Health and Wellness Classes, Screenings and Support Groups

The Maine Coalition to Fight Prostate Cancer works cooperatively with many groups and organizations in Maine and around the country to achieve the common goal of eradicating prostate cancer.

This group is privately run by the Maine Coalition to Fight Prostate Cancer and is not facilitated by Mid Coast–Parkview Health providers.

Offered to all women either in active treatment or surviving cancer. Female caregivers, friends, or family members are invited to attend as support.

Designed to limit stress, reduce fatigue, and promote healing for cancer patients.

Safe and understanding environment to discuss the wide range of symptoms of Lyme disease as well as testing and treatment options.

Brings together individuals with chronic pain to share how they cope, what challenges are most difficult, and meet with outside speakers including experts in pain management, practitioners of mediation, and dietary advisors.

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

Combined support group for individuals living with mental health challenges and those supporting individuals with mental health challenges.

Sexual assault support services, including support groups, available by calling 24/7 hotline or visiting the Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine (SASSMM) website.

Class includes two sessions, and both must be attended to receive certification. Recommended for age 10 or older.

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.

Six-week class for caregivers, pre-diabetics, and new and long-term diabetics that utilizes peer-to-peer teaching to promote lifestyle changes that support living with a chronic disease such as diabetes.

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

Learn to shop for healthy food on a budget. Participants receive $10 for shopping during tours. Registration required by calling or emailing Curtis Memorial Library 2nd Floor Reference Desk; limit of one tour per person.

• November 8, 8–9 a.m.: Brunswick Hannaford (35 Elm Street, Brunswick)
• November 10, 9–10 a.m.: Brunswick Farmer's Market (Downtown Mall & Gazebo, Maine Street, Brunswick)
• November 29, 1–2 p.m.: Brunswick Hannaford (35 Elm Street, Brunswick)
• December 6, 6–7 p.m.: Brunswick Hannaford (35 Elm Street, Brunswick)

Donate blood from 4:30–7:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome! You may also register at redcrossblood.org using sponsor code "MCH."

Donate blood from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome! You may also register at redcrossblood.org using sponsor code "Parkview."

More than 40 flu shot clinics throughout the Midcoast region. Available free of charge to anyone in the community over six months of age. The full schedule of clinics is available at: www.midcoasthealth.com/wellness/flu/schedule

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

• On January 23, William Stamey, MD, will present Balance and the Aging Brain.

Drop off unused, unwanted, or outdated household pills, ointments, or drops at the community collection points listed below. Please, no needles or thermometers:

• Bath Police Department (250 Water Street, Bath)
• Brunswick Police Department (85 Pleasant Street, Brunswick)
• Georgetown Fire Department (777 Five Islands Road, Georgetown)
• Harpswell Town Office (263 Mountain Road, Harpswell)
• Richmond Police Department (26 Gardiner Street, Richmond)
• Topsham Public Safety Building (100 Main Street, Topsham)

Free film screenings followed by panel discussions with experts.

On Tuesday, November 13, join us for a screening of Defining Hope featuring guest panelists Carl DeMars, MD, of Mid Coast Palliative Care; Crystal Austin, RN, Hospice Clinical Coordinator of CHANS Home Health & Hospice; and Margaret Gardiner, FNP, of Mid Coast Palliative Care.

Admission is free, but space is limited. Reserve tickets at explorefrontier.com/events/film/. 

Support group open to anyone in the community grieving the death of a loved one.

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. Presented by Timothy R. Howe, MD.

• February 12: What is a Healthy Diet? Separating Fad from Fact
• March 12: The Health Impact of Dietary Spices
• April 9: Food and Inflammation: What You Should Know about Certain Foods
• May 14: The Impact of Diet and Lifestyle on Congestive Heart Failure

12-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 to 16 people and a physician's referral is required.

Next session begins February 28, 2019.

One-on-one help with nutritional needs for adults and children. Referral is required.

Coed fitness program for all adult age groups. The program incorporates proper warm-up techniques, stretching, calisthenics, and aerobic exercises tailored to your individual needs.

Coed swim program for all adult age groups. The program offers shallow water aerobics and/or lap swimming.

Offered for all new mothers whether breast or formula feeding as an opportunity to talk with other mothers about the joys and challenges of raising children. Facilitated by lactation consultants who are available to discuss feeding issues and do weight checks.

Designed to teach how to help a teen who is experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge, or who is in crisis.

To register for the January 28, 2019 session at the Topsham Fire Department, 100 Main Street, Topsham, please visit the following link: https://www.namimaine.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1167929&group=

Intensive speech therapy treatment that focuses on the voice to improve or maintain vocal strength and loudness. LSVT-certified speech and language pathologist perform a diagnostic evaluation, then work closely with participant's neurologist or primary care physician to design a customized treatment plan.

Informal group that allows people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and their caregivers to share information, compare experiences, offer solutions, and voice concerns.

Non-contact, boxing-inspired fitness training that improves the quality of life for people battling Parkinson's disease.

Group for all who support individuals facing the challenges of Alzheimer's or other dementias including resources, education, and emotional support.

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

Café-style brunch gathering designed for people with progressive memory loss, their care partners, spouses, family members, and friends. Meal is free of charge, but donations are gratefully accepted. Seating is limited; reservations are required by calling Brunswick Area Respite Care.

Monthly support group to assist individuals in understanding and caring for someone with memory loss. Facilitated by Mid Coast–Parkview Health and affiliated with the Alzheimer's Association Maine Chapter.

Health and wellness educational series for older adults featuring monthly presentations by health professionals who discuss specific issues.

• October 10: Celebrating Women's Health, with Melissa J. Streeter, MD
• November 14: Demystifying Palliative Care, with Carl S. DeMars, MD

Three-hour mini retreats that provide an introduction to mindfulness for the beginner, including mindfulness-based exercises, meditation, and movement plus discussion of the principles of mindfulness.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an educational program designed to help people better cope with stress and life's challenges.

Orientation

Orientation will provide you with an opportunity to learn more about the program, meet the teachers, tell us more about yourself and your interest in the course, and ask any questions you may have. Orientation will take place on Monday, January 14 from 5–6 p.m.

Retreat

Each MBSR class includes a six-hour retreat. The retreat will take place on Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

One-hour, monthly classes provide an opportunity for continued teacher-led practice and reflection for those who have already completed the 8-week MBSR program.

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

Weekly half-hour drop-in classes that provide an opportunity for mindfulness practice for all levels of experience.

Provides survivors and their loved ones an opportunity to practice and learn more useful strategies for communicating when stroke has left a person with impaired language skills.

Please note: Beginning in September, the group meets at the Mid Coast Hospital Parkview Campus Wellness Center in Classroom 1.

Promotes wellness in those who have survived a stroke including monthly guest speakers, questions and answers, and group learning.

Featuring the Agnostic Path (D/O/SP) on Tuesdays and Sober Beginnings (B/D/I/O) on Wednesdays.

Featuring Back to Basics on Thursdays.

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.