York Hospital Receives another ‘A’ for Patient Safety for the Fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
York Hospital was awarded its 7th ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2019 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...
York Hospital Pilots School-Based Telehealth Visits in Maine
We are pleased to report that the first telehealth visit between Sanford Junior High School and York Hospital took place on Thursday, October 24 at 12:45p. This is not only a first for York Hospital, but it was also the first school-based teleheath visit in the State...
Nurse Practitioner Elinor Kurz Joins York Hospital’s Oncology and Infusion Care
As part of York Hospital’s Cancer Care Affiliation with Massachusetts General Hospital, we are pleased to introduce Elinor Kurz, MSN, FNP-C, who joined York Oncology and Infusion Care this summer. Elinor was born in Dover, NH and grew up in Sanford, Maine. After...
Aging Advantage: Expo for Healthy Aging in York, Nov. 9
Join York Parks & Recreation, York Hospital and York Community Services for the first Healthy Aging in York Expo. This event will showcase all the amazing services, resources, volunteer opportunities and more, for our 50+ population. There will be a vendor fair...
Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Akhilesh Sastry of Atlantic Orthopedics Streams a LIVE Knee Surgery from York Hospital.
This past Friday, October 11th, Dr. Akhilesh Sastry performed a Total Knee Replacement surgery at York Hospital with the use of MAKO ®, a Robotic Assisted Knee resurfacing device. This innovative surgery was broadcast LIVE to an Orthopedic Symposium composed of 200...
PRENATAL YOGA BY GLOW AT YORK HOSPITAL’S LIVING WELL CENTER
Connect, strengthen, breathe, move, and relish in the unforgettable experience of prenatal yoga during this milestone in your life when the body/mind connection is of the utmost importance. With intentions of birth and motherhood preparation, we will inspire deep...
Mom & Baby Yoga by Glow at the Living Well Center
A refreshing class specifically designed for moms and babies (newborn to pre-crawling). Centering, breathing, stretching, and strengthening make this class a vital part of motherhood! This is a great opportunity to get out of the house and connect with yourself and...
Caregiver Spotlight – Meet KD!
We are pleased to introduce Catherine, a.k.a. KD, a physical therapist at York Hospital Rehab Services in South Berwick. KD joined York Hospital as a PT assistant 13 years ago after graduating with a bachelor’s degree. She continued her education, achieving her...
York Hospital to Host Emergency Care Focus Group September 4
Are you interested in joining an Emergency Care Focus Group? York Hospital is conducting market research with area residents regarding its Emergency Care services in York and Wells. We are looking for local people to provide insights and learning that can potentially...
York Hospital and YCSA Convene Social Services Summit
A group of nearly 30 social services providers from southern York County met on Monday, August 5 at the York River Landing to discuss collaborative efforts to strengthen “wraparound” care for the under served in our community. After hearing from representatives from...
York Hospital ER Prescribing Suboxone
“In a new initiative to help people overcome opioid addiction, York Hospital is among the first hospitals in Maine to begin prescribing Suboxone—a medical treatment for opioid withdrawal symptoms—in its emergency department.” For the full story, read...
Carmela’s Story – See How Dr. Sastry and York Hospital Gave Her “Her Life Back”
“Dr. Sastry gave me my life back. After I had all of this done I was back to a full schedule, full exercise routine…no pain!” Hear Carmela talk about her MAKO knee replacement experience with Dr. Sastry of Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine....
Hancock Classic raises over $90,000 for York Hospital’s Hancock Family Fund for Healthy Aging
Last Thursday’s 4th Annual Hancock Classic to benefit York Hospital lived up to its name. The event, held at Cape Neddick’s Cliff House Resort, was a classic mix of entertainment, enlightening information, and auction prizes, both silent and live – worth fighting...
Stay Safe in the Heat
Hot Temperatures and high humidity are forecast today through this weekend, and Excessive Heat Warnings are in effect throughout the northeast. To help you beat the heat, here are a few quick tips and reminders from Dr. Robert Hulefeld, Leader of York Hospital’s...
HANCOCK CLASSIC 2019 – Tickets now on Sale!
Celebrate by the Sea!Join the Hancock Family & York Hospital as we celebrate life, health, and well-being with an evening of fun, music, a festive dinner, surprise guests, and an amazing silent auction!Thursday, August 1, 20195:30-10:00 p.m.Cliff House | Atlantic...
Caregiver Spotlight – Meet Chris!
We are pleased to turn the Caregiver Spotlight on Chris, Patient Transportation Coordinator for York Hospital. Chris came to York Hospital after a 23-year career with the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department, Boston, Massachusetts. After retiring at the rank of...
