The Maine Youth Leaders program by the Healthy Community Coalition, an exciting opportunity for Franklin County students. This program focuses on community building, leadership development, and organizing a Youth Leadership Summit at your school. The program, held during school hours with monthly team-building outings, is free. Transportation is arranged by parents with available compensation, fostering a collaborative approach for out-of-school activities. This is a for students to grow as a leader, explore new perspectives, and make a positive impact.

Who can join?

Any youth betwen the ages of 12-18 in Franklin County

What can expect?

Leadership and volunteer opportunities, team building skills, chances to engage with the community and friendships across the county.

Who can I contact for more info?

Please contact Lillian Hunt contact us at (207)-779-2467, or lillian.hunt@mainehealth.org.

This free peer support group is a great opportunity to meet other new breastfeeding parents in your community, share experiences, and receive postpartum and newborn care information and support. A lactation consultant facilitates the group and can answer your questions.

Please register here to receive log-in or call-in information for this weekly group which meets on Tuesdays 9:30am - 11:30am.

This group meets in person (with a hybrid Zoom option, too) at the MaineHealth Medical Building, 5 Bucknam Rd, Falmouth. (Ground floor, lots of parking!)

FREE but registration is required to receive Zoom info. Join anytime throughout the year. New members are always welcome!

MUTUAL SUPPORT FROM OTHERS

This group is open to anyone trying to quit tobacco, thinking about quitting, struggling to maintain quit or wanting support during any phase of tobacco use or quit process. We also welcome successful quitters who would like to support others in the quit process or could benefit from accountability to help maintain their quit.

We offer weekly health tips and encourage participants to share their challenges and successes to support each other in working toward goals. This is a great opportunity to talk with others in similar situations and share ideas.

Registration required. For more information call (207) 844-4582.  

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your iPhone calendar system.

Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZMpd-ypqD0tE9w6kzrq7jjZrik4DEftyNbW/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGvqjsvG9KTtxCPRpwEBoigZ-vwpiFaj_pKyhT_ETEEaAnMJOtJZpZaFszJ

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87405166798

Meeting ID: 874 0516 6798

WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN

This group is open to women aged 18-45 who are trying to quit tobacco, thinking about quitting, struggling to maintain quit or wanting support during any phase of tobacco use or quit process. We also welcome successful quitters who would like to support others in the quit process or could benefit from accountability to help maintain their quit.

We offer weekly health tips and encourage participants to share their challenges and successes to support each other in working toward goals. This is a great opportunity to talk with others in similar situations and share ideas.  

Registration required. For more information call (207) 844-4582.

If you are looking for support and not a woman of childbearing age, you are welcome to join our general Tobacco Support Group.

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your iPhone calendar system.

Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZcrdumpqzopHNNVwVVSGiTNy3NhOATTzBjw/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGrqDoqG9GUsx-ARpwqBIj4c-vwmH5ego1zqgjTNRN0azfYL7FsOp1eJOzK

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83610151367

Meeting ID: 836 1015 1367

Running Start is a co-ed exercise program for all age groups that incorporates the proper technique of warm-up, stretching, calisthenics, and aerobic exercise tailored to your personal needs. The classes allow everyone to increase or maintain their fitness level in their own way. A clinical exercise physiologist facilitates this program.

Medical Release from a physician and Waiver of Liability are required prior to participation.

Regular physical activity improves your cardiovascular system, muscle tone, and flexibility, as well as reduces the risk of heart disease, the number one killer of adults in the United States. If you increase your physical activity level, you will improve your quality of life. You'll look better, feel better, and have more energy to enjoy your leisure time.

Supervised medical exercise consisting of an initial fitness assessment and progressive resistance training, flexibility exercises, and a cardiovascular program. 

A clinical exercise physiologist facilitates this program. 

* Please DO NOT register prior to completing your Intake and being assigned a class time.

* Medical Release from a physician and Waiver of Liability are required prior to participation. Once your Medical Release has been received, an exercise physiologist will contact you to schedule an Intake Appointment. 

Running Start Swim is a co-ed exercise program for all age groups with shallow-end aerobics and lane swimming. A clinical exercise physiologist facilitates this program.

Medical Release from a physician and Waiver of Liability are required prior to participation.

Regular physical activity improves your cardiovascular system, muscle tone, and flexibility, as well as reduces the risk of heart disease, the number one killer of adults in the United States. If you increase your physical activity level, you will improve your quality of life. You'll look better, feel better, and have more energy to enjoy your leisure time.

FOR THE NEWLY DIAGNOSED

Mid Coast Hospital offers many informational programs to aid people with Parkinson’s disease and assist in maintaining their quality of life.

To learn more about your diagnosis, the options available and the services we offer at Mid Coast-Parkview Health, join William P. Stamey, MD, Roople Unia, MD, Ingrid Ordal, LCSW, Leah Harvey, PT, Kristin Pelkey, PT, Erin Faulter, PT and a patient and caregiver panel at this informative discussion.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Parkinson’s diagnosis

• Medications

• Emotional issues

• Quality of life

• Caregiver concerns

• Movement and assistance

• Programs and resources

Registration is required.