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Palliative Care Program

The Palliative Care Program at Mercy Hospital and VNA Home Health Hospice work closely with patients, families and staff to expand care options for patients with life limiting diseases. Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses. This type of care is focused on providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of a serious illness—whatever the diagnosis. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family. At Mercy and VNA, Palliative care is provided by a Nurse Practitioner, in consultation with a team of physicians and social workers, to provide an extra layer of support. Palliative care is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided together with curative treatment.

How Palliative Care Can Help

  • Palliative specializes in helping patients and providers manage the pain and symptoms of serious illness.
  • Palliative care can support providers with intensive coordination of care, including family meetings, prognostication discussions, and planning for the progression of serious illness.
  • Palliative care can help with Advanced Directives, clarification of code status, and discussions related to weighing the benefits and burdens of treatments.
  • Palliative care can support patients and providers with end-of-life planning and education, as well as facilitation of transition to Palliative or Hospice Care.

Frequently Asked Questions about Palliative Care

Is palliative care the same as Hospice?
No. Palliative care is the medical specialty focused on preventing, treating and relieving the pain and other debilitating effects of serious illness and, as such, is not related to prognosis or limited to end of life care. The goal is to improve quality of life for patients and their families – whatever the prognosis. Palliative care can be involved throughout care, including support with arranging hospice care, if appropriate.

Can I still have treatment if it involves palliative care?
Yes. Palliative care is available along with curative treatments, even at early stages of a serious illness. Of course, palliative care is also available to patients nearing the last months of life; for them, palliative care dovetails with hospice to provide necessary treatment and services.

Does palliative care take the place of my current provider?
No. Palliative care is intended to work with you and your doctor, supporting the treatment goals and issues you have identified. Palliative care can help with determining goals of care and with intensive care coordination between healthcare providers and healthcare settings (e.g. home, hospital, skilled nursing facility/rehab).

Can palliative care help if I am ready to pursue Hospice?
Yes. Palliative care is intended to support patients from the time of diagnosis until end-of-life. As such, the program can help patients and families to complete living wills, address orders for the type of interventions a patient desires as their illness progresses, and make arrangements for end-of-life. Palliative care works closely with hospice and other community resources to ensure that patients and families have adequate time and support for making these difficult decisions.

Consults are available throughout the Mercy Health System Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Directions (Mercy State Street Campus)

From Points North: Take the Maine Turnpike (I-95) south to Exit 48, Riverside / Larrabee (formerly exit 8). Turn left onto Riverside Street, go 1/10 mile to end and turn left onto Brighton Avenue (Rte 25). Follow 3 miles to the Portland campus of the University of Southern Maine, then bear left on Bedford Street. At the intersection with Forest Ave. (Rte.302), turn right; after the I-295 overpass, bear right and continue south on Rte. 77 (State Street). Go up the hill and cross Congress Street; the hospital will be on your right at 144 State Street.

From Points South: From the Maine Turnpike (I-95) take Exit 44, South Portland/I-295 (formerly exit 6A) and merge with I-295. Follow I-295 to Exit 6A (Forest Avenue south), turning right at the end of the ramp; bear right immediately onto Rte. 77 (State Street). Go up the hill and cross Congress Street; the hospital will be on your right at 144 State Street.

From Points West (Rte. 302): Follow Rte. 302, which becomes Forest Avenue in Portland. Continue south on Forest Avenue into the center of Portland; after the I-295 overpass, bear right and continue south on Rte. 77 (State Street). Go up the hill and cross Congress Street; the hospital will be on your right at 144 State Street.

From Points West (Rte. 113/25): Follow Rte. 113 (Southeast) to Rte. 25 (East) into Westbrook. Once on Rte. 25 (Brighton Avenue), continue about 3 miles past the Portland campus of the University of Southern Maine, then bear left on Bedford Street. At the intersection with Forest Ave. (Rte.302), turn right; after the I-295 overpass, bear right and continue south on Rte. 77 (State Street). Go up the hill and cross Congress Street; the hospital will be on your right at 144 State Street.

Patient and Visitor Parking is located on Spring Street. Turn right at the light in front of 144 State Street and the parking lot will be on your left.

Directions (Mercy Fore River Campus)

From Points North: Take I-295 southbound to Exit # 5A. At the end of the ramp you should be in the left-hand lane. Take a left at the traffic light and remain in the left-hand lane, continuing straight onto the Fore River Parkway. The main entrance and patient drop-off are ahead on your left. Follow signs for patient parking.

