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Calais Regional Hospital Celebrates National Nurses Week
CALAIS, Maine — Every year, National Nurses Week focuses attention on the diverse ways America’s 3.1 million registered nurses work to save lives and to improve the health of millions of individuals. The American Nurses Association (ANA) has selected “Delivering Quality and Innovation in Patient Care” as the theme for ...
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Local Hospitals Sign Agreement to Work Together
Calais Regional Hospital and Down East Community Hospital joined forces so they could work together to maintain access to healthcare for the people of Washington County. CEOs and Board members came together to sign an Agreement of Collaboration between the two facilities on Friday, April l9. Critical access hospitals (CAHs) ...
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Calais Regional Hospital Extends Laboratory Hours
Calais Regional Hospital has announced extended outpatient laboratory service hours for patient testing. The new extended hours are Monday – Thursday: 7 am – 7 pm, Friday: 7 am – 5 pm, and Saturday: 8 am – 1 pm. “We know it can be difficult for patients to schedule necessary ...
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Calais Regional Hospital Recognized Certified Nurses Day March 19
Calais Regional Hospital celebrated Certified Nurses Day on March 19 by recognizing its board certified nurses. Between the hospital and Calais Regional Medical Services, 28% of the nursing staff is nationally certified. To recognize the achievement of these staff members, CRH Nursing Administration is placing a plaque in the Main ...
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National Patient Advocate Speaker to Highlight CRH Events on Raising Awareness of Patient Safety
In an effort to raise awareness and encourage the engagement of patients, families, healthcare providers, and the public, Calais Regional Hospital and Calais Regional Medical Services has announced its participation in the 2013 Patient Safety Awareness Week campaign. The week is an annual education and awareness campaign for health care ...
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CRH ED Toy Drive receives donation of 50 books
CALAIS, Maine — Brianna Jack, founder of the non-profit Maine Books for Maine Kids, recently stopped by Calais Regional Hospital to donate 50 new books to the CRH Emergency Department Toy Box Drive. Emergency Department Director, Krista Collins, RN, accepted the books on behalf of the department. Department staff conduct ...
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Join the Pink Zone – Raise Awareness About Breast Cancer Detection
The Woodland Lady Dragons will host the first annual Pink Zone game against the Calais Lady Blue Devils on Wednesday, February 6 at 5 p.m. (Junior Varsity) & 6:30 p.m. (Varsity). Calais Regional Hospital is sponsoring the game to raise awareness about breast cancer. For this one night fans are ...
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Machias Savings Bank Supports CRH Annual Fund
Everett Libby (l), Board Chair of Calais Regional Hospital, accepts a donation from Ron Gardiner (r), Calais Branch Manager of Machias Savings Bank, for the CRH Annual Fund. The 2012 Annual Fund assisted with the purchase of two pieces of equipment for the Obstetrics Department: a fetal heart monitor and ...
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Calais Regional Hospital Announces New Year’s Baby
Calais Regional Hospital welcomed the first baby of the new year on January 2, 2013. Bentley Jaxon Smith arrived at 1:42 p.m. weighing 7 lbs. 2 oz. Proud parents are Samantha Meserve and Dwight Smith of Baileyville. Baby Bentley was presented with a gift and flowers from the hospital by ...
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Calais Regional Hospital Auxiliary Bazaar
The CRH Auxiliary is holding their yearly bazaar on Wednesday, November 28, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the CRH Classroom. Baked goods, gift items, raffles will be available. All funds benefit the CRH Auxiliary for the support of Calais Regional Hospital. For more information contact DeeDee Travis, 454-9227.
Hospital reports proceedings at annual meeting
CALAIS, Maine — Calais Regional Hospital is “Reaching New Heights,” was the message at the April 23 annual meeting held at the St. Croix Country Club. Reflecting on the past year, Michael Lally, chief executive officer, talked about changes that were implemented with an eye toward improvement in health care ...
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