Vaccination Questions Webinar Scheduled for May 6
York Hospital experts share the latest data on COVID-19 vaccines and answer questions to help you separate fact from fiction.
Online Art Gallery Opens in Celebration of World Art Day, April 15
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has proclaimed April 15 to be World Art Day —a day of celebration to promote the development, diffusion and enjoyment of art, encourage greater awareness of the diversity of artistic...York Hospital Practices Receive Patient-Centered Medical Home Recertification
We are pleased to report that York Hospital’s Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pediatric practices recently received National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient-Centered Medical Home recertification, valid through April 2022. Dr. Jennifer Cutts,...Thoughts from Dr. Patrick A. Taylor, York Hospital President and CEO
As I begin my tenure as CEO of York Hospital, I welcome the opportunity to introduce myself to the people of Southern Maine and the Seacoast. I am grateful for the confidence that the Board of Trustees has placed in me, and the opportunity they have provided to work...Vaccine Appointment Reservation Sign Up for Ages 18+ Now Open
York Hospital is pleased to announce that effective immediately, all Maine residents age 18 and over are eligible to register for our vaccine appointment waiting list. Maine residents who have already registered for our vaccine waiting list will not lose their space...York Hospital Delivers a Shot of Hope on Red Sox Opening Day
York Hospital caregivers are ready to celebrate the Red Sox Home Opener at Fenway Park today. As in previous years, the hospital’s dining team will knock it out of the park with a baseball-inspired menu and caregivers will share their enthusiasm by sporting their...Rotary Club Million Mask Challenge Donates 30,000 Masks to York Hospital
Sundays aren’t typically considered a heavy day for deliveries at York Hospital; however, last Sunday, March 21, was anything but typical. The day prior, York Hospital CMO & Interim CEO, Dr. Jennifer Cutts, received a quick text from Board Member, Ann Lee Hussey....York Hospital’s Co-CEOs Discuss Their Journeys to the C-Suite
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee (DEIB) chose to profile two of our own female leaders who represent women’s history in the making. A year ago, Robin LaBonte, CFO, and Dr. Jennifer Cutts, CMO, stepped up...The Covid-19 Vaccine and Your Mammogram – Schedule Now or Later?
Recent media coverage regarding the efficacy of a mammogram, following administration of a COVID-19 vaccine, has caused concern among women planning for this annual test. Reports have indicated that side effects from the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine may include swollen...Vaccine Appointment Reservation Sign Up, Age 50 and Over, Opens at 12 p.m. on Monday, March 22
All community members who are Maine residents age 50 and over will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Tuesday, March 23. York Hospital is pleased to announce that online and telephone vaccine appointment reservations are available starting at noon...Kittery Walk-In Care will Re-Open March 22
We are pleased to announce that Kittery Walk-In Care services will re-open on Monday, March 22, 2021. Kittery Walk-In Care temporarily closed on December 5, a carefully considered measure taken to maximize York Hospital’s ability to prevent the spread of COVID-19...Vaccine Appointment Reservation Sign Up, Age 60 and Over, or Educator or Child Care Provider, Now Available
York Hospital is pleased to announce that online and telephone vaccine appointment reservations are now available for community members who are Maine residents, age 60 and over, or an educator or child care provider, in accordance with revised state of Maine...NEW COVID TESTING CENTER HOURS, EFFECTIVE MARCH 8
EFFECTIVE MARCH 8: YORK HOSPITAL’S NEW COVID TESTING CENTER HOURS WILL BE MONDAY – FRIDAY, 8 AM– 1 PM. In our effort to place our caregivers in the location to best care for all in our community, York Hospital’s COVID Testing Center is reducing its hours. As of March...York Hospital Thanks National Guard Members Who Assisted at COVID-19 Testing Site