Now Offering In Room Baby Photo Sessions by Mercy Street Studio Photography
Capture your family’s first moments with your newborn! We are pleased to partner with Mercy Street Studio photography to offer Fresh 48 in room photo sessions at Miracles Birthing and Family Center. These sessions typically take place within the first 48 hours...
York Hospital 5K Race Raises $18.4K for The Recovery Center
PHOTO CAPTION: Kennebunk’s Christopher Dunn, left, and York’s Malia Cryan were the winners of the 2019 York Hospital 5K on June 1. If you drive by a sea of runners, walkers, strollers, kids, teens, adults and healthy agers, making their way through York...
May Is Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Maine
Lyme disease is the most common vectorborne disease in Maine. Ticks are already out and the number of Lyme disease cases is expected to increase as the weather continues to get warmer. May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Maine and the Maine CDC encourage all...
York Hospital Receives another ‘A’ for Patient Safety for the Spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
York Hospital was awarded its 6th ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 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...
Free Skin Cancer Screening
Summer is coming! Now is the time to check your skin for unusual moles, freckles or skin discoloration. York Hospital is offering free focused skin cancer screenings by Northeast Dermatology Associates at Kittery Oncology on June 17th. Providers will be available from...
York Hospital 5K Road & Cross Country Race
Join us on June 1st from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. for the “Running for Recovery” 5K Road & Cross Country Race. The 3.1 mile scenic course winds through York Village and York Harbor. Run, walk, volunteer—or come cheer everyone on! Enjoy games and activities, music,...
1652 Community Dinner to Benefit York Hospital Center for Older Adult Care April 17
Join us on Wednesday, April 17 from 4p to 9p, at 1652 Restaurant, 1 Ocean Avenue, York Beach, for a three-course Italian dinner event to introduce Elizabeth Castillo, MD, PhD and Barbara Roberge, GNP, PhD and the newly opened Center for Older Adult Care at York...
Mumps Case Confirmed at York High School
We have learned from the Maine CDC that there has been a single confirmed case of Mumps in our community. We are monitoring this closely and have taken all of the necessary steps to keep our staff and patients safe. Please be aware that all employees and patients who...
1652 COMMUNITY DINNER TO BENEFIT YORK HOSPITAL RECOVERY CENTER ON FEBRUARY 27 @ 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Are you looking to fast forward to summer, ocean views, the beach… and wonderful fresh food? How about all that and supporting a wonderful community cause? While we can’t bring warm weather just yet, we can invite you to the 1652 Restaurant Community Night...
2019 Friends of York Hospital Scholarship Applications are Available Now
We are pleased to announce that applications are now available on our website for the 2019 Friends of York Hospital Scholarship. GENERAL INFORMATION Friends of York Hospital will award two $3,000 scholarships, and several smaller scholarships when additional funds are...
You Have the Power to Prevent a Fall
Join York Hospital and the Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA) for their Lunch and Learn presentation, “You Have the Power to Prevent a Fall.” This event will take place from 12 to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20th at York Public Library, located at 15 Long Sands...
York Hospital Offers Rides to Appointments
York Hospital now provides FREE rides for patients to and from the main campus, York Hospital Practices, and Walk-In Care Centers. These door-to-door rides are available for any location within the service area, which includes Wells, Ogunquit, York, Cape Neddick,...
York Hospital Offers Support to Furloughed Federal Employees
York Hospital is supporting furloughed federal employees during the government shutdown. Furloughed federal Employees can show their federal employee identification to receive a free meal for themselves and immediate families from our Hospital Dining Room (includes...
Winter Storm Closings: Sunday, 1/20/19
In an effort to protect the safety of patients and staff, we will close York Hospital Walk-In Care services on Sunday, January 20. If you need medical attention during this time, please visit our Emergency Rooms in York or Wells. WELLS EMERGENCY CARE: OPEN, 8A-7P ON...
Caregiver Spotlight – Meet Mattie!
We are pleased to introduce you to Mattie Porter. Mattie is a Medical Assistant with Webhannet Internal Medicine, and has been part of the YH family for almost four years. Mattie began her career by taking an initiative in print and web journalism at Husson College....
Recovery Center Featured in Seacoast Sunday
Read the article in its entirety. Learn more about the Recovery Ally Training. THE RECOVERY CENTER York Hospital’s Recovery Center is the premier seacoast area program offering outpatient treatment for patients with Substance Use Disorders and for those affected...
Welcome to Medicare One on One Counseling Sessions
Are you, or is someone you know, turning 65 soon? Do you have patients turning 65? York Hospital works with the Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA) to offer FREE seminars and counseling sessions for community members who are eligible for Medicare or who have...
