News & Events

2022

CA Dean Hospital recognizes Lights of Life honorees
CA Dean Hospital reflects on successful year, looks ahead to new hospital and ambulance station

Work continues on the new Northern Light CA Dean Hospital in anticipation of a 2023 opening.
Tips for preventing and treating RSV, the flu, and COVID-19 over the holidays

It starts with a few sniffles, a scratchy throat, and a couple of sneezes. Before long, your symptoms worsen, and you accept the inevitable: you’re getting sick, and you may be in for several days of misery. This year, there are several viruses to go around, with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza (flu), COVID-19, and the common cold circulating right now in children and adults.
Kiwanis and CA Dean fight food insecurity, exceed food drive goal

Northern Light CA Dean Hospital, the Moosehead Lake Kiwanis Club, and the Greenville community recently teamed up to address the issue by holding a successful food drive in support of the Kiwanis Club’s Backpack Program.
Holiday tree lightings celebrate loved ones and caregivers while supporting patient care

Northern Light Health will present two community holiday tree lightings in Piscataquis County this year.
Northern Light Primary Care, Sangerville welcomes Dr. Higgins

Northern Light Primary Care, Sangerville welcomes Shawn Marie Higgins, DO, to its provider team. Dr. Higgins practices osteopathic manipulative medicine.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Report: Fall 2022

At Northern Light Health, we pride ourselves in fostering a culture of caring which starts by caring for one another in our community.
Speech-language pathology services expand in Piscataquis County

With the need for speech-language pathology services growing in Piscataquis County, Northern Light CA Dean and Northern Light Mayo Hospitals are pleased to welcome Maria Brochu, SLP, speech-language pathologist, to our healthcare team.
12 Days of Gratitude Food Drive Fights Food Insecurity

Northern Light CA Dean Hospital employees are joining the Moosehead Lake Kiwanis Club in fighting food insecurity in Greenville and surrounding communities by holding a 12 Days of Gratitude food drive from November 1-12.
Recognizing our True North Award nominees

Congratulations to our CA Dean Hospital True North Award nominees
Goodrich achieves fellowship in the American College of Medical Practice Executives

Jennifer Goodrich, MBA, FACMPE, FACHE, vice president of finance and physician practice operations at Northern Light CA Dean and Northern Light Mayo Hospitals, has become a fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE).
Visitation changes – effective October 6, 2022

As COVID-19 incidence rates continue to change, Northern Light CA Dean Hospital adjusts its policies to ensure everyone’s safety. Effective October 6, 2022, we’ve updated our visitation policy for the safety of our patients, staff, and care teams.
CA Dean Primary Care Introduces Patient Self-Scheduling

On September 21, 2022, Northern Light CA Dean Hospital primary care practices in Greenville, Monson, and Sangerville introduced patient self-scheduling, a new appointment scheduling option.
CA Dean announces flu shot and COVID-19 booster clinics

Northern Light CA Dean Hospital will be providing walk-in flu shots and updated COVID-19 vaccinations for adults this fall at two clinics in Greenville.

Free transportation available to vaccine appointments

​Northern Light Mayo Hospital offers free transportation for children and adults to any vaccine appointment, including well-care visits that include a scheduled vaccine.
Visitation changes – effective September 6, 2022

As COVID-19 incidence rates continue to change, Northern Light CA Dean Hospital adjusts its policies to ensure everyone’s safety. Effective September 6, 2022, we’ve updated our visitation policy for the safety of our patients, staff, and care teams.
Forrest G. Whitman Memorial Golf Tournament achieves fundraising milestone

Nearly $25,000 was raised at the eleventh annual Forrest G. Whitman Memorial Golf Tournament on August 11 at Mt. Kineo Golf Course. With strong support from sponsors and golfers, the tournament set a new fundraising record for Northern Light CA Dean Hospital’s signature golf scramble.
Registration Open for Forrest G. Whitman Memorial Golf Tournament

Registration is now open for the eleventh Annual Forrest G. Whitman Memorial Golf Tournament, scheduled for Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Mount Kineo Golf Course.
CA Dean Bike and Boat draws cyclists from near and far to support local healthcare

After a two-year hiatus, Northern Light CA Dean Hospital’s Bike and Boat event returned on June 26, 2022, with great weather and lots of fellowship and fun. An incredible success, this year’s event raised more money and welcomed more new participants than any previous Bike and Boat event.
Visitation changes – effective June 29
Breaking New Ground: Philanthropy Newsletter Celebrates Groundbreaking
Northern Light CA Dean employees recognized for nursing excellence

Northern Light CA Dean Hospital is proud to announce the recipients of its 2022 awards for nursing excellence.

Registration now open for Bike and Boat
Northern Light CA Dean to break ground on new hospital
Investing in our Maine Communities

Northern Light Health invests more than $270M to help create a brighter future for Maine communities
Investing in NextGen Health Residency

Northern Light Health becomes first company in Maine to invest in NextGen Health Residency
Tap to pay temporarily unavailable at some locations

As of February 1, tap to pay is temporarily unavailable at some locations.
February is Heart Health Month

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Each year, one in four deaths are caused by heart disease. For this reason, Northern Light Health is joining the American Heart Association and others nationally for American Heart Month throughout the month of February.
Announcing New Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer

Following a comprehensive search for a new senior vice president and chief strategy officer, Northern Light Health is pleased to announce that Hugh Jones will join the Northern Light team in the coming weeks. Jones comes to Northern Light Health from the Lewiston area, where he was vice president of strategy and managed care for Central Maine Healthcare.
CA Dean Hospital recognizes Lights of Life honorees

The Lights of Life tree in Greenville has been illuminated to honor and remember friends, family members, caregivers, and others.