Mid-February held some bittersweet moments for York Hospital staff as they bid farewell to their National Guard compatriots on the final day of their months-long collaboration. After coming together to launch the COVID-19 testing site at the York Hospital Walk-In Care...York Hospital Announces Appointment of Patrick A. Taylor, MD, MBA, as President and CEO
The Board of Trustees at York Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick A. Taylor, MD, MBA, as York Hospital’s new President and CEO, effective April 4, 2021. Jennifer Cutts, MD and Robin LaBonte will remain as Interim Co-President and CEO until April...York Hospital Welcomes Meredith Legg, MSN, FNP-BC to Oncology, Hematology & Infusion Care
York Hospital is pleased to announce the newest member to join its medical staff this month. Meredith Legg, MSN, FNP-BC will be providing care to patients as part of the Oncology, Hematology & Infusion Care team. Ms. Legg earned her Bachelor of Arts degree...York Hospital Vaccine Clinic Wraps Up Successful First Week
We are pleased to report that more than 900 people, including health care workers and older adults age 70 and above, received COVID-19 vaccinations last week at the hospital’s new long-term vaccine clinic in the parish hall at St. Christopher’s Church in York. In...NEW COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Waiting List Sign Up, Phase 1B Age 70 & Over
We’ve heard you! York Hospital is now offering online and telephone vaccine appointment registration for Phase 1B community members who are Maine residents, age 70 and over. We are excited to announce our new, long-term vaccine clinic location at St. Christopher’s...Message To Our Community Members
To Our Community Members – We’ve heard you. And this is our promise. . . Simplification of York Hospital’s Covid vaccine registration process to meet your needs. Here’s how we plan to do it. When you begin your online registration process with us next time, you will...Winter Storm Closures Tuesday Morning, February 2
Due to the prediction of a winter storm by the National Weather Service, York Hospital will be delaying the opening of all non-essential services until 12 p.m. (noon) tomorrow, February 2. Should storm conditions worsen, we will reassess closure hours. Please check...Heart Health Webinar Scheduled for Feb. 11
In recognition of American Heart Month, York Hospital will host a community webinar, “Take Time to Be Kind to Your Heart,” to discuss ways to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) and improve wellness. Join Cardiovascular Care of York Hospital physicians...Maine CDC Declares York Hospital COVID-19 Outbreak Officially ‘Closed’
On January 11, 2021, the Maine Centers for Disease Control (CDC) declared an end to the Covid-19 outbreak for the Inpatient Adult Health Care area at York Hospital, which began on December 6, 2020. The CDC requires a monitoring period of 14 days following closure; if...York Hospital Providers Share Tips for Managing Stress and Substance Use During the Pandemic
“Alcohol sales, nationally are up 262% in 2020, compared to the previous year,” shared York Hospital Recovery Center Director Eric Haram, LADC, citing data from a 2020 study during a webinar on Thursday, Jan. 21 entitled “Coping During the Pandemic: Stress and...COVID-19 Vaccine Update, January 20, 2021
York Hospital is now preparing community-facing clinics for those who are age 70 and over, which is in line with state planning. The number of available appointments we will have on a weekly basis will be contingent upon supply provided to us by the state of Maine. We...COVID-19 Vaccine Update, January 15, 2021
York Hospital is eager to provide COVID-19 vaccinations for our patients over age 70 and those with certain at-risk conditions, following Phase 1B of the State of Maine Vaccination Plan. While we are still awaiting detail from the state regarding the amount of vaccine...2021 Friends of York Hospital Scholarship Application Period is Open
The Friends of York Hospital Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that the application period for 2021 is now open for students in the York Hospital service area who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine and/or healthcare. All applications must be...Coping During the Pandemic: Stress and Substance Use Disorders
Presenters from York Hospital Recovery Center will share treatment and recovery options for substance use disorders tied to pandemic stress.