From Points South: Maine Turnpike North (I-95) to exit 42; take I-295 northbound to Exit # 4 (U.S. Rte 1). Cross the Veteran’s Bridge. At the traffic light you should be in the left-hand lane and turn left onto Fore River Parkway. Go through the next traffic light. The main entrance and patient drop-off are ahead on your right. Follow signs for patient parking.

From South Portland: Go over the Casco Bay Bridge, through the traffic light at the State Street intersection and stay in the right lane, turning right onto Park Street. Take another right at the stop sign onto Commercial Street. Head west on Commercial Street to the Veteran’s Bridge intersection. Proceed straight through the light, over the bridge and onto the Fore River Parkway. After the next traffic light. the main entrance and patient drop-off are ahead on your right. Follow signs for patient parking.

From Points West (Congress St. and Rte. 22): Heading east on Congress Street/Route #22 into Portland, turn right at the traffic light after Norway Savings Bank, following the signs for South/I-295/Route 1/South Portland. At the next traffic light you should be in the left hand lane; continue straight onto the Fore River Parkway. The main entrance and patient drop-off are ahead on your left. Follow signs for patient parking.


Directions (Gorham Crossing)

From Points North:
Take I-295 South to exit 5B (Route 22 W/Congress Street), turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp onto 22W/Congress Street.
Follow Route 22 West/County Road for 7 miles into Gorham.
Go through the light at the junction of Routes 114 and 22, and take your next left into the Mercy Gorham Crossing driveway.

From Points South: 
Take Maine Turnpike (I-95) North to exit 42 (US-1 toward Scarborough).
Go straight off the exit, then left onto Payne Road. Follow Payne Road 1.5 miles, turn left onto Gorham Rd/114 North. Follow for 3 miles, turn left onto County Road/114/22. Follow for one mile, go through the light at the junction of Routes 114 and 22, and take your first left into the Mercy Gorham Crossing driveway.

From Points East (Scarborough/Cape Elizabeth):
Take Gorham Rd/114 North for approximately 5 miles from junction with US-1. Turn left onto County Road/114/22. Follow for one mile, go through the light at the junction of Routes 114 and 22, and take your first left into the Mercy Gorham Crossing driveway.

From the West/Bar Mills area:
Follow Main Street East from Bar Mills; after it becomes Portland Rd. East/County Road/Route 22 East, follow for 7 miles.
Turn right at the junction of 114/22 into the Mercy Gorham Crossing driveway.

From the Northwest/Windham area:
Take Route 4 South/US-202 West, turn right onto Main Street/Route 25, then left onto 114/South Street. Follow for 3 miles.
Gorham Crossing is directly across from the light at the junction of Rts. 114 and 22.


Directions (Westbrook)

From Points North and South: On Maine Turnpike (I-95), take Exit 48 (Riverside/Larrabee) and go straight through intersection onto Larrabee Road; at next traffic light turn right onto Main Street. Follow Main Street into downtown Westbrook and past the Sappi Paper Mill. After passing under a railroad bridge, take the next right onto Park Road. Mercy Westbrook is on the left at 40 Park Road, Mercy Addiction Medicine is on the right at 50 Park Road.

From Points West: Take Route 302 into Westbrook. Turn left onto E. Bridge Street and follow for 1.4 mi. Bear left onto Park Road. Mercy Westbrook is on the right at 40 Park Road; Mercy Addiction Medicine is on the left at 50 Park Road.


Directions (Windham)

From points West: Take Route 302 to rotary at Fosters Corner. Enter rotary and follow Mercy Windham sign. Exit rotary and take left into Mercy Windham entrance.

From points North: Take Maine Turnpike exit #63 (Gray exit). Turn left after toll plaza and follow Route 202 to intersection of Route 302 at Fosters Corner. Enter rotary and follow Mercy Windham sign. Exit rotary and take left into Mercy Windham entrance.

From points South: Take Maine Turnpike exit #48. Turn right off the exit onto Riverside Drive. Continue to Route 302 and turn left. Continue to Windham; Mercy Windham is on right just before the rotary at Fosters Corner.


