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My Patient Experience

From Provider Recruiter to patient, our very own Lisa Richards experienced our mission in action with one fearful visit to the Emergency Department.

Answering Common COVID-19 Vaccination Questions

Sue Cronkite, CMA Supervisor, alongside our ASL interpreters, answers some of the questions you may have about COVID-19 vaccines.

Daily Reflection – Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Daily Quote: "The more grateful you are, the more beauty you see." -Mary Davis

Celebrating IV Nurses Day – January 25th

IV nurses are essential in the coordination of care for patients.  From inserting intravenous lines to PICC lines and the education/maintenance of these lines to provide short and long term treatment for patients.   They are an integral part of the healthcare team and support healing through evidence based practice. 

COVID-19 Vaccine Update

On January 13, 2021 Governor Mills announced state-wide plans to begin COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals who are 70 years of age and older as soon as February 1. At this time, we do not have a timeline or specific details as to when St. Joseph Hospital will receive vaccine from the Maine CDC to support vaccinating patients.

Make a Plan to Get Your Flu Shot

The combination of a severe, or even mild, flu season and the current pandemic could create complications for hospitals and healthcare facilities in the coming months and increase the risks of you or your loved ones getting sick. Although there is no vaccine for COVID-19, there is a flu vaccine. That is why it is important for most over the age of 6 months to get a flu shot.

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