York Lions Club and York Hospital: Together We Serve Local Seniors
We are thrilled to announce that York Hospital’s Hancock Family Fund for Healthy Aging recently received a $35,000 Endowment from the York Lions Club to Improve Health Outcomes for Seniors. Christmas came a little early when the York Lions Club contacted York Hospital...COVID-19 Vaccine Information
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responsible for managing distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine throughout the state of Maine. York Hospital’s vaccination process is guided by their direction. At this time, the CDC’s current focus for...COVID-19 Testing Information at York Hospital
EFFECTIVE MARCH 8: YORK HOSPITAL’S NEW COVID TESTING CENTER HOURS WILL BE MONDAY – FRIDAY, 8 AM– 1 PM In our effort to place our caregivers in the location to best care for all in our community, York Hospital’s Covid Testing Center is reducing its hours. As of...Thankful Thursday: Celebrating the Light
This year has directed a spotlight on York Hospital’s frontline caregivers: individuals who are by our patients’ sides along every step of their health care journey. These essential workers attend to our patients’ physical needs in many ways: diagnosing, nursing and...York Hospital COVID-19 Update
As York Hospital’s Infection Control team continues testing efforts in order to assess its progress containing the COVID-19 outbreak, no new patients have tested positive for COVID, while eight new staff members have received positive results. Additionally, there has...Vaccinations have Begun for Frontline Staff at York Hospital
We are excited to report that York Hospital’s first shipment of Moderna vaccine was received on December 21, and the first COVID-19 vaccines were administered to caregivers at 8 a.m. December 22. The CDC is currently recommending that COVID-19 vaccine be offered to...New Respiratory Clinic Offers Increased Safety and Efficiency for Treating Patients
In our continuing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses such as influenza that are more prevalent during the winter months, a new Respiratory Clinic opened this week at York Hospital. Located adjacent to the Hospital’s Emergency...York Hospital’s Peterson Family Surgery Center Receives ‘Guardian of Excellence’ Award for Patient Experience
Press Ganey has named York Hospital’s Peterson Family Surgery Center a 2020 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner. The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing health care organizations that have achieved the 95th percentile or above for performance in...York Hospital COVID-19 Outbreak News and Updates
York Hospital’s Infection Control team, headed by Evangeline Thibodeau, MD, infectious disease specialist, continues its efforts, in tandem with the Maine CDC, to move forward with the testing and investigation of a COVID-19 cluster at the Hospital’s main campus in...Updated Visitor Guidelines, December 16, 2020.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change weekly and even daily, we remain steadfast in our commitment to provide a safe environment for patients and caregivers alike. For that reason, we have further revised our patient visitor guidelines as of December 16, 2020....York Hospital Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for the Fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
York Hospital was awarded its ninth ‘A’ in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing York Hospital’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national...Wells Veteran and Granddaughter Donate Handmade Cardiac Monitor Holders
Veteran Ray Porelle of Wells is truly a ray of sunshine. After being in cardiac rehab at York Hospital last summer, where he admired the exercise monitor holders being used by patients, he and his 9-year-old granddaughter, Katherine Porelle of Wolfeboro, began a...Service Changes in Berwick —To Better Care for You
Last Friday we announced that Kittery Walk-In Care would close temporarily on December 5th. This step was taken as part of a plan to maximize York Hospital’s ability to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among patients and caregivers by carefully focusing caregiver...York Hospital COVID-19 Outbreak Update
York Hospital’s Infection Control team, headed by Evangeline Thibodeau, MD, infectious disease specialist, continues to focus its efforts on the testing and investigation of a COVID-19 cluster at the Hospital’s main campus in York, under the leadership of the Maine...It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week: Flu Shots are Available Here!
National Influenza Vaccination Week, December 6 –12, is a call to all Americans 6 months and older to get their annual flu vaccine if they have not already. Since COVID-19 and flu could spread simultaneously this winter, this week will serve to remind people that...COVID-19 Cluster Investigation at York Hospital
York Hospital’s Infection Control team, led by Evangeline Thibodeau, MD, infectious disease specialist, and under the leadership of the Maine CDC, is currently investigating a COVID-19 cluster of four staff members working on the Hospital’s Medical-Surgical team at...Upcoming Service Changes—To Better Care for You
As we head into the start of the annual cold and flu season, we are also experiencing increased coronavirus activity across the nation. York Hospital is committed to ensuring the ongoing safety of our patients and our staff at all times. To better care for you and the...York Hospital in Wells Celebrates 20 Years of Service!