Directions (Mattina R. Proctor Diabetes Center)

From Points North: Take the Maine Turnpike (I-95) south to Exit 48, Riverside / Larrabee (formerly exit 8). Turn left onto Riverside Street, go 1/10 mile to end and turn left onto Brighton Avenue (Rte 25). Follow 3 miles to the Portland campus of the University of Southern Maine, then bear left on Bedford Street. At the intersection with Forest Ave. (Rte.302), turn right; after the I-295 overpass, bear right and continue south on Rte. 77 (State Street). Go up the hill and cross Congress Street; the hospital will be on your right at 144 State Street.

From Points South: From the Maine Turnpike (I-95) take Exit 44, South Portland/I-295 (formerly exit 6A) and merge with I-295. Follow I-295 to Exit 6A (Forest Avenue south), turning right at the end of the ramp; bear right immediately onto Rte. 77 (State Street). Go up the hill and cross Congress Street; the hospital will be on your right at 144 State Street.

From Points West (Rte. 302): Follow Rte. 302, which becomes Forest Avenue in Portland. Continue south on Forest Avenue into the center of Portland; after the I-295 overpass, bear right and continue south on Rte. 77 (State Street). Go up the hill and cross Congress Street; the hospital will be on your right at 144 State Street.

From Points West (Rte. 113/25): Follow Rte. 113 (Southeast) to Rte. 25 (East) into Westbrook. Once on Rte. 25 (Brighton Avenue), continue X miles past the Portland campus of the University of Southern Maine, then bear left on Bedford Street. At the intersection with Forest Ave. (Rte.302), turn right; after the I-295 overpass, bear right and continue south on Rte. 77 (State Street). Go up the hill and cross Congress Street; the hospital will be on your right at 144 State Street.

Patient and Visitor Parking is located on Spring Street. Turn right at the light in front of 144 State Street and the parking lot will be on your left.


Directions (Physical Therapy Center)

From Downtown Portland: Head west on Congress Street/ME-22, out of downtown Portland. At the intersection of Congress Street and Stevens Avenue, the Westgate Shopping Center will be on the left.

From Points North: Take Exit 5 on I-295 South towards Congress Street/ME-22. There will be several forks in the ramp, keep to the right of all the forks. Move into the left lane, heading straight through the first lights and turning left onto Congress Street at the second light. The Westgate Shopping Center will be 0.5 miles ahead on the left.

From Points South: From the Maine Turnpike (I-95) take Exit 44, South Portland/I-295 (formerly exit 6A) and merge with I-295. Follow I-295 to Exit 5B and turn slightly right onto Congress Street/ME-22. Travel 0.5 miles and the Westgate Shopping Center will be on the left.


Directions (VNA Home Health Hospice)

From Points North: From the Maine Turnpike (I-95 South), merge onto I-295 S via exit 103 toward ME-9 / Gardiner / ME-126 / Brunswick. Take the ME-9 / Westbrook St. exit (exit 3) toward the Portland International Jetport. Turn right onto ME-9 / Westbrook St. At second traffic light, turn right onto Western Avenue. Turn left onto Foden Rd. VNA Home Health Hospice will be on your left just after turning onto Foden Road.

From Points South: From the Maine Turnpike (I-95 North) take Exit 45 toward I-295 / Maine Mall Rd / ME-114 / Payne Rd / US-1. Take the Maine Mall Rd exit toward ME-114 / Airport. Turn right at lights to go onto Maine Mall Rd (Maine Mall will be on the right). Turn right onto Gorham Rd. Turn left onto Foden Road. VNA Home Health Hospice will be on your right just before the intersection with Western Avenue.


Directions (Falmouth Internal Medicine)

From Yarmouth/Cumberland Foreside: Head South on I-295. Take Exit 10 toward I-95/US-1 and turn left onto Buckman Rd. Travel 0.3 miles and then turn slightly to the right onto US-I. Travel about a half mile and turn right onto Clearwater Drive.Travel about 0.4 miles and turn left to stay on Clearwater Drive. Portions of this road are unpaved. Mercy Falmouth Internal Medicine, #75, will be on the left and is in suite106.

From Portland: Head North on I-295 toward Falmouth. Take Exit 10 toward I-95/US-1 and turn slightly to the left, taking the ramp towards US-1/I-495. Turn left again onto Buckman Rd. Almost right away, turn slightly to the right onto US-I. Travel about a half mile and turn right onto Clearwater Dr. Travel about 0.4 miles and turn left to stay on Clearwater Dr. Portions of this road are unpaved. Mercy Falmouth Internal Medicine, #75, will be on the left and is in suite106.

