Come join us for a FREE one-hour, evidence-based discussion healthy nutrition! Each session is designed to build on another, but is also useful on its own if you can only make a few! We will focus on quality and quantity of foods and learn how to incorporate a whole-food plant-based eating pattern as recommended by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

Note: Please arrive at 2:45.

Instructors: Amy Pearl BSN, RN, CWHC and Shannon Marotta BSN, RN, CWHC, DipACLM

Attendance Policy: It is the expectation that the patient will cancel their registration if they cannot attend. If a patient does not show to 2 classes, they will have any following sessions canceled and will have to contact the office to discuss enrolling in future classes.

Come join us for a FREE one-hour, evidence-based discussion healthy nutrition! This is the virtual sign-up option, see Zoom link to join below. Each session is designed to build on another, but is also useful on its own if you can only make a few! We will focus on quality and quantity of foods and learn how to incorporate a whole-food plant-based eating pattern as recommended by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

Instructors: Amy Pearl BSN, RN, CWHC 

To Join the Zoom Meeting:

https://zoom.us/j/5965762953 

Meeting ID: 596 576 2953

Attendance Policy: It is the expectation that the patient will cancel their registration if they cannot attend. If a patient does not show to 2 classes, they will have any following sessions canceled and will have to contact the office to discuss enrolling in future classes.

It's never too late to take an Infant CPR class! This class is for parents, grandparents, childcare providers and anyone who takes care of your baby.

This is a non-certificate course through American Heart Association, Friends & Family program. Learn basic infant CPR & choking rescue for your little one.

The text Family & Friends CPR will be provided.

Make sure to register EACH PERSON attending the class so we can have a correct head count. Refunds for class cancellations include a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be given after class begins.

NOTE: THIS CLASS IS IN PERSON IN BIDDEFORD

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: $25.00 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.

The Coastal Family Hospice Volunteers’ Bereavement Support Group offers a safe, confidential space to share and express feelings.

Questions? Please contact Coastal Family Hospice Volunteers at 207-466-9444 or coastalfamilyhospicevolunteers@gmail.com.

Dr. Andy Cook Pediatric Behavioral Health Series 2025: 

Autism Spectrum Disorder Part 2: Advanced Topics and Interventions in the Pediatric Setting for School Aged Children,

October 7 | 7-9 a.m.

This series was created in memory of Andy Cook, MD, who dedicated his career to providing, improving and advocating for behavioral health services for children, adolescents and their families.

SCHEDULE:

7:00 -7:30 Breakfast and conversation

7:30-7:35 Dr. Chris Bowe, President, Mid Coast-Parkview Health

7:35-8:50

• Michelle Rock, DO Medical Director of MH Behavioral Health Autism Services
• Matt Nilson, MD MaineHealth Behavioral Health Pediatrics
• Cathleen Small, PhD, BCBA-D Director-Psychologist, MaineHealth Behavioral Health
• Review & Overview
  
  • Quick overview, building on the first seminar’s content
  • In-depth discussion on specific challenges and complexities
  • Framework to use when feeling “stuck”
• Behavioral Interventions
  
  • Review behavioral models and their applications
  • Case studies and practical examples
  • In pediatric office vs. referral to specialty care
  • Which specialist?
• Medication Management
  
  • Further discussion on medication nuances and management strategies
  • Use of atypicals?
  • Addressing specific scenarios and challenges
• Collaboration and Resources
  • When to refer to specialty care and what to expect for provider/family
  • Collaborating with schools and other providers
  • Connecting families with resources and support systems

8:50-9:00 Questions, Wrap-up and Resources

Providers are eligible to earn 1 CME for this seminar.

This seminar is being recorded and will be available soon. 

Registration is required.

MCH Lifestyle Medicine, 329 Maine St, Brunswick, ME, 207-373-6585

Provides information and support to those who have loved ones coping with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. 

For more information and Zoom details, contact Cheri R. Blouin, LSW, at 207-301-6237 or at Cheri.Blouin@mainehealth.org. 

Basic Life Support in Obstetrics (BLSO) is designed to improve the management of normal deliveries, as well as obstetric emergencies by standardizing the skills of first responders, emergency personnel and maternity care providers.

The BLSO curriculum is designed to train:

•Pre-hospital care providers 

•First responders and emergency personnel

•Medical, nursing, and physician assistant students