overwhelming feeling of happiness,” beamed Sylvia. The Childers said the staff at the Birthing Center at Inland made their experience “awesome” and everyone treated them with kindness and courtesy, not to mention a great sense of humor.

Inland 2013 Annual Report released

Release Date - Dec/17/2013

Inland Hospital’s 2013 Annual Report and 2014 calendar is now available! Read about Inland’s successes in 2013, and enjoy our 2014 calendar with beautiful scenes from central Maine.

Copies of the Annual Report/Calendar were mailed to all homes in the Greater Waterville area. If you need an extra, contact inlandcr@emhs.org or visit www.inlandhospital.org (under the about us-get to know us tab) for a printable copy. Enjoy!

United Way honors Inland

Release Date - Dec/16/2013

At its annual Campaign Celebration last week, the United Way of Mid Maine awarded Inland Hospital with the prestigious Diamond Club Award for extraordinary commitment and contribution to the United Way. Inland employees raised more than $37,000 for the United Way during their annual Employee Campaign this fall with 60% employee participation.

At the awards ceremony, United Way leaders praised Inland’s dedicated United Way committee which includes co-chairs Hope Pendexter and Sam Stafford, Angela Leary, Jen Curry, Jessica Maguire, June Allan, Nicole Robertson, Arlene Jones, Melanie Cunningham, Caroline Crowell, Bob Chapman, Stephanie Blair, Laura Gilbert-Caret, Judy Gray, and Crystal Richard.

AmeriCorps VISTA and Site Coordinator for Let’s Go! Kennebec

Release Date - Dec/16/2013

Inland Hospital welcomes Laura Howell as an AmeriCorps VISTA and Site Coordinator for Let’s Go! Kennebec, a non-profit organization whose mission is to prevent childhood obesity. During the coming year, Laura will implement the Let’s Go! program and 5-2-1-0 messages in healthcare practices, schools, after school programs, and childcare facilities in the greater-Waterville area to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and childhood wellness.

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

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

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.