Mid Coast Hospital is celebrating Care Team Appreciation Week by hosting a “Wild Animal Alphabet” story walk on Saturday, May 10.

• Employees, their children, and family members are invited to join Carl DeMars and former President Lois Skilling on the story walk.
• Walks will be every 20 minutes beginning at 10 a.m., with the last walk scheduled at 11:40 a.m.
• Participants will meet in the Healing Garden at MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital.

The story walk features pages of “Wild Animal Alphabet,” a children’s book by popular Maine author and illustrator Dahlov Ipcar. Each participating family will receive a copy of Ipcar’s book.

Art and creativity can help you connect to your feelings, increase your self-awareness and ability to think of new ways to problem solve and develop healthy habits and routines. Class will meet for two sessions.

• Learn how to let go of stress and improve your overall sense of well-being through a creative drawing experience.
• Learn how to use simple creative exercises to create your own sense of calm.
• No drawing or artistic skill is required.

All supplies will be provided although you may bring your own.

Sessions are 2-hours each of instruction and projects

Cost for the three-class series is $30. Registration is required.

Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness 329 Maine Street-SOUTH/MAIN ENTRANCE, Brunswick

For more information call (207) 373-6585.

Dr. Andy Cook Pediatric Behavioral Health Series 2025: Autism Spectrum Disorder

This series was created in memory of Andy Cook, MD, who dedicated his career to providing, improving and advocating for behavioral health services for children, adolescents and their families.

SCHEDULE:

7:00 -7:30 Breakfast and conversation

7:30-7:35 Welcome --Dr. Chris Bowe, President, Mid Coast-Parkview Health

7:35-8:50

• Dr. Cathleen Small, PhD, BCBA-D: Director-Psychologist, MH Behavioral Health
• Dr. Matt Nilson, MD MH Behavioral Health Pediatrics
• Dr. Michelle Rock , D.O. Medical Director of MH Behavioral Health Autism Services
• Introduction of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Overview of ASD
  • Levels of severity
  • Complex presentations/"easy to miss" ASD
  • Common comorbid conditions
• Differential Diagnosis, Comorbidity and Medication Management
  • Expectations and targets for medication
  • Choosing specific medications
  • Addressing the question of ASD when treatments don't help other diagnoses
• Behavioral Interventions
  • Behavioral models
  • Introducing and reinforcing behavioral interventions in a pediatric setting

8:50-9:00 Questions and wrap-up

Providers are eligible to earn 1 CME for this seminar.

This seminar is being recorded and will be available soon. 

Registration is required.

MCH Lifestyle Medicine, 329 Maine St, Brunswick, ME, 207-373-6585

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.

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

Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness Teaching Kitchen, 329 Maine Street in Brunswick

Registration is required.

Art and creativity can help you connect to your feelings, increase your self-awareness and ability to think of new ways to problem solve and develop healthy habits and routines. 

• Learn how to let go of stress and improve your overall sense of well-being through a creative drawing experience.
• Learn how to use simple creative exercises to create your own sense of calm.
• No drawing or artistic skill is required.

Enjoy a mindful and meditative experience with this Collage Workshop!

• Learn how collage can spark ideas, creativity, and self-expression. 
• Create your own art through the use of various mixed media, paper, fabric, or found objects for a one of kind piece of art!
• Supplies will be provided - participants are encouraged to also bring any favorite images, memorabilia, or items you would like to use in your collage. You may also bring favorite pens markers or other supplies desired.
• Sessions 1 & 2 include instruction and projects
• Session 3 is an optional practice and review session

Cost for this series is $20. Registration is required.

Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness 329 Maine Street-SOUTH/MAIN ENTRANCE, Brunswick

For more information call (207) 373-6585.

YOUTH FIRST AID TRAINING

This course provides students with an official K-12 American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR, AED, First Aid eCard which is valid for two years.

• Recommended for those age 10 and older.
• Attendance is required for both dates: Mon, Mar 31 & Mon, Apr 7; 5:15-7:45 pm.
• Registration is required.
• Cost for the program is $55 and all necessary materials will be provided. Limited scholarships are available.
• Please bring water and appropriate snacks. Participants are responsible for cleaning up their area.

For more information call 207-373-6585.

A free, 7-session series focusing on methods to cultivate and preserve nature’s bounty, including planning and preparing your garden, dehydrating food and canning vegetables.

Facilitated by Sheryl McWilliams.

2nd Thursday of the month | 6:30-8 p.m. (no sessions in July or August)

• March 13: Planning for the Future: Garden design, breaking the ground, till vs. no-till, etc.
• April 10: All Things Seeds: Selection, sourcing, starting and preservation
• May 8: Will It Grow? Planting, weeding and nurturing
• June 12: Growing the Soil: How to produce healthy, nutrient-dense plants
• September 11: Gathering the Bounty: Harvesting your produce
• October 9: What to Do with a Bumper Crop: Food storage and preservation
• November 13: Putting the Garden to Bed for the Winter

Registration is required for each individual session.