On December 4, 2000, the Wells Regional Medical Community opened its doors at 112-114 Sanford Road, Route 109 in Wells, committed to providing convenient, high-quality health care close to home as a service of York Hospital. Two decades later, York Hospital in Wells...Updated Visitor Guidelines Effective November 24, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change weekly and even daily, we remain steadfast in our commitment to provide a safe environment for patients and caregivers alike. For that reason, we have further revised our patient visitor guidelines as of November 24, 2020....NOT FEELING WELL? USE TELEHEALTH FOR YOUR NEXT WALK-IN CARE VISIT
Telehealth Walk-In Care Visits are Available Monday-Friday, 10a-5p! It is our pleasure to offer York Hospital Virtual Care – a service that connects you with Walk-In Care providers through your phone, tablet or computer to deliver real-time care and consultation,...York Hospital Thanks Veterans
On Veterans Day, we would like to honor and thank “our” veterans. One way we do that, today and every day, is through a simple new resource developed by our Spiritual Care Team for patients: a “Thank You” notecard, featuring a United States flag, that can be used to...Thankful Thursday: John T. Gorman Foundation Grant Funds Meal Delivery Program
An Appetite to Serve! York Hospital’s Meal Delivery Program When the pandemic arrived in southern Maine this March, York Hospital already had a robust meal delivery program in place. It started in 1999, in response to patient requests for assistance...York Hospital Presents “Coping During COVID-19: Managing Stress with Self-Care” Webinar on November 10
Tuesday, November 10, from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Adjusting to the shorter days and colder weather that accompany winter can be difficult, even during the best of times. This year, we’re also facing continued uncertainties related to the coronavirus pandemic. To help people...November 6 is the Final Day for Drive-Thru Flu Shots
Influenza vaccinations are available at the following York Hospital community locations: • At primary care provider visits during regular office hours ‑please call the office first. • At the following Walk-In locations: Berwick, Kittery, Sanford, Wells and...York Hospital Birthing and Family Care Recognized for Best Practices and Safety Awareness
October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness/SIDS Prevention month. York Hospital would like to call attention to and acknowledge the critical importance of educating parents and caregivers of infants about safe sleep awareness in order to prevent sudden infant death...York Hospital Welcomes New Medical Staff in October
York Hospital is pleased to announce three new members joining its medical staff this month. Joshua Keller, MD, has joined Rheumatology Associates, P.A., while Julie Suarez, MD and Jane Vanni, PA are the latest additions to the hospitalist team. Both Dr. Suarez and...‘Friends of York Hospital’ Awards 2020 Scholarships
A Year Like No Other. . . A year like no other required us to make a few changes to the process of selecting students for our 2020 Friends of York Hospital Scholarship. The Friends of York Hospital Scholarship Program annually awards scholarships to graduating seniors...October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month? Breast cancer doesn’t stop—not even for a global pandemic. This October, we would like to take a moment to remind you that patient screening shouldn’t stop either. Mammography saves lives. Yearly...Need Answers to Health Insurance Questions?
We can help! If you need answers, York Hospital’s Health Care Help Center has Certified Assisters who are trained to help. They will point people in the right direction, whether their questions are about Medicare, Medicaid, Marketplace open enrollment, or other...Thankful Thursday: Grateful Patient Thanks York Hospital’s Dr. Todd Adams
Nineteen years ago, Dr. G.C. from Pittsford, New York, fulfilled a lifelong dream and bought a condo on the coast of Maine. While vacationing there during his first year, Dr. C. came down with what he thought was a bad cold. It turned out to be double pneumonia. “Dr....The Center for Older Adults Moves to South Berwick
We are pleased to announce that York Hospital’s Center for Older Adults has moved from the hospital campus in York to a new location at York Hospital in South Berwick, 57 Portland Street, Suite B, in South Berwick, Maine, effective Monday, October 5, 2020....Introducing the Loving Kindness Chapel at York Hospital
When you pass the Loving Kindness Room in York Hospital’s Hancock Hallway, you will notice some changes. For some time, hospital chaplains have been asked by patients and family members if York Hospital has a chapel. The answer now can be a resounding “Yes.” York...September 30 Webinar: Fighting the Flu
Local experts discuss the role of vaccines in safeguarding public health and ways to protect yourself and your loved ones this flu season.
York Hospital Welcomes New Providers in Pulmonary Medicine and Newborn Telemedicine
York Hospital is pleased to welcome two new physicians to its medical staff this month. Ming Hui Fan, M.D., has joined Pulmonary Associates of York Hospital, while Derek Trapasso, M.D., F.A.A.P., has been appointed Consulting Medical Director of York Hospital’s...An Open Letter to our Community
September 2020 We are filled with gratitude by our community’s generosity, confidence, kindness and action. Your support of York Hospital these past several months has been a critical factor in our ability to keep our community safe and strong....Back to School in the Time of COVID-19
As schools begin to reopen with remote or hybrid learning models because of the pandemic, many families have questions about safely navigating these uncharted waters and dealing with their new normal. To help address some of these concerns, York Hospital will host an...York Hospital Welcomes New Director of Emergency Services
York Hospital welcomed Jessica Stevens, MD, MPh, as Medical Director of Emergency Services at the beginning of August. Prior to joining York Hospital, Dr. Stevens held positions in Emergency Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA, Central Maine...
York Hospital Stroke Team Receives Get With the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Award
York Hospital’s stroke team has once again received a Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.® This award acknowledges the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients...
York Hospital Achieves Five-Star Patient Experiences and Overall Quality Ratings from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
York Hospital is pleased to announce that it has just received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for Overall Patient Experiences. CMS uses a five-star quality rating system to measure the experiences Medicare beneficiaries...
