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. 

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 September 26, Andrea Loeffler, MD, and Deborah Hagler, MD, will present Simple Snacks for Smarter Kids. 

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.

• September 11: Healthy Soil, Healthy Plants, Healthy People, with Timothy R. Howe, MD
• October 9: Impact of Lifestyle Choices on Biometrics, with Sheryl S. McWilliams, MPH, RN
• November 13: Maximizing Immune System Function, with Timothy R. Howe, MD
• December 11: Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Your Risk of Osteoporosis, with Timothy R. Howe, MD

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 Thursday, September 20. Registration closes September 10. 

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.

Times for summer sessions follow:

• July 2–July 30: 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
• Beginning August 6: 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

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 September 25 session at the Brunswick Town Office, 85 Union Street, please visit the following link: https://www.namimaine.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1141683&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, voice concerns, and give feedback to the hospital about PD services and programs.

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.

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.

• September 12: Food for Brain Health, with Timothy R. Howe, MD
• October 10: Celebrating Women's Health, with Melissa J. Streeter, MD
• November 14: Demystifying Palliative Care, with Carl S. DeMars, MD

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.

Retreat

Each MBSR class includes a six-hour retreat.

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

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.