Recovery Ally Training
If you or someone you know is in trouble, call the Recovery Center at (207) 351-2118. Click here for more info. Join us for this informational community event on January 28th at the First Parish Church in York. We will gather together to begin a dialogue about what...
Caregiver Spotlight – Meet Judy!
We are very pleased to introduce you to Judy!Judy is a Registered Nurse who has been part of our ICU team for over forty years. She began her nursing career in the Portland area, and after nearly a decade relocated to the Berkshires to accompany her husband as he...
York Hospital Serves over 636 Free Meals During Thanksgiving Week
In just over a week, the York Hospital Dining and Nutrition team served a total of 639 Free Thanksgiving meals with all of the trimmings—to staff and community members on Thanksgiving Day in the Dining Room and at York Hospital in Wells, to residents of the York...
Caregiver Spotlight – Meet Mikey!
Meet Mikey! Mikey has been a caregiver with our Patient Supplies team at York Hospital for over fifteen years. With expertise in materials management, Mikey was looking to relocate to Maine with family. He recalled interviewing with the team, and shared that he didn’t...
Dementia: What Is Lost . . . and What Is NOT!
November 6 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm York Public Library 15 Long Sands Road York, ME 03909 United States + Google Map Presenters: Elizabeth Castillo, MD, PhD, York Hospital; Barbara Roberge, PhD, GNP, Massachusetts General Hospital Please join us for this lunchtime...
Dr. Tyler Welch Introduces Innovative Hip Arthroscopy at York Hospital
York Hospital and Dr. Tyler Welch of Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine are pleased to introduce The Pivot Guardian System to the York Hospital Surgery Center. The Guardian System is specifically designed to mitigate complications during hip surgery, as it...
York Hospital Recovery Center is Kennebunk Savings Spotlight Fund Recipient
The Recovery Center at York Hospital is one of eight nonprofit organizations selected to receive support from the Kennebunk Savings Spotlight Fund. The Spotlight Fund focus this year is on substance use disorder prevention and recovery, with a goal of helping effect a...
Kennebunk Walk-In Care Halloween Party!
Please Join Us for Our Open House Halloween Party on Tuesday, Oct. 30th, 4pm-6pm! Come meet the staff and providers and enjoy Halloween-themed activities, treats, and more! All visitors will get a FREE PUMPKIN! FREE entry into a raffle for a new Bike or Fitbit along...
FLU SHOTS at Walk-In Care! EASY AS PIE.
FLU SHOTS AT YORK HOSPITAL WALK-IN CARE: CARVING SOME TIME OUT OF YOUR SCHEDULE FOR YOUR FLU SHOT COULDN’T BE EASIER. YORK HOSPITAL WALK-IN CARE IS HERE TO HELP BY ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS AND GETTING YOU VACCINATED! OPEN 7 DAYS/WEEK in Wells and Sanford; Monday...
York Hospital in Kennebunk Now Open!
York Hospital has been offering professional, compassionate walk-in care to our patients throughout York County for almost ten years! We just opened our fifth location in Sanford and are pleased to be expanding to our sixth Walk-In Care location in Kennebunk! The...
30th Annual Frank E. Hancock Golf Tournament
Please join us for a great afternoon of golf on Sunday, September 30, at York Hospital’s 30th Annual Hancock Memorial Golf Tournament! Each player will enjoy: Great Golf: 18 holes of golf on one of the area’s best golf courses. The York Golf & Tennis...
Patient Survey Email Alert
Notice to the York Hospital Community: Several patients from the York Hospital community recently received an email that was addressed from York Hospital asking for an opinion about a recent visit. These emails contained fictitious names of people and providers not...
Pulmonary Associates of York Hospital is Moving Friday, July 27, 2018!
Pulmonary Associates of York Hospital, located at 12 Hospital Drive (Ulan Building, Suite C), is moving on Friday, July 27th. The new location is just around the corner on the York Hospital campus in the adjacent Henry Warner Building, 16 Hospital Drive. The phone...
Walk-In Care is Ready for Summer!
To help keep your summer easy and breezy, York Hospital is pleased to offer extended hours at Kittery Walk-In Care, Monday through Friday from July 1 through Labor Day. Starting July 1, Walk-In Care and X-ray Hours in Kittery will be: Kittery Walk-In Care and X-ray...
Botox Brings Some Relief For Chronic Migraines
Excerpt from Anne Mozingo’s article in Seacoast Sunday’s January 21, 2018 edition. Read the complete article here. For more information, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Knox, please call Neurology Associates of York Hospital at (207) 351-3987. It is...