 Stan Blood works on the treadmill. When the second annual Cardiac Rehab 5K, “Walk to the ♥ Beat,” heads out on Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m., at the Belfast Area High School track, Stan Blood of Belfast will be there. “It’s sponsored by the cardiac rehab program, so why wouldn’t I be there?” asks Stan, following a recent exercise session. “I really depend on this program. It’s a very, very nice program. It’s not only for people who need to exercise but it’s a chance to communicate with people.” Just how much Stan enjoys the program is also borne out by the numbers. Phase three of the cardiac rehab program opened its doors on Feb. 7, 2012 and Stan was the first person to join. Since then, he has not missed a twice-a-week class unless it was canceled due to the weather. He has been at 121 exercise sessions. Phase 3 is a maintenance program with the goal of getting participants to push themselves to exercise regularly and effectively in a setting where they feel safe.  The start of last’s year Cardiac Rehab 5K |
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Are you living with diabetes? Would you like to learn more about some of the ways to control your blood sugar?
On Monday, November 26, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Ruth Charne, who has diabetes herself, understands the challenges diabetics face and will present a free program entitled, “Take Control and Live Well with Diabetes.”
She will talk about some of the ways to control your blood sugar, which may help reduce your risk of diabetes-related complications. “It is worth the effort to keep your blood sugar in control,” Charne says.
Charne is a A1C Champions®. They are people who have diabetes and have learned to successfully manage it. They have walked in your shoes and understand what it’s like living day-to-day with diabetes – and they want you to know that you are not alone in your journey with diabetes. Champions share personal diabetes stories, provide support and give practical advice to help motivate you to make healthy lifestyle choices and strive to reach your blood sugar goals.
This is a free presentation, including a buffet dinner, but space is limited so please pre-register by calling Sumer Higgins at 930-2650, or e-mail her at shiggins@wcgh.org.
The presentation will take place at Waldo County General Hospital’ sEducation Center.
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In anticipation of The Great American Smoke-out on Thursday, Nov. 15, Waldo County General Hospital is offering two educational sessions to help tobacco users who want to quit.
By quitting, smokers will be taking an important step towards a healthier life – one that can lead to reducing cancer risk. Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in theUnited States.
Quitting is difficult, but chances for success are increased by getting help. On Monday, Nov. 5, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and again on Thursday, Nov. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., WCGH pharmacist Nancy Nystrom will discuss medication options for quitting while Barbara CrowleyRN will talk about coming up with a quit plan and will offer some quit tips.
The Nov. 5 session will be held in the Education Center, beside the hospital, while the Nov. 8 workshop will be in the hospital’s classroom on the bottom floor.
For more information, call Barbara Crowley at 930-2650.
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To celebrate Diabetes Awareness Month, Waldo County General Hospital will be offering free cholesterol and glucose screenings from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 5; Tuesdays, Nov. 6 and 13; Wednesdays, Nov. 7 and 14; and Thursday, Nov. 15.
The screening provides a full lipid profile and glucose level and requires fasting (with only water allowed). The screening cannot be done if you have not fasted for 10 hours.
Following the finger stick screening, your results will be explained to you and can be sent to your doctor if you request.
The screening take approximately 10 minutes each so pre-registration is required. Call Barbara Crowley at 930-2650 to pre-register.
The screenings will take place in Conference Room 125, which is located on the second floor of the new building across the street from the hospital.
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Waldo County General Hospital is one of the highest ranked Maine hospitals in a recent U.S. News report on patient satisfaction. In fact, Waldo County General Hospital beat the state and national average in every category. Read more… |
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Motorcycle riders, mark your calendar! On Saturday, Sept. 15, Waldo County General Hospital will be sponsoring the Waldo County Ride for Oncology. Read more… |
 Marci Bronstein, right, donated some children’s activity books and art supplies for the emergency room waiting area at the hospital. The children’s creativity in finishing and coloring drawings in the book may be included in some of Bronstein’s future artwork. Accepting the general donation is Kimberly Spectre, RN, Emergency Department Manager. |
 Tom Robinson PA and Barbara Crowley RN manned the First Aid tent at the Celtic Festival. |
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Recently, Katie Fullam Harris, VP and Senior Director of Employer and Government Relations for MaineHealth, laid out for the Belfast Rotary Club the road map for “How Maine’s Healthcare System Must Learn to Do More with Less.”
 Katie Fullam Harris First, she set the stage. Maine: |
