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Parkinson's Disease Support Group
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Parkinson's Disease Support Group

Free

with MH Pen Bay and Waldo Hospital Events

Calendar Jun 8, 2026 at 12 pm
6 additional sessions through Dec 14, 2026

For people with Parkinson’s disease, their families, friends, and caregivers. Attendees should bring a bag lunch; drinks and desserts provided.

Questions? Please contact Spectrum Generations at 800-639-1553.

Adult Mental Health First Aid: Virtual
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Adult Mental Health First Aid: Virtual

Free

with Julia Halley, MH Pen Bay and Waldo Hospital Events

Calendar Jun 8, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 2 weeks

This course consists of TWO sessions which meet ONLINE on Monday, June 8, AND Monday, June 15, 2026, 2 - 5:00 p.m. both days. You must attend both sessions.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among people over the age of 18. 

The course will teach you how to  apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):

  • Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
  • Listen nonjudgmentally.
  • Give reassurance and information.
  • Encourage appropriate professional help.
  • Encourage self-help and other support strategies.

This course is for adults including employers, police officers, hospital staff, first responders, and any caring individuals in the community.

Once you are registered, and the class enrollment has reached its minimum number of required participants to run, you will receive a PRE-CLASS WORK ASSIGNMENT via e-mail and a link for the ZOOM sessions.

Childbirth Education 3-week Series In Person (2026)

$150

with Certified Educator, Family Birth Center MH MMC Portland

Calendar Jul 13, 2026 at 5:30 pm
1 additional session on Aug 18, 2026

We are offering this class in person at Maine Medical Center, Portland. You will receive directions to parking and the classroom once you have registered.

To avoid duplicate charges, please register only ONE participant per class. The registration fee includes costs for the registrant and one support person. A receipt will be provided for insurance reimbursement purposes. Reimbursement is subject to individual insurance plans, refer to your plan for additional information.

If you cannot afford the registration fee due to financial hardship, please contact childbirth education at childbirtheducation@mainehealth.org .

Rescheduling or canceling your class registration can be done by contacting childbirtheducation@mainehealth.org. Refunds for class cancelations include a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be given after class begins.

These comprehensive classes are designed to provide you and your labor partner with the information, skills, and resources to prepare you for the birth of your baby.  Recommended for all first-time pregnant parents and their birth partners.

We recommend attending this class between the 28th and 32nd week of pregnancy.

 

Breastfeeding Basics Online (2026)

$50

with Certified Educator, Family Birth Center MH MMC Portland

Calendar Jun 9, 2026 at 5 pm
3 additional sessions through Sep 2, 2026

Registration fee covers the cost of registrant and one support person. Please register only ONE participant for a class so that you will not be charged twice. A receipt will be issued which can be utilized to submit to your insurance company. Reimbursement is dependent upon individual plans, refer to your plan for additional information.

If you cannot afford the registration fee due to financial hardship, please contact childbirth education at childbirtheducation@mainehealth.org.

Rescheduling or canceling your class registration can be done by contacting childbirtheducation@mainehealth.org. Refunds for class cancelations include a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be given after class begins.

This class meets online. If you are registered for this class, you will recieve an email about 2 days before the class starts with a link to join. 

This class covers the benefits of breastfeeding, different breastfeeding techniques and positions, how to make enough milk, and local community and professional resources. Attending this class before your baby’s birth will help you meet your breastfeeding goals. 

We recommend attending this class between the 32nd and 36th week of pregnancy.

Tour of the Family Birth Center (2026)

$10

with Family Birth Center MH MMC Portland

Calendar Jun 9, 2026 at 5 pm
36 additional sessions through Sep 29, 2026

PLEASE NOTE THIS $10 FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE:

*The $10 fee is for 2 people to attend the tour. To avoid duplicate charges register one person only.  

* Do not include the name of the 2nd person attending with you as this will automatically generate a 2nd charge, which is non-refundable.  

*Please only register for 1 tour only to ensure that there is room for everyone who would like to attend a tour.  Do not register for multiple tours, thank you!

* There is always a chance that all of the rooms are full and we are unable to view one

After you are registered you will receive details of where to meet, etc. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!

*Please note for our Winter tours: If the weather forecasts unsafe driving conditions, the tour will be cancelled. Be sure to check your email! We will do our best to reschedule you tour. If where you are coming from has bad weather, please reschedule a tour with us!

 

MidCoast Mamas

Free

with Erin Kirkpatrick, Mid Coast Hospital Family Birth Center

Calendar Jun 10, 2026 at 10:30 am
2 additional sessions through Jun 24, 2026

Please join our postpartum support group to find the village you deserve! You will get to meet other new moms and find out that many of the struggles you may be experiencing are common and you are not alone. You will also get good ideas for coping. We vent, we celebrate, we cry, we encourage, we drink coffee and eat snacks! You can weigh your baby here and ask any questions at all to another mother or a nurse. 

The group meets every Wednesday morning at 10:30am at MidCoast Hospital. Sometimes we meet in Conference Room 1, right next to the cafeteria. If that room is not available, our back up location is the waiting room outside the Maternity unit. The group is led by our breast/bottle feeding specialists. Mothers with children 0-6 months are welcome. 

Will run

Nursing Support Group
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Nursing Support Group

Free

with Lynn Tauss, MH Pen Bay and Waldo Hospital Events

Calendar Jun 10, 2026 at 12:30 pm
7 additional sessions through Jul 29, 2026

This informal support group for breastfeeding families provides interaction as well as individual assistance when needed. Women wanting more information about breastfeeding are also welcome. This group is facilitated by a lactation consultant from the Women and Infants unit.

MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital Campus, 3 Glen Cove Drive, Suite 2 
Please call (207)301-8337 for more information. 

Youth Kicking Asthma Breathe Well Group
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Youth Kicking Asthma Breathe Well Group

Free

with Suzan Collins, MH Pen Bay and Waldo Hospital Events

Calendar Jun 10, 2026 at 6 pm
6 additional sessions through Dec 9, 2026

Ages: 8 - 11

Coastal Communities Youth Kicking Asthma Breathe Well Group
Join us for a program that educates and empowers children ages 8 to 11 through a fun, interactive approach to asthma self-management. Children will learn how to recognize warning signs, avoid triggers and talk confidently about their health.

The class follows the Open Airways for Schools® (OAS) curriculum, the nation’s most widely recognized asthma management program for children. Since its introduction more than three decades ago, OAS has reached hundreds of thousands of children nationwide and has been proven effective.

Children who complete the program learn to prevent symptoms, recognize them early, take appropriate management steps and work with parents, teachers, medical professionals and friends to manage asthma daily.

Classes will be offered both in person and via Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided after registration.                                 

To register, email or call Suzan Michelle Collins at: 207-301-5892 or Suzan.Collins@mainehealth.org

 

Suzan Michelle Collins, BSRT, RRT, is a second-year graduate student working on her graduate degree in Respiratory Care at Boise State University. She is a certified asthma educator and holds specialty certifications as a COPD educator, pulmonary disease educator, tobacco treatment specialist and in pulmonary rehabilitation.

She has received national awards for her work in Asthma Management from the Environmental Protection Agency, the Dr. Charles H. Hudson Award for her work in Cardiopulmonary Health from the ARCF and the Nick Jones Breathe Strong Rally Champion Award from the COPD Foundation. Locally, she has received the 2024 Operations Transformation Advocate Award from MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital and has been invited to present her research and work performed here for several national conferences.  

Suzan volunteers for many organizations, supporting and advocating for patients and the cardiopulmonary profession.





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