York Hospital Postpones Annual Hancock Classic Fundraiser
It was slated to be a magical summer evening in August, 2020, on the lawn of The ViewPoint Hotel overlooking the Nubble Lighthouse. For the fifth year in a row, hundreds of guests were planning to gather to celebrate the achievements of the Hancock Family Fund for...
COVID-19 Testing Info
WHAT KIND OF COVID-19 DIAGNOSTIC TESTING DOES YORK HOSPITAL OFFER? York Hospital offers Rapid Result nucleic acid amplified tests (NAAT) and Aptima SARS-CoV-2 assay, transcription mediated amplification (TMA) tests at its Drive-thru Testing Center, 343 Route 1, York,...
York Hospital Welcomes New Physicians in August
York Hospital is pleased to welcome five new physicians, across a variety of specialties, to its medical staff this August. Glenn Jones, Jr., M.D. and Andrew Oliver, M.D. will be joining Pediatrics of York Hospital’s expanding team, while Sukeerti Kesar, M.D....
York Hospital Welcomes New Physicians in July
York Hospital is pleased to welcome five new physicians, across a variety of specialties, to its medical staff this July. Christopher Hasslinger, M.D. will be part of York Hospital’s Emergency Medicine Team, while J. Christian Higgins, M.D. joins Interventional...
York Hospital in Wells is Open!
As of July 1, all services at York Hospital in Wells—including Emergency, Lab and Imaging—are open for in-person visits. We are thrilled to be able to resume offering a full range of services and care to our patients and our community, so please don’t wait to get the...
Updated Patient Support Visitor Guidelines are Effective June 25
In order to continue to care for our patients, visitors and our own caregivers in both the safest and kindest way possible, we are pleased to announce that we are implementing the following updated guidelines for our “Patient Support” visitors, to allow one support...
York Hospital Celebrates #prideinside
The month of June marks Pride Month, a time to commemorate the Stonewall riots of June, 1969. Just last week (over 50 years later), the Supreme Court ruled in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and questioning (LGBTQ) people, protecting LGBTQ workers from...
York Hospital Receives 2020 Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades
We are pleased to announce that York Hospital is the recipient of a Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ for 2020. This award recognizes hospitals that provide an overall outstanding patient experience—delivering a positive experience for patients during...
United Way Funding Enables YH to Expand Home Meal Delivery Service During COVID-19
“In challenging times like these, collaboration, generosity and community are needed most.” ~ United Way of York County website DID YOU KNOW? Since 2018, the United Way of York County (UWYC) has been helping York Hospital expand our home meal delivery service...
Upcoming Service Changes Announced
The York Hospital Leadership Group and Board of Trustees are committed to the hospital’s long-term success in order to support the communities we serve and provide the highest quality, innovative, compassionate health care far into the future. We are currently living...
Dr. Morwood Will Present a Virtual Lunch & Learn on June 24
Grab your lunch at home and join us on Zoom for a virtual version of our popular Lunch & Learn series on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, from 12–1 p.m. Dr. Michael Morwood, an orthopaedic surgeon at York Hospital and Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, will...
York Hospital Meal Delivery Volunteer Drivers Run on a Full Tank and a Huge Heart!
Volunteer York Hospital meal delivery drivers practice social distancing. Front row, left to right: Donna Wilson, Ruth Swift, Neal Sherman. Back row, left to right: Chris Woodbury, Dominic Bressi, David McGuire. Not shown: Joanne Dixon, Jim Burke, Tom Pavlidis....
Join with us and Celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day Sunday, June 7
On Sunday, June 7, tens of thousands of people will celebrate the 33rd annual National Cancer Survivors Day®. This event is held in communities worldwide to champion all people who are living with a history of cancer and to recognize those who have supported them...
Standing Together for Social Justice
At a time when there is increasing unrest in our local and national landscape, it is important that we revisit our core value of offering Loving Kindness to our caregivers, our patients, and our communities. We stand with you now in commitment to these values, and...
York Hospital’s Dr. Evangeline Thibodeau Talks About Making Choices
York Hospital’s Dr. Evangeline Thibodeau was among the local infectious disease experts who spoke with Seacoastonline.com about the choices they are making as communities begin to reopen. Dr. Thibodeau shared that while socialization with family and friends,...
Altrusa International of Seacoast, Maine Cares for our Caregivers!
