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Pen Bay Medical Center (PBMC) is pleased to welcome Karl Santiago, MD, as it continues to expand its pediatric practice to meet the growing demand for pediatric care in the Midcoast region.

The national award recognizes LincolnHealth, Pen Bay Medical Center, Waldo County General Hospital and Stephens Memorial Hospital for outstanding quality and safety.

This policy is an update to the visitor restrictions imposed on Friday, March 20, 2020 and updated on June 16, July 20 and again on November 18. This latest update will take effect on December 4, 2020 and shall remain in effect until further notice.

Twelve hospitals and affiliates celebrated for leadership through annual Gold Star Standards of Excellence program.

The updated rules are effective November 18 for PBMC and WCGH locations, medical practices and rural health centers. They are intended to safeguard patients, visitors and care team members during the coronavirus outbreak.

Pen Bay Medical Center (PBMC) and Waldo County General Hospital (WCGH) have earned top honors for prohibiting smoking and tobacco use on campus and addressing patient tobacco use, and two WCGH care team members received individual honors for supporting these efforts.

Unfortunately, sexual assault and domestic violence happens. When it does, a core group of specially-trained forensic nurses at LincolnHealth, Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital stands ready to offer compassionate, non-judgmental care.

AOAÌåÓýƽ̨’s Access to Care team is prepared to assist and educate Mainers in shopping for health insurance plans during the Open Enrollment period, which runs November 1 through December 15.

Clinics offered by Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital have contributed to a more than 30% increase in flu vaccinations at a time when the flu shot is more important than ever.

Daniel J. Nigrin, MD, is a pediatric endocrinologist who was drawn to the important role that technology plays in delivering world-class health care.