From West Falmouth: Head East on Mountain Road. Mountain Rd. will become Falmouth Rd. Travel on this road for about 3.9 miles. Take a right onto Lunt Rd. Lunt Rd. becomes Depot Rd. Travel about 0.9 miles. Turn right onto US-I and travel 0.2 miles. Turn right onto Clearwater Dr and travel for about 0.4 miles. Turn left to stay on Clearwater Dr. Portions of this road are unpaved. Mercy Falmouth Internal Medicine, #75, will be on the left and is in suite106.

From Cumberland Center: Head South on Main St./Rt. 9. Travel on rt. 9 for about 5 miles. Turn left onto Buckman Rd. for about a half mile. Turn slightly to the right onto US-I. Travel about a half mile and turn right onto Clearwater Dr. Travel about 0.4 miles and turn left to stay on Clearwater Dr. Portions of this road are unpaved. Mercy Falmouth Internal Medicine, #75, will be on the left and is in suite106.


Directions (Standish Family Practice)

Mercy Standish Family Practice is located in the Colonial Market Place between Hannaford and the Post Office.

From Steep Falls: Head South on Pequawket Trail/Rt. 113. Continue on Rt. 113 for about 5.5 miles towards Ossipee Trail/ Rt. 25. Turn left and travel on Rt. 25 for about 2.4 miles. Turn right into the Colonial Market Place.

From Richville/Sebago Lake: Head Southeast on Richville Rd./Rt. 114. Travel about 2.7 miles. Take a right onto Northeast Rd./Rt. 35. Travel about 2.2 miles. Turn left onto Ossipee Trail East and travel for about a half mile. Turn right into the Colonial Market Place.

From Bonny Eagle: Head Northeast on Bony Eagle Road/Rt. 35. Continue on Rt. 35, about 4.7 miles, to Ossipee Trail East/Rt. 25. Take a right onto Ossipee Trail East and travel for about a half mile. Turn right into the Colonial Market place and Mercy Standish Family Practice is between Hannaford and the Post Office.

From Limerick: Head Northeast on Washington St./Rt. 11. Continue on Rt. 11 for 7.8 miles. Take a right onto Ossipee Trail East for about 7.5 miles. Turn right into the Colonial Market.


Directions (West Falmouth Primary Care)

From West Falmouth.  Start by heading East on Mountain Road toward Gray Road.  Turn right onto Gray Road and travel 0.7 miles.  Turn right onto Leighton Road and Mercy West Falmouth will be just ahead on the left.

From I-295.  Take Exit 10 toward US-1/Falmouth.  Travel 0.4 miles and turn right onto Bucknam Road.  Travel just 0.2 miles and turn left onto Middle Road followed by an almost immediate turn right onto Falmouth Road.  Travel 3.2 miles before tuning left onto Leighton Road.  Mercy West Falmouth will be just ahead on the left.

From I-95.  Take Exit 53 toward West Falmouth.  Turn left onto Gray Road.  Travel 0.3 miles.  Turn left onto Leighton Road and Mercy West Falmouth will be just ahead on the left.


Directions (Yarmouth Primary Care)

From I-295 points North:  Take Exit 17 toward Yarmouth and merge onto Route 1. Travel 1.9 miles and Mercy Yarmouth will be on the left hand side, parking is in the back.

From I-295 points South:  Take Exit 15 toward Yarmouth. Take a slight right off the exit onto Route 1. Travel 0.8 miles and Mercy Yarmouth will be on the right hand side, parking is in the back.

From Gray and points West:  Head Southwest on Portland Road/Routes 100/115. Turn left onto Yarmouth Road/Route 115 and travel 5.6 miles. turn right on onto Walnut Hill Road/Route 115. After 1.4 miles turn slightly left to continue on Walnut Hill Road/Route115. Travel 3.7 miles. Turn left onto School Street, travel just 0.1 miles and then turn slightly onto Route 1. Mercy Yarmouth will be 0.4 miles ahead on the left. Parking is in the back.


Directions (Portland Internal Medicine)


Directions (Fore River Family Practice)

Fore River Family Practice is located in the Fore River Medical Office Building at 195 Fore River Parkway. We are in Suite 160 on the 1st floor. There is ample parking for our patients in the parking lot next to the building.

From Points South: Take I-295 northbound to Exit # 4. Cross the Veteran’s Bridge. At the traffic light you should be in the left hand lane and turn left onto the Fore River Parkway. Go through the next traffic light. Fore River Family Practice is located in Suite 160 on the 1st floor of the Fore River Medical Office Building next to Mercy Hospital’s Fore River facility. Follow signs for patient parking.

