This FREE support group promotes wellness in those who have survived a stroke. Each month, a topic of interest to stroke patients and their families is discussed, and guest speakers are invited.Participants have the opportunity to ask questions and learn from others.

The Stroke Support Group is facilitated by a Mid Coast Hospital rehabilitation therapist.

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH FROM 1 – 2 P.M.

Mid Coast Hospital 123 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick, Conference Room 3

For more information call (207) 373-6183 or email StrokeSupportGroup@mainehealth.org 

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.

Join Chris Toy, Bowdoin graduate, retired teacher and principal, local cooking instructor and cookbook author for Culinary Boot Camp. Participants will create their own stir-fry and leave with an extraordinary wok kit valued at $200. Wok kit includes: wok, spatula, carbon steel cleaver, sharpening hone, heavy duty, cutting board, choice of any of Chris’s cookbooks.

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

Registration is required, space is limited, $150 per person * An additional member of the same household can attend for a $15 fee.

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.

Attendance is required for both dates. Recommended for those age 10 and older.

Registration is required.

Cost for the program is $55 and all necessary materials will be provided. Limited scholarships are available.

For more information call 207-373-6585.

FOR THE NEWLY DIAGNOSED

Mid Coast Hospital offers many informational programs to aid people with Parkinson’s disease and assist in maintaining their quality of life.

To learn more about your diagnosis, the options available and the services we offer at Mid Coast-Parkview Health, join William P. Stamey, MD, Roople Unia, MD, Ingrid Ordal, LCSW, Leah Harvey, PT, Kristin Pelkey, PT, Erin Faulter, PT and a patient and caregiver panel at this informative discussion.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Parkinson’s diagnosis

• Medications

• Emotional issues

• Quality of life

• Caregiver concerns

• Movement and assistance

• Programs and resources

Registration is required.