The volunteers of Altrusa International of Seacoast, Maine have been very busy! In addition to their many area service projects and fundraising efforts, they recently took great care to ensure that our York Hospital caregivers weren’t hungry in between meals! As they...
York Hospital and Town of York to Open Drive-thru COVID-19 Testing Center on June 1st
A drive-thru COVID-19 Testing Center will open at York Hospital’s York Walk-In Care location on June 1. With hours from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for the months of June and July, this project is a collaboration between York Hospital and the Town of York....
York Hospital Breast Care – Open in York and Wells!
Whether it’s a routine mammogram or advanced breast treatment, getting prompt, personal answers and expert care is paramount. York Hospital’s Breast Care service, located at York Hospital in York and Wells, is open and offers the highest quality care in a...
Berwick Walk-In Care Re-Opens!
We are pleased to announce that our Berwick Walk-in Care, Lab and Imaging services, located at 4 Dana Drive in Berwick, ME, have re-opened for patient visits. The Berwick Pharmacy remains open, and you can now call ahead to get your prescriptions filled.
“Welcome Back” to York Hospital from The Front Porch Project of the Seacoast
Photographer Jen Lippe and The Front Porch Project of the Seacoast sure know how to welcome someone home! When the YH Surgery team recently returned to the Surgery Center, able to schedule a limited rotation of elective surgeries in addition to emergent procedures,...
Kennebunk & Berwick Walk-In Care Updates
In an effort to consolidate York Hospital resources, we are announcing the closure of Kennebunk Walk-In Care as of May 9, 2020. We have enjoyed getting to know the Kennebunk community and will miss providing convenient, professional Walk-In care at this location. If...
York Hospital Celebrates Nurses This Week and Every Week
National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. York Hospital is prouder than ever to be celebrating National Nurses Week in 2020, as we commend the more than 350 skilled, compassionate caregivers—RNs, LPNs,...
Adaptation and Opening at York Hospital. Open Since 1906.
We are pleased to share that we are carefully beginning to phase in many of the services originally suspended due to Covid-19. We appreciate all of your patience, especially from those who have had to delay long-planned medical care. Several extra precautions have...
Maskmakers, Maskmakers, Made Us Some Masks
Today we salute the sensational sewers and marvelous mask donors whose contributions are helping to keep our hospital staff, patients, and greater community safe. A heartfelt thank you to all who have been working tirelessly behind their sewing machines to help save...
From Pizza to PPE, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Provides for York Hospital Caregivers
Since the beginning of March, a small team of workers at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has been providing hundreds of 3D-printed face shields for our frontline caregivers. The effort began when a machine shop engineering tech approached Joe Murphy, head of innovation at...
York Hospital Patient Recovers from COVID-19 – He Kept us all Believin’
York Hospital is honored to share the story of a patient who, after two weeks in the hospital with one week in the ICU, has recovered from COVID-19 and been discharged from YH. This gentleman’s fight has inspired the entire hospital staff amidst these...
York Hospital Receives another ‘A’ for Patient Safety for the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
York Hospital was awarded its 8th ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes all York Hospital’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is a national...
The Recovery Center at York Hospital is Open
In isolation, recovery from substance use disorder is challenging, York Hospital’s Recovery Center is the premier seacoast area program offering outpatient treatment for patients with Substance Use Disorders and for those affected by others’ use. If you need help,...
York Hospital’s Hometown Heroes
Danielle Weigant Danielle’s Mask Extenders Brian Wilson Erik Keaton Diehl Denny Dumais RN & Stone, Kathy and Jeff Slattery Mask Strap Adaptors Face Shield Donation Keeping our Frontline Heroes safe is not only something York Hospital is working hard...
York Hospital Home Care Workers Are Running on Dunkin’
Thanks to a generous donation, the hardworking men and women at York Hospital are running on Dunkin’! Dunkin’ provided over 200 five-dollar gift cards and 50 bags of ground coffee to help fuel YH caregivers. As you can see by the photos, members of our Home Care team...
Beachfire Bar & Grille Donates 200 Meals for York Hospital Caregivers
Over the past few weeks, Kelly and Jared Laflin, owners of Beachfire Bar & Grille in Ogunquit, and their staff have been generously donating take-out meals to area health care workers and first responders. Earlier this week, caregivers at our York, Wells, and...
Helping Hands
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, so many thoughtful people have reached out to York Hospital to lend a hand by donating food and supplies for our caregivers. Today we want to acknowledge some generous donors whose contributions are about as perfectly matched as...