Here in Maine, when someone thinks of the official state bird, they might think mosquito before they think chickadee. This time-honored joke isn’t lost on anyone who has spent time in Maine between January and September. Mosquitoes are more than just annoying, itch-inducing blood suckers, they can also cause serious illness. Mosquito-borne diseases do not […]
How to Donate Hand-Sewn Face Masks: Due to the shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), St. Joseph Hospital is accepting hand-sewn face masks to help protect our employees and patients from the Coronavirus. Many individuals, groups, and businesses from the community have generously offered to help assist in our preparedness efforts by sewing cloth masks. […]
Michelle Markie has been a nurse at St. Joseph Healthcare for 30+ years. Nearly 15 years ago, she began training to be a S.A.F.E. (Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner) Nurse in St. Joe’s Emergency Department. S.A.F.E. nurses are healthcare providers who have been specially trained to provide comprehensive medical care to a sexual assault patient. They […]
At St. Joseph Healthcare our mission is clear – we strive to support the overall wellness and healing of a patient’s mind, body and spirit. To that end, we’ve partnered with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra to periodically deliver our patients, families, visitors, and staff a healthy dose of classical music to help heal their spirit. […]