From Points North: Take I-295 southbound to Exit # 5A. At the end of the ramp you should be in the left hand lane. Take a left at the traffic light and remain in the left hand lane, continue straight onto the Fore River Parkway. Fore River Family Practice is located in Suite 160 on the 1st floor of the Fore River Medical Office Building next to Mercy Hospital’s Fore River facility. Follow signs for patient parking.

From the Casco Bay Bridge: From South Portland go through the light at the State Street intersection and stay in the right lane, turning right onto Park Street. Take another right at the stop sign onto Commercial Street. Head west on Commercial Street to the Veteran’s Bridge intersection. Proceed straight through the light over the bridge onto the Fore River Parkway. Go through the next traffic light. Fore River Family Practice is located in Suite 160on the 1st floor of the Fore River Medical Office Building next to Mercy Hospital’s Fore River facility. Follow signs for patient parking.

From Points West (Congress St. and Route 22): Heading east on Congress Street/Route #22, take a right at the traffic light after Norway Saving Bank, following the signs for South/I-295/Route 1/South Portland. At the next traffic light you should be in the left hand lane and continue straight onto the Fore River Parkway. Fore River Family Practice is located in Suite 160 on the 1st floor of the Fore River Medical Office Building next to Mercy Hospital’s Fore River facility. Follow signs for patient parking.


Directions

From Points North: Take the Maine Turnpike (I-95) south to Exit 48, Riverside / Larrabee (formerly exit 8). Turn left onto Riverside Street, go 1/10 mile to end and turn left onto Brighton Avenue (Rte 25). Follow 3 miles to the Portland campus of the University of Southern Maine, then bear left on Bedford Street. At the intersection with Forest Ave. (Rte.302), turn right; after the I-295 overpass, bear right and continue south on Rte. 77 (State Street). Go up the hill and cross Congress Street; the hospital will be on your right at 144 State Street.

From Points South: From the Maine Turnpike (I-95) take Exit 44, South Portland/I-295 (formerly exit 6A) and merge with I-295. Follow I-295 to Exit 6A (Forest Avenue south), turning right at the end of the ramp; bear right immediately onto Rte. 77 (State Street). Go up the hill and cross Congress Street; the hospital will be on your right at 144 State Street.

From Points West (Rte. 302): Follow Rte. 302, which becomes Forest Avenue in Portland. Continue south on Forest Avenue into the center of Portland; after the I-295 overpass, bear right and continue south on Rte. 77 (State Street). Go up the hill and cross Congress Street; the hospital will be on your right at 144 State Street.

From Points West (Rte. 113/25): Follow Rte. 113 (Southeast) to Rte. 25 (East) into Westbrook. Once on Rte. 25 (Brighton Avenue), continue about 3 miles past the Portland campus of the University of Southern Maine, then bear left on Bedford Street. At the intersection with Forest Ave. (Rte.302), turn right; after the I-295 overpass, bear right and continue south on Rte. 77 (State Street). Go up the hill and cross Congress Street; the hospital will be on your right at 144 State Street.

Patient and Visitor Parking is located on Spring Street. Turn right at the light in front of 144 State Street and the parking lot will be on your left.

Directions

From Points North: Take the Maine Turnpike (I-95) south to Exit 48, Riverside / Larrabee (formerly exit 8). Turn left onto Riverside Street, go 1/10 mile to end and turn left onto Brighton Avenue (Rte 25). Follow 3 miles to the Portland campus of the University of Southern Maine, then bear left on Bedford Street. At the intersection with Forest Ave. (Rte.302), turn right; after the I-295 overpass, bear right and continue south on Rte. 77 (State Street). Go up the hill and cross Congress Street; the hospital will be on your right at 144 State Street.

From Points South: From the Maine Turnpike (I-95) take Exit 44, South Portland/I-295 (formerly exit 6A) and merge with I-295. Follow I-295 to Exit 6A (Forest Avenue south), turning right at the end of the ramp; bear right immediately onto Rte. 77 (State Street). Go up the hill and cross Congress Street; the hospital will be on your right at 144 State Street.

From Points West (Rte. 302): Follow Rte. 302, which becomes Forest Avenue in Portland. Continue south on Forest Avenue into the center of Portland; after the I-295 overpass, bear right and continue south on Rte. 77 (State Street). Go up the hill and cross Congress Street; the hospital will be on your right at 144 State Street.

