Take a STEP toward better HEALTH

Walking is low impact, and safe with a doctor's okay, for people with orthopedic ailments, heart conditions, and those who are more than 20% overweight. Walking for as little as 30 minutes a day has many benefits, including:

• Reducing the risk of coronary heart disease, osteoporosis, Type 2 diabetes, and breast and colon cancer
• Maintaining body weight and lowering risk of obesity
• Enhancing mental well-being

Join our physicians and health care providers for a walk and talk and become informed and inspired on the journey to improving your health.

To learn more and sign the waiver prior to your first walk, visit https://walkwithadoc.org/join-a-walk/locations/brunswick-me/ 

Registration is not required but is helpful. 

2025 Walk Schedule: May 12-Oct 31, 2025 

Mondays 1-1:30p (with Jessica Faraci MD of MaineHealth Primary Care Family Medicine Maine St Brunswick) at 329 Maine Street, Brunswick

Tuesdays 12:15-12:45p (with Tim Howe MD of MaineHealth Primary Care Internal Medicine Topsham) at 1 Wellness Way, Topsham

Thursdays 12:15-12:45p (with Nicole Kelley, FNP of MaineHealth Primary Care Family Medicine Maine St Brunswick) at 329 Maine Street, Brunswick

Fridays 12:30-1:00p (with Jeff Maher, MD of MaineHealth Primary Care Family Medicine Station Ave Brunswick) at 22 Station Ave (next to the train station), Brunswick

This group is intended for patients who have experienced heart problems.

Caregivers are welcome.

What to expect:

· Social connection and support

· Ongoing contact with health professionals

· Keep updated on latest recommendations

· Explore elements of Lifestyle medicine

· Represent the needs of other heart patients

2nd Tuesday each month, 1:30-2:30 pm, at Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011

Participants do not need to have been a part of cardiac rehab to join in this group.

For more information, please call 373-6360.

Running Start is a co-ed exercise program for all age groups that incorporates the proper technique of warm-up, stretching, calisthenics, and aerobic exercise tailored to your personal needs. The classes allow everyone to increase or maintain their fitness level in their own way. A clinical exercise physiologist facilitates this program.

Medical Release from a physician and Waiver of Liability are required prior to participation.

Regular physical activity improves your cardiovascular system, muscle tone, and flexibility, as well as reduces the risk of heart disease, the number one killer of adults in the United States. If you increase your physical activity level, you will improve your quality of life. You'll look better, feel better, and have more energy to enjoy your leisure time.

Running Start Swim is a co-ed exercise program for all age groups with shallow-end aerobics and lane swimming. A clinical exercise physiologist facilitates this program.

Medical Release from a physician and Waiver of Liability are required prior to participation.

Regular physical activity improves your cardiovascular system, muscle tone, and flexibility, as well as reduces the risk of heart disease, the number one killer of adults in the United States. If you increase your physical activity level, you will improve your quality of life. You'll look better, feel better, and have more energy to enjoy your leisure time.

Supervised medical exercise consisting of an initial fitness assessment and progressive resistance training, flexibility exercises, and a cardiovascular program. 

A clinical exercise physiologist facilitates this program. 

* Please DO NOT register prior to completing your Intake and being assigned a class time.

* Medical Release from a physician and Waiver of Liability are required prior to participation. Once your Medical Release has been received, an exercise physiologist will contact you to schedule an Intake Appointment. 

Walk with a Doc: Special Guest Dr. Arguedas

Friday, August 29 at 4:30 p.m.  

Healing Garden at MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital

121 Medical Center Drive in Brunswick

Join us for a special Walk with a Doc event featuring Dr. Arguedas, gastroenterologist at MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital. Dr. Arguedas will kick things off with a brief, 10-minute talk on maintaining good gastrointestinal health, followed by a 30-minute group walk through the beautiful Healing Garden.

This is a great opportunity to get active, ask questions, and connect directly with a health expert in a relaxed, informal setting. After the walk, enjoy a cold drink and light refreshments in the hospital café.

All are welcome — bring a friend and your walking shoes!

Registration is requested to ensure we have adequate refreshments.

For more information call (207) 373-6585.

MaineHealth Food Pantry Brunswick provides healthy food at no cost to patients and community members. Our goal is to be an extra source for healthy foods for you and your family. Food is shared in a safe space set up like a small grocery store.

Opening September 3, 2025

• Hours: Monday & Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm, and by appointment
• Call 207-373-4513 or email midcoastchi@mainehealth.org to schedule an appointment

MaineHealth Food Pantry Brunswick, 329 Main Street, Brunswick, ME 04011

A FREE monthly series that provides cooking demonstrations and education showing how chronic disease can be prevented, treated and even reversed with a plant-based diet for an overall healthier lifestyle.

Presentations by Timothy Howe, MD

Food Demonstrations by Sheryl McWilliams RN, MPH and Lyn Howe, MPH

• September 9: Can Lifestyle Really be Medicine?
• October 14: How Not to be SAD When the Days Get Shorter
• November 11: How to Minimize Bone & Muscle Loss Using Lifestyle

MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, Teaching Kitchen, 329 Maine Street in Brunswick

Registration is required.