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Walk with a Doc Special Event
with Estelle Krestos RN, BSN, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
MSMT (Maine State Music Theater) – Curt Dale Clark, Artistic Director and Actor - Thursday, August 6 at 4 pm
Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick’s Walk with a Doc Program is pleased to host a special Guest Walk featuring Curt Dale Clark - Artistic Director and Actor from Maine State Music Theater along with our own healthcare star and walk leader, Dr. Jeff Maher to guide our 30 minute walk.
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet Curt (maybe additional MSMT staff), hear some stories from the stage, find out more about our local theater, and engage in meaningful conversation and the role the arts and creativity play in our general well-being.
Walk will be followed by light refreshments, and some time to ask Curt questions, possibly we can convince him to sing a tune as well!
Whether you’re a regular walker or joining us for the first time, all are welcome to join in this special event. Please share this special event information with anyone interested!
Wear your comfy shoes and bring your questions!
Meet at Pickard Theater at Bowdoin College (1 Bath Road, Brunswick) at the Concession stand.
To assist us in planning, please register for this free event online or call 373-6585.
Tour of the Family Birth Center (2026)
with Family Birth Center MH MMC Portland
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!
Infant CPR (2026)
with Certified Educator, Family Birth Center MH MMC Portland
This class provides a non-certificate course through the American Heart Association to family and friends. In this class you will learn basic infant CPR and choking rescue techniques. The classes are open to parents, grandparents, childcare providers, and anyone who cares for infants.
It's best to take the class before the baby is born, so you are prepared from day one.
Fee: $30.00 per person. Each person attending needs to pre-register for the class.
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.
We offer this class only in person. Classes are held at the Dana Center Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland. You will receive directions to parking and the classroom once you have registered.
*Please note for our Winter classes: If the weather forecasts unsafe driving conditions, the class will be cancelled. Be sure to check your email and/or voicemail! We will do our best to reschedule or transfer you into another class. If where you are coming from has bad weather, please contact us to reschedule!
Transition to Parenthood Peer Group Rockport
with MH Pen Bay and Waldo Hospital Events
Join us for a free, nurse-led group for parents and parents-to-be. We offer a welcoming place for new and pregnant parents to talk, listen and get support from others during the transition to parenthood. Babies welcome! Snacks and beverages will be provided. Drop-ins are welcome. Please call 301-8343 for more information.
This group meets on the 2nd Monday of each month, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Parkinson's Disease Support Group
with MH Pen Bay and Waldo Hospital Events
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.
Preparing for Labor & Birth Part 3
with Danielle Peart, Mid Coast Hospital Family Birth Center
This is Part 3 of a three part series. Please sign up for Part 1 and Part 2 above. All of your class dates should be in the same month. Join us in person at MidCoast Hospital for the final session of our Preparing for Labor & Birth series. We will meet at the entrance of the offices building where you go to your prenatal appointments. It will start with a tour of the maternity unit and birthing rooms and then we will spend the rest of our time practicing various labor positions and hands on support techniques for partners, as well as discuss a variety of coping techniques!
Partners/support people are encouraged to attend but do not need to register online. We recommend taking this course between 30-36 weeks if possible. Our hope is that after attending all three sessions you will leave feeling like you have the knowledge you need to make informed decisions, and the confidence to navigate the transition from pregnancy to parenthood. We look forward to working with you!
Breastfeeding Basics Online (2026)
with Certified Educator, Family Birth Center MH MMC Portland
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.
Youth Kicking Asthma Breathe Well Group
with Suzan Collins, MH Pen Bay and Waldo Hospital Events
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.