MaineHealth Franklin Hospital

06/19/2026

REMINDER: MaineHealth Franklin practices are closed today in observance of Juneteenth. The lab is also closed. The main hospital remains open, as always.

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates Federal troops arriving in Galveston, TX on June 19, 1865 to announce the end of the Civil War and to enforce the freedom of enslaved African Americans. This occurred a full two and a half years after issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Lincoln. The following year, freed people in Texas organized the first, annual celebration of “Jubilee Day” on June 19, and this tradition grew and spread throughout the US as Black Texans migrated to other parts of the country. Today, Juneteenth is often celebrated with loved ones or community members gathering at cookouts to emphasize togetherness, shared history and culture, rest, and the right to freely assemble. Essentially, Juneteenth is Black Independence Day, a celebration of life, love, and liberty.

06/16/2026

The Health Community Coalition (HCC) Mobile Health Unit offers free health and wellness services throughout the region, including blood pressure screenings, body composition analysis, education, and support accessing care.

Monthly stops:
• Rangeley – 1st Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(Chamber of Commerce, 6 Park Rd., Rangeley)
• Strong – 2nd Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
(Faith Works Food Pantry, 44 N Main St., Strong)
• Stratton – 3rd Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(Fotter’s Market, 157 Main St., Stratton)
• Phillips – 4th Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Sandy River Stop ‘n Shop, 1185 Rangeley Rd., Phillips)

No appointment needed—just stop by!

Questions? Call (207) 779-3136 or email [email protected]

06/14/2026

The Move More Challenge is still going strong and the next game to earn a free ticket to Portland Sea Dogs is June 21! It's easy:

1️⃣ Join the Move More Challenge

2️⃣ Move 1 hour or more a day for 20+ days

3️⃣ Fuel your body!

Stay hydrated 💦 and choose nourishing foods 🫘🫐🍌that give you the energy to keep going strong - check out how Slugger does it!

Learn more at: letsgo.org/movemorechallenge

06/10/2026

Struggling with addiction? You don't have to face it alone.

MaineHealth Franklin Hospital's Addiction Medicine program provides compassionate, confidential outpatient care for individuals seeking support with substance use disorders. Our team works with patients to develop individualized treatment plans and offers comprehensive services including medication management, behavioral health support, counseling coordination, peer support, and more.

We provide treatment and support for to***co, alcohol, opioid, stimulant, sedative, cannabis and gambling disorders.

Now accepting new patients. No referral needed.

Call 207-778-4922 to schedule an appointment or visit mainehealth.org/fhaddictionmedicine to learn more.

06/08/2026

This year’s Franklin Hospital Health Care Golf Classic tournament proceeds will benefit the Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County and the Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center. Both provide health services to people in need.

A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Nason Mechanical Systems, for their generous support and commitment to our community.

06/05/2026

🚧 Important Update at MaineHealth Franklin Hospital 🚧

Beginning Monday, June 8, the hospital's main entrance drive-through under the canopy will be closed to vehicle traffic. Patients and community members can still walk in through the main entrance for this initial phase of construction.

This temporary closure will allow us to improve accessibility by repaving a portion of the sidewalk and enlarging a side entrance in preparation for Phase Three of our Emergency Department modernization project.

Later this summer, Phase Three will bring more significant changes, including a temporary closure of the hospital's main entrance for approximately three months while work begins on a new Emergency Department entrance and waiting area and repairs are made to the drive-through canopy.

We know these changes will affect traffic flow, parking, and wayfinding. We'll continue sharing updates and providing clear signage to help patients and visitors navigate the campus.

Thank you for your patience as we continue investing in improvements for our community.

06/04/2026

Congratulations to the 15 students who recently completed the Rural Health Care Career Scholarship Program!

On May 28, Franklin Hospital recognized scholars from several local high schools during the program's award ceremony. Over the course of the program, students participated in monthly sessions focused on self-advocacy, résumé writing, interview preparation, financial literacy, secondary education pathways and career exploration.

The ceremony honored their hard work, curiosity and commitment to learning and highlighted the importance of investing in the next generation of health care professional. We look forward to seeing where their future journeys in health care may lead.

06/02/2026

At MaineHealth, we are proud to support Pride Month and affirm that living authentically is vital to physical and emotional well-being.

During Franklin Hospital's Pride flag-raising ceremony, Deborah Burchfield, DNP, shared, "Let this flag remind us of a simple but powerful truth: everyone deserves health care that is safe, affirming, and equitable."

As we raise the Pride flag, we reaffirm our ongoing commitment to fostering a health care environment where everyone belongs.

05/29/2026

Franklin Hospital joined communities across MaineHealth in the 2026 American Heart Association Maine Heart Walk!

The event brought people together in support of heart health, wellness, and the American Heart Association’s mission to improve cardiovascular health in our communities.

A special thank you to everyone who participated at this year’s walk!

05/27/2026

CPR, First Aid, AED, and Narcan trainings are now available in Franklin County through our Healthy Community Coalition.

With four newly certified instructors, these sessions are designed to help community members and organizations build confidence and skills to respond in an emergency.

Interested in attending or scheduling a training for your team? Register here franklinhcc.coursestorm.com or contact Amanda Comeau at [email protected] to learn more.

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