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Maine Hospital Association and Maine Medical Association in Support of Protection of Peer Review Information
PORTLAND, Maine (May 17, 2012) The Maine Hospital Association and the Maine Medical Association today announced support for the position of Mercy Hospital in seeking to protect confidential peer review and sentinel event information being sought by the defense in the manslaughter trial of Ernest Weidul. 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.



