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Employees Come Together to Build a Stronger Mercy Community
July 18, 2012. The 2012 Mercy Employee Annual Campaign concluded in early July – proving once again to be a strong show of team work, community spirit, and the Mercy mission in action. Click for more.
Mercy receives a grade “A”
Mercy Hospital was honored with a grade “A” for patient safety by the Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits that survey hospitals and encourage them to adopt safe practices in order to prevent medical errors. Click for more.
Annual George H.W. Bush Celebrity Golf Tournament to Benefit Gary’s House a Huge Success
Maine (June 13, 2012) — As the premiere golf fundraising event in Maine, the 10th Annual George H.W. Bush Celebrity Golf Tournament held on June 13th at Cape Arundel in Kennebunkport, attracted sports greats, reality TV personalities, and golfers from around the country. In attendance were former Boston Bruins players Derek Sanderson, Ken Hodge and Click for more.
Mercy Hospital First in Maine to Attain Certified Participation Status in the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers
PORTLAND, Maine (May 23, 2012) — Breast Care Specialists of Maine was recently recognized as a Certified Participant in the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers Program (NQMBC™). The first and only breast center in Maine to receive certification, this distinguished honor represents a commitment to provide the highest level of quality breast health care to patients in their community and puts Mercy on track to become certified as a Breast Center of Excellence. Click for more.
Best Shot for Youth Free Throw Tournament with the Maine Red Claws
PORTLAND, Maine (March 14, 2012) — Mercy Hospital, the official healthcare provider for the Maine Red Claws, kicks off its annual Best Shot for Youth Initiative with its popular free throw tournament April 1, at 12:30 p.m. at the Portland Expo. The tournament is open to all York and Cumberland County student grades 6-12 at no cost. Kids can try out their basketball skills, learn new tips, meet members of the Red Claws coaching staff and 50 students will have a chance to win two tickets each to the final Maine Red Claws games of the season. Click for more.
Mercy Hospital Executive Recognized at Go Red for Women Luncheon
Breast Care Specialists of Maine Honored at Red Claws Pink Night
PORTLAND, Maine (February 17, 2012) — Breast Care Specialists of Maine, a department of Mercy Health System, the exclusive health care provider for the Red Claws, was presented with the TD Bank Home Court Hero Award last night at the Maine Red Claws “Pink Night” for Breast Cancer Awareness. Sharon Leddy-Smart, a breast cancer survivor, presented Doctors Suzanne Hoekstra and Melinda Molin with the award. Click for more.
Karin Cole, M.D. Surgical Oncologist, Joins Mercy’s Portland Surgical Associates
Portland, Maine (October 11, 2011) – Dr. Karin Cole, a fellowship-trained and board-certified surgical oncologist, recently joined Portland Surgical Associates, part of MercyHealth System and its growing community of health care providers. Click for more.
Mercy Cardiology expands quality care capabilities
Portland, Maine (July 5, 2011) — To better serve the health care needs of the Greater Portland area and around the state, Mercy Health System of Maine, a comprehensive provider of health care services, announces the opening of Mercy Cardiology, a premier practice located at Mercy Hospital, 144 State Street, 5th Floor in Portland. Click for more.
Rest easy, heal sooner in private rooms
Portland, Maine (July 5, 2011) — Mercy Health System of Maine, a comprehensive provider of health care services, announces its “all private room” policy, the first in the Greater Portland area to offer 100 percent private rooms. Being unveiled and available for in-patient use starting July 11, the private rooms at both Fore River and Mercy’s new 100% Private Room Policy, click here..
Breast Care Specialists of Maine achieves national accreditation
Portland, Maine (July 1, 2011) – Breast Care Specialists of Maine, a division of Mercy Hospital, has received national recognition with a full three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), administered by the American College of Surgeons. Click for more.
Mercy Designated a Tier 1 Hospital by State Employee Health Commission
Portland, Maine (June 20, 2011) – Mercy Hospital has been recognized by the Maine State Employee Health Commission as the only Tier 1 hospital in Greater Portland, making them the preferred provider for state workers. According to independent data, Mercy Hospital offers the highest quality of care in Greater Portland. Click for more.



