Take a STEP toward better HEALTH

Walking is low impact, and safe with a doctor's okay, for people with orthopedic ailments, heart conditions, and those who are more than 20% overweight. Walking for as little as 30 minutes a day has many benefits, including:

• Reducing the risk of coronary heart disease, osteoporosis, Type 2 diabetes, and breast and colon cancer
• Maintaining body weight and lowering risk of obesity
• Enhancing mental well-being

Join our physicians and health care providers for a walk and talk and become informed and inspired on the journey to improving your health.

To learn more and sign the waiver prior to your first walk, visit https://walkwithadoc.org/join-a-walk/locations/brunswick-me/ 

Registration is not required but is helpful. 

2025 Walk Schedule: May 12-Oct 31, 2025 

Mondays 1-1:30p (with Jessica Faraci MD of MaineHealth Primary Care Family Medicine Maine St Brunswick) at 329 Maine Street, Brunswick

Tuesdays 12:15-12:45p (with Tim Howe MD of MaineHealth Primary Care Internal Medicine Topsham) at 1 Wellness Way, Topsham

Thursdays 12:15-12:45p (with Nicole Kelley, FNP of MaineHealth Primary Care Family Medicine Maine St Brunswick) at 329 Maine Street, Brunswick

Fridays 12:30-1:00p (with Jeff Maher, MD of MaineHealth Primary Care Family Medicine Station Ave Brunswick) at 22 Station Ave (next to the train station), Brunswick

Join staff from the Community Health team for an eight-week Matter of Balance series located at & co-sponsored by the Rockland Public Library. 

Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. A Matter of Balance is a program designed for community dwelling adults age 60 and older to increase activity levels and reduce the fear of falling. If you are concerned about falls, have sustained falls in the past, or are interested in improving your flexibility, balance and strength, this class is for you.

*Registration is required due to a limited number of seats available in this class.*

Please call (207) 301-3950 with any questions. 

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. 

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 newborn sleep shaping class is for pregnant persons at any gestation and new parents with babies up to 12 weeks. During this class parents will learn how to set the foundations in the newborn period for healthy infant sleep. Topics discussed will include what to expect in the fourth trimester, newborn soothing strategies, the science behind sleep, developmental milestones, how to create a sleep conducive environment, how to encourage independent sleep, how and when to stop swaddling and realistic expectations regarding night wakings and feedings.  We will also discuss planning for going back to work and transitioning to daycare.

Non-birthing partners are encouraged to attend.

This class is currently offered virtually via Zoom.  After you are regisitered, you will receive an email with information as to how to participate in class.

You will also receive FREE ACCESS to a recorded version of Infant Sleep 101: Surviving the 4-Month Sleep Regression & Beyond.

If you have any questions please contact Jenna Marion directly at jenna.marion@mainehealth.org.

Join us for one-hour of mindfulness practice outside among the beautiful pines on the Parkview Campus. Class will consist of mindful stretching, walking in nature, meditation, and discussion.  Beginners welcome!  Seating will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite outdoor chair with you. If there is inclement weather, we will move inside.

Registration required.

We meet outside on the Parkview Campus next to the duck pond located at the front of the building. In case of rain, we will meet inside.

329 Maine Street, Main (south) Entrance, Brunswick 

For more information, call (207) 373-6585.

Our classes reflect Lincoln Hospital's dedication to our philosophy of family-centered care.  Classes are taught by an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant from the family birth center who will bring her knowledge and experience to her teaching.  We will review how milk is made, why breastfeeding is so important, feeding cues and positions and so much more.  We use short videos and discussion to ensure you and your baby are off to a great start!  Also covered is prenatal colostrum harvesting as well as hand expression, pumping and storage of breastmilk.  The class is informal and allows for open discussion.  Please call the Lincoln Hospital Family Birth Center for questions at:  207.563.4536

Safe Sitter Course is designed to prepare students ages 11-13 to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. 

THIS CLASS IS LOCATED IN NORWAY, MAINE - IN PERSON

The Instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises.  Students even get to use manikins to practice rescue skills like choking rescue and CPR!

This nationally acclaimed program developed by Dr. Patricia Keener focuses on safety skills, child care skills, first aid & rescue skills, and life & business skills.  

Students are asked to pack a lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided.  All participants are required to review self-screening questions for COVID-19 and remain masked during class.  

Contact the Perinatal Outreach Education Coordinator with any questions: erin.olmstead@mainehealth.org or 207-393-3462.

Walk with a Doc: Special Guest Dr. Arguedas

Friday, August 29 at 4:30 p.m.  

Healing Garden at MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital

121 Medical Center Drive in Brunswick

Join us for a special Walk with a Doc event featuring Dr. Arguedas, gastroenterologist at MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital. Dr. Arguedas will kick things off with a brief, 10-minute talk on maintaining good gastrointestinal health, followed by a 30-minute group walk through the beautiful Healing Garden.

This is a great opportunity to get active, ask questions, and connect directly with a health expert in a relaxed, informal setting. After the walk, enjoy a cold drink and light refreshments in the hospital café.

All are welcome — bring a friend and your walking shoes!

Registration is requested to ensure we have adequate refreshments.

For more information call (207) 373-6585.