MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital

08/14/2026

The American Red Cross has declared its second-ever national blood supply crisis after blood donations fell to a four-year summer low. According to the American Red Cross, just three more donors at each blood drive this summer can help end this crisis and stabilize the blood supply. If you are eligible, please consider booking an appointment to give blood by visiting https://rcblood.org/3s2uwQn calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or using the Blood Donor App. Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/4g8BIQm

08/12/2026

Take charge of your Health with access to the resources that are right for you with no provider referral needed. Our free, evidence-based programs offer patient centered support for a wide-range of health conditions. You can enroll on your own if you meet program requirements and no insurance is required.

To learn more visit: mainehealth.org/selfenroll

08/11/2026

Summer is in full swing ⚾! If your kids have been moving 1 hour or more a day for 20+ days they can still earn a free ticket to Portland Sea Dogs game on August 20th! Tickets are available until August 18th. Movement doesn't have to be a full hour but can be broken out during the day. Summer activities make it easy - running on the beach, playing on the playground, swimming, gardening, it all counts as movement! For more information, visit letsgo.org/movemorechallenge

08/10/2026

If you haven't had a chance to vote yet, there are only a few days left! We'd be grateful for your support by voting for the MaineHealth Diabetes Prevention and Control Program for the 2026 Red Sox Foundation 12th Annual IMPACT Awards, presented by the Manning Family Foundation. Your vote gives us the opportunity to be considered for a grant that would help us expand our efforts to support patients living with diabetes and prediabetes. Thank you for considering our program and for your continued support! VOTE at redsox.com/IMPACT

08/05/2026

Vote for the MaineHealth Diabetes Prevention and Control Program for the 2026 Red Sox Foundation 12th Annual IMPACT Awards presented by the Manning Family Foundation! You have until 8/14 and can vote daily to help our program receive a grant to further provide strategic, high-quality, and effective support for our patients living with diabetes and prediabetes. VOTE at redsox.com/IMPACT

08/04/2026

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor, J F Scott Construction Company for their generous support of the inaugural MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals Partners in Care Community Golf Classic!

Their sponsorship helps bring together community members, local businesses and health care team members for a day of golf with a purpose, supporting the MaineHealth vision of working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.

To learn more about the inaugural Golf Classic, please visit: https://bit.ly/4yQOc87

07/31/2026

Big News! The MaineHealth Diabetes Prevention and Self-Management Program has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Red Sox Foundation 12th Annual IMPACT Awards presented by the Manning Family Foundation. The awards are focused this year on supporting organizations that are making a real difference in lives of those affected by diabetes – and we’re honored to be recognized.

Voting is open at redsox.com/IMPACT. Your support could help us continue expanding our work to improve the lives of people living with diabetes and prediabetes across our communities. You can vote once a day through August 14! Thank you for cheering us on and supporting our mission. Every vote means a lot!

07/30/2026

🍨 Today is Miracle Treat Day! 🍨

Visit a participating Dairy Queen and order a BLIZZARD Treat! 🎉 $1 or more from every BLIZZARD Treat sold – any size, any flavor – will directly benefit MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, your local Children's Miracle Network hospital.

Please be sure to thank the DQ staff for their support and share a picture of you and your BLIZZARD Treat in the comments! 🍨🤳

07/28/2026

We have been notified of incidents involving patients receiving unexpected phone calls that appeared to come from a MaineHealth phone number. The callers used a tactic known as caller ID spoofing to make the call look legitimate while attempting to sell a "flex plan."

If you receive a call like this, hang up immediately and report the incident to your local law enforcement agency.

Please use caution when receiving unexpected calls, texts, or messages claiming to be from MaineHealth. If someone unexpectedly requests personal, financial, or health information and you are unsure whether the communication is legitimate, do not provide any information. Instead, hang up and contact your primary care provider or MaineHealth Patient Financial Services directly using a trusted phone number to verify the request.

Learn more about caller ID spoofing and how to protect yourself:

Caller ID spoofing is when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. Spoofing is often used as part of an attempt to trick someone into giving away valuable personal information so it can be used in fraudulent activity or sold i...

07/26/2026

BEAR SIGHTING

We've received reports of a bear sighting on the Wellness Trail. While bear encounters are uncommon, we want to remind everyone to use extra caution if you plan to use the trail.

For your safety:
• Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings.
• Keep children close and pets on a leash.
• Make noise while walking or hiking to avoid surprising wildlife.
• Do not approach or feed the bear if you see it.
• If you encounter a bear, remain calm, back away slowly, and give it plenty of space.

Please help keep our community safe by sharing this information with family and friends who use the trail.

Thank you for helping keep our trails safe for everyone.