NMMC Community Education
Northern Maine Medical Center is
a well-established health education resource for
residents of the St. John Valley. We provide numerous
health screenings such as blood pressure, cholesterol
and diabetes risk testing. In addition to the screenings,
a variety of ongoing educational courses are offered
such as CPR, first aid and babysitting. The Community
Lecture Series provides individuals an opportunity
to ask questions to healthcare professionals pertaining
to diseases and other health issues. Northern Maine
Medical Center has a strong commitment to meeting
the health and educational needs of the people in
our service area.
DSMT Program
(Diabetes Self Management Training)
This program is designed to assist
the person with diabetes in learning as much as
possible about diabetes, its treatment and self-care,
in order to achieve and/or maintain optimum management
of their condition. Northern Maine Medical Center's DSMT
Program is a comprehensive outpatient diabetes education
program in compliance with the Diabetes Preention
& Control Program (DP & CP) in Augusta, Maine.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Programs
Northern Maine Medical Center's
Cardiac
Rehabilitation Phase II Program provides a medically
supervised exercise and education curriculum for
those recovering from heart disease. The goal is
to help patients reach their optimal heart function.
Cardiac
Rehabilitation Phase III - "The Health Maintenance"
Program is a community-based outpatient program
designed to help individuals with coronary artery
disease (or people at high risk for heart disease)
to have a full and productive life physiologically,
psychologically and socially.
"Freshstart"
Smoking Cessation Program
"Freshstart"
is the American Cancer Society's quit smoking program.
All of the methods and activities contain the most
effective elements for success. The single important
element is YOU - and your dedication to fight the
addiction to nicotine that makes you want to smoke.
"Freshstart" can be your start to a new life!
Occupational Medicine
Program
Northern Maine Medical Center is
committed to providing companies and organizations
with courses and services that meet Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
As part of the
Occupational
Medicine Program, first aid kits, supplies and
blankets may be purchased by contacting NMMC's Education
Department at (207) 834-3155, ext. 3381.
