Community Education
April:
Outsmarting Diabetes
This five-part series provides participants with invaluable information & education about basic diabetes care and is certified by the American Diabetes Association.
- April 1, 3, 8, 12 & 15
- 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
- Conference Room, Goodall Hospital, Sanford
- FMI on the cost to participate or to register, please call 490-7397.
Diabetes Support Group: Spring Fling
Kelly Falone, RD, LD, will show you hot to cook healthy food that tastes good. Come to the event and enjoy a few summer dishes. Taste for yourself and take home some yummy recipes to start incorporating in your meals.
- Wednesday, February 3
- 6:00 pm
- Goodall Hospital Conference Room
- FMI on this FREE support group, please call 490-7397
Resources for Aging Loved Ones
As loved ones age, worries on their safety while they’re home alone become paramount. Christine Bougie, Manager, Goodall Edlercare Services Department will discuss Goodall Hospital services that can help, including: GoodAlert, which provides instant 24/7 access to help with a press of a button; and Adult Day Service, a program for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
- Wednesday, April 10
- 6:00 pm
- Goodall Hospital Conference Room
- FMI or to Register for this FREE event, please call 490-7034 or email info@goodallhospital.org
Living Well with Pre-Diabetes
Living Well is designed for people diagnosed with Pre-diabetes, Borderline Diabetes, or Metabolic Syndrome OR for people who would like to learn tips and tools for a healthier lifestyle.
- Thursday, April 25
- 5:30 – 7:30 pm
- Conference Room, Goodall Health Center, 2 Livewell Drive, Kennebunk
- Cost $10; no referral required
- FMI or to register, please call 490-7828
May:
Diabetes Support Group: The Medication Maze
Learn more about your medications. Peter Lee, a Goodall pharmacist, will talk about the various diabetes medications, how to access them, their limitations, how they impact the body, and when to take them.
- Wednesday, May 6
- 6:00 pm
- Goodall Hospital Conference Room
- FMI on this FREE support group, please call 490-7397
Skin Cancer Screening
The Cancer Care Center of York County will be holding a FREE Skin Cancer screening.
- Thursday, May 23
- 6:00 – 8:00 pm
- Cancer Care Center of York County, Sanford
- To schedule an appointment for this FREE screening, please call 877-831-2129
Living Well with Pre-Diabetes
Living Well is designed for people diagnosed with Pre-diabetes, Borderline Diabetes, or Metabolic Syndrome OR for people who would like to learn tips and tools for a healthier lifestyle.
- Thursday, May 23
- 5:30 – 7:30 pm
- Conference Room, Goodall Hospital, Sanford
- Cost $10; no referral required
- FMI or to register, please call 490-7828
Thinking of Having a Hip or Knee Replacement?
Thinking about hip/knee replacement but aren’t sure what the surgery entails? Goodall’s Maine Joint Replacement Center orthopedic surgeon Dr. Frank Goudreau, along with a Pre-Admission Testing Nurse, members of the Anesthesia Team and Rehabilitation Services, an OR Nurse Manager, and a patient who has gone through the process and surgery, will share information on:
- Pre-op & medical clearance process
- Total joint replacement procedure and anatomy
- Anesthesia choices and recommendations
- How to prepare for surgery
- Physical and occupational therapy after surgery
- Resources available
Adequate time will be available for questions and answers.
- Thursday, May 30
- 6:00 – 7:30 pm
- Conference Room, Goodall Hospital, Sanford
- FMI or to register for this FREE event, please call 490-7034 or email info@goodallhospital.org
June:
Living Well with Pre-Diabetes
Living Well is designed for people diagnosed with Pre-diabetes, Borderline Diabetes, or Metabolic Syndrome OR for people who would like to learn tips and tools for a healthier lifestyle.
- Thursday, April 25
- 5:30 – 7:30 pm
- Conference Room, Goodall Health Center, 2 Livewell Drive, Kennebunk
- Cost $10; no referral required
- FMI or to register, please call 490-7828
