Health and Wellness Classes, Screenings and Support Groups

Offers safe forum to talk about the effects of your pain on your life with sympathetic and understanding peers. Peer facilitators invite speakers, lead discussions, and welcome topical and planning suggestions from the entire group.

This group is privately run and is not facilitated by Mid Coast–Parkview Health providers.

Virtual support group for friends and families who are struggling to cope with a loved one's addiction. Meetings facilitated by people active in long-term recovery who offer a unique perspective on addiction. For meeting link, please email virtual@thefamilyrestored.org.

This group is privately run and is not facilitated by Mid Coast–Parkview Health providers.

Various sessions offered throughout the year.

Various sessions offered throughout the year.

Program focuses on injury prevention, household safety, and basic first aid. Meets State of Maine requirements in First Aid and CPR for daycare providers.

Donate blood from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Register at redcrossblood.org using sponsor code "Parkview."

In keeping with COVID-19 restrictions, appointments MUST be made. All donors will be screened at the door: your temperature will be taken, you will be asked to use hand sanitizer, and you will be required to wear a mask. Please do not arrive more than 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment.

Flu shots are more important than ever.

This year, Mid Coast–Parkview Health's free flu shot clinics will be held on Saturdays and Sundays. All individuals will remain in their vehicle and will be required to stay on-site for 15 minutes following the vaccination.

• October 3-4, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mid Coast Hospital Parkview Campus (329 Maine Street–North Entrance, Brunswick, Maine 04011)
• October 10-11, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mid Coast Hospital Parkview Campus (329 Maine Street–North Entrance, Brunswick, Maine 04011) and Mid Coast Pediatrics (81 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick, Maine 04011)
• October 17-18, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mid Coast Hospital Parkview Campus (329 Maine Street–North Entrance, Brunswick, Maine 04011) and Bath Middle School, 6 Old Brunswick Road, Bath, Maine 04530
• October 24-25, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mid Coast Hospital Parkview Campus (329 Maine Street–North Entrance, Brunswick, Maine 04011) and Mid Coast Pediatrics (81 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick, Maine 04011)
• October 31, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mid Coast Hospital Parkview Campus (329 Maine Street–North Entrance, Brunswick, Maine 04011) and Mid Coast Medical Group–Topsham (One Wellness Way, Topsham, Maine 04086)
• November 1, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Mid Coast Hospital Parkview Campus (329 Maine Street–North Entrance, Brunswick, Maine 04011) and Mid Coast Medical Group–Topsham (One Wellness Way, Topsham, Maine 04086)
• November 7-8, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Mid Coast Hospital Parkview Campus (329 Maine Street–North Entrance, Brunswick, Maine 04011)

For flu shot clinics at Mid Coast Pediatrics: an appointment is required. Please call (207) 721-8333.

Clinics are brought to you by CHANS Home Health & Hospice and Mid Coast Medical Group.

For more information and a list of guidelines to help you prepare, please visit www.midcoasthealth.com/flu/.

Ongoing series of free talks, classes, demonstrations, and healthy lifestyle options offered by the Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness.

Join your doctor and other people looking to improve their health at the next weekly Walk with a Doc event at Mid Coast Medical Group in Topsham and Bath.

• Bath: Wednesdays through October 13, 12:15 p.m., 108 Centre Street, Bath
• Topsham: Thursdays through October 14, 12:15 p.m., 1 Wellness Way, Topsham

Events are weather-permitting, and COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place (including use of hand sanitizer, masking, and physical distancing). All are welcome!

COVID-19 Update, December 16, 2020: The recent dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases in our community has prompted us to pause the Cardiac Rehabilitation program at Mid Coast Hospital. Given the greater susceptibly of infection with recent cardiac patients, as well as the increased risk of group exposure, pausing the program will ensure the highest level of safety for our patients and care team members. We will continue to evaluate the program and COVID-19 related activity in our community with the goal of restarting the program as soon as possible. Participants will be contacted when the program restarts.

Cardiac rehabilitation consists of 24 to 36 one-hour classes and 12 lectures that utilize exercise, education, and support to assist in the cardiovascular system's healing process. Mid Coast Hospital's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

Provides cooking demonstrations and education showing how chronic diseases can be prevented, treated, and even reversed with a plant-based diet for an overall healthier lifestyle.

10-week mindful living program that focuses on creating a long-term solution for weight loss by addressing the emotional, physical, and nutritional issues contributing to obesity. Groups are limited and a physician's referral is required.

Next session begins September 17, 2020. For more information, call (207) 373-6585.

Free virtual program. Designed to teach how to help a teen who is experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge, or who is in crisis. Learn to recognize the signs of a teen who is experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge, or who is in crisis. Additionally, learn how best to respond and connect teens to help.

Learn to reduce anxiety and pain before surgery, childbirth, and more.

One-hour mindfulness practice sessions outside among the beautiful pines at Mid Coast Hospital's Parkview Campus. Each session consists of mindful stretching, walking in nature, meditation, and discussion.

• Beginners welcome. 
• Seating will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite outdoor chair. 
• Limited to 20 participants per session.

COVID-19/Coronavirus Update: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, AA meetings will not be held in person until further notice. For a list of virtual AA meetings, please visit: http://csoaamaine.org/virtual-meetings/.

COVID-19/Coronavirus Update: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, NA meetings will not be held in person until further notice. For a list of virtual NA meetings, please visit: https://www.na.org/meetingsearch/.

Peer support group for men and women to leave the stresses and struggles of addiction behind.

Peer support group for men to leave the stresses and struggles of addiction behind.

Open to anyone affected by the substance abuse of a loved one. Provides a place to come together to learn the importance of self care as well as ways to help those in their lives who struggle with addiction.

12-hour educational program for high school-aged youth who have experimented with alcohol and/or other drugs. The program works to achieve attitude and behavior changes resulting in lower risk choices by participants.