From Points West (Rte. 113/25): Follow Rte. 113 (Southeast) to Rte. 25 (East) into Westbrook. Once on Rte. 25 (Brighton Avenue), continue about 3 miles past the Portland campus of the University of Southern Maine, then bear left on Bedford Street. At the intersection with Forest Ave. (Rte.302), turn right; after the I-295 overpass, bear right and continue south on Rte. 77 (State Street). Go up the hill and cross Congress Street; the hospital will be on your right at 144 State Street.

Patient and Visitor Parking is located on Spring Street. Turn right at the light in front of 144 State Street and the parking lot will be on your left.

Directions

From Points North: Take the Maine Turnpike (I-95) south to Exit 48, Riverside / Larrabee (formerly exit 8). Turn left onto Riverside Street, go 1/10 mile to end and turn left onto Brighton Avenue (Rte 25). Follow 3 miles to the Portland campus of the University of Southern Maine, then bear left on Bedford Street. At the intersection with Forest Ave. (Rte.302), turn right; after the I-295 overpass, bear right and continue south on Rte. 77 (State Street). Go up the hill and cross Congress Street; the hospital will be on your right at 144 State Street.

From Points South: From the Maine Turnpike (I-95) take Exit 44, South Portland/I-295 (formerly exit 6A) and merge with I-295. Follow I-295 to Exit 6A (Forest Avenue south), turning right at the end of the ramp; bear right immediately onto Rte. 77 (State Street). Go up the hill and cross Congress Street; the hospital will be on your right at 144 State Street.

From Points West (Rte. 302): Follow Rte. 302, which becomes Forest Avenue in Portland. Continue south on Forest Avenue into the center of Portland; after the I-295 overpass, bear right and continue south on Rte. 77 (State Street). Go up the hill and cross Congress Street; the hospital will be on your right at 144 State Street.

From Points West (Rte. 113/25): Follow Rte. 113 (Southeast) to Rte. 25 (East) into Westbrook. Once on Rte. 25 (Brighton Avenue), continue about 3 miles past the Portland campus of the University of Southern Maine, then bear left on Bedford Street. At the intersection with Forest Ave. (Rte.302), turn right; after the I-295 overpass, bear right and continue south on Rte. 77 (State Street). Go up the hill and cross Congress Street; the hospital will be on your right at 144 State Street.

Patient and Visitor Parking is located on Spring Street. Turn right at the light in front of 144 State Street and the parking lot will be on your left.

Directions

From Points North: Take the Maine Turnpike (I-95) south to Exit 48, Riverside / Larrabee (formerly exit 8). Turn left onto Riverside Street, go 1/10 mile to end and turn left onto Brighton Avenue (Rte 25). Follow 3 miles to the Portland campus of the University of Southern Maine, then bear left on Bedford Street. At the intersection with Forest Ave. (Rte.302), turn right; after the I-295 overpass, bear right and continue south on Rte. 77 (State Street). Go up the hill and cross Congress Street; the hospital will be on your right at 144 State Street.

From Points South: From the Maine Turnpike (I-95) take Exit 44, South Portland/I-295 (formerly exit 6A) and merge with I-295. Follow I-295 to Exit 6A (Forest Avenue south), turning right at the end of the ramp; bear right immediately onto Rte. 77 (State Street). Go up the hill and cross Congress Street; the hospital will be on your right at 144 State Street.

From Points West (Rte. 302): Follow Rte. 302, which becomes Forest Avenue in Portland. Continue south on Forest Avenue into the center of Portland; after the I-295 overpass, bear right and continue south on Rte. 77 (State Street). Go up the hill and cross Congress Street; the hospital will be on your right at 144 State Street.

From Points West (Rte. 113/25): Follow Rte. 113 (Southeast) to Rte. 25 (East) into Westbrook. Once on Rte. 25 (Brighton Avenue), continue about 3 miles past the Portland campus of the University of Southern Maine, then bear left on Bedford Street. At the intersection with Forest Ave. (Rte.302), turn right; after the I-295 overpass, bear right and continue south on Rte. 77 (State Street). Go up the hill and cross Congress Street; the hospital will be on your right at 144 State Street.

Patient and Visitor Parking is located on Spring Street. Turn right at the light in front of 144 State Street and the parking lot will be on your left.