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Southern Maine Medical Center and Goodall Hospital Awarded an “A” for Patient Safety by Hospital Safety Score
May 13, 2013
Maine Ranked First in the Nation for Hospital Safety BIDDEFORD & SANFORD, Maine – May 13, 2013 – Goodall Hospital and Southern Maine Medical Center (SMMC) are pleased to announce that they have both been honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other [...]
Safe Prom and Graduation Tips
April 17, 2013
It’s prom and graduation time: events for celebration. Unfortunately, too often these celebrations have become rites of passage involving alcohol. One risky decision involving alcohol can result in tragedy for not only the young person, but for his or her family, friends, and our entire community. In a 2011 survey, 69% of high school students [...]
Goodall Hospital and SMMC Join National Hospital Healthy Food Initiative
April 16, 2013
First Lady Michelle Obama Serving as Honorary Chair of the Three-year Program Southern Maine Medical Center (SMMC) and Goodall Hospital have joined other MaineHealth members and signed on to participate in a new national initiative to provide healthier options in their hospital cafeterias. The Partnership for a Healthier America’s (PHA) “Hospital Healthy Food Initiative” includes [...]
Goodall Hospital Receives Gold Star & Champion Award
April 09, 2013
(Augusta) ‑ On March 27th, the Maine Tobacco‑Free Hospital Network recognized 31 Maine hospitals through the annual Gold Star Standards of Excellence program, during an event at the Maine Hospital Association. Goodall Hospital received a gold level award for meeting best practice standards around creating a tobacco‑free environment and supporting tobacco‑free lifestyles. In addition, Human [...]
Acton residents to hold breakfast conversation on keeping Acton Healthy
April 08, 2013
Partners for Healthier Communities (PHC), the local Healthy Maine Partnership at Goodall Hospital would like to bring together interested community members to have a conversation about the health needs of the community. We will share some information from York County assessments and health priorities and then take the time to hear from the residents of [...]
Goodall Receives United Way of York County 2013 Grant
April 03, 2013
Goodall Hospital announced that it has been awarded a one-year grant from United Way of York County totaling $32,300. This investment will support Maine Families York County and the Prescription Assistance Program. Through the mobilization of resources, expertise and funds that support programs focused on the essential building blocks of education, income and health, United [...]
Goodall Hospital Installs New Digital Room
February 12, 2013
Goodall Hospital is pleased to announce the installation of a new digital x-ray and fluoroscopy room. Shimadzu’s Sonialvision boasts state-of-the-art digital technology that yields high-speed, high-definition images. Digital imaging means that the technologist never leaves the room; images display on a monitor in the room at the blink of an eye allowing for safe, timely [...]
Goodall Hospital C.A.R.E. Program Gets Boost From Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation
January 07, 2013
Grant Supporting New “Collaboration Allows Real Empowerment Program” for Expectant Mothers Sanford, ME: (January 7, 2013) Goodall Hospital is pleased to introduce the C.A.R.E. (Collaboration Allows Real Empowerment) program at the Center for Women’s Health in Sanford, thanks to funding from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation. The goal of the Goodall C.A.R.E. [...]
Goodall Hospital Awarded an “A” for Patient Safety
November 30, 2012
Sanford, Maine, November 28, 2012 – Goodall Hospital was once again honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. The A score was awarded in the latest update to the Hospital Safety ScoreSM, the A, B, C, D [...]
Tree of Life
November 28, 2012
Celebrate, Honor, Remember Goodall Hospital is gearing up for the second annual Tree of Life program. This program gives individuals an opportunity to celebrate newborns, remember loved ones, honor members of our armed services and pay tribute to someone special in their life. The Tree of Life program will raise funds to purchase new window [...]
Goodall Hospital Joins MaineHealth Through New Partnership with Southern Maine Medical Center
October 04, 2012
BIDDEFORD & SANFORD, Maine – October 2, 2012 – Southern Maine Medical Center (SMMC) and Goodall Hospital have announced the formation of a new parent corporation, Southern Maine Health Care (SMHC), which is now the York County member of MaineHealth. SMMC and Goodall Hospital remain separate organizations at this time, each with their own operations [...]
Goodall Hospital Earns ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures™’ Recognition from The Joint Commission
October 02, 2012
(Sanford, ME) – Goodall Hospital was named one of the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. Goodall Hospital was recognized by The Joint Commission for exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions, [...]
Goodall Installs BioGreen360 Food Digester
July 12, 2012
Goodall Hospital Announces Partnership with Casella Waste Systems and Green Waste Stream, LLC, Manufacturers of the BioGreen360 Food Digester BioGreen360® dramatically reduces the volume of food waste by converting it to a compostable material Goodall Hospital is proud to announce its partnership with Casella Waste Systems and Green Waste Stream, LLC in an effort to [...]
Director of Corporate Compliance Becomes Certified
July 10, 2012
The Compliance Certification Board (CCB) announced that Patricia Kasmarek, Director of Corporate Compliance for Goodall Hospital, has successfully completed the Certified in Healthcare Compliance Examination, thus earning the “CHC” designation. A CHC is a professional with knowledge of relevant regulations and expertise in compliance processes sufficient to assist the healthcare industry to understand and address [...]
Goodall CEO Receives ACHE Regent’s Award
July 09, 2012
Patricia (Patsy) Aprile, FACHE, President and CEO of Goodall Hospital, received the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Regent’s Award on June 21 at the Maine Hospital Association’s Summer Forum. The award was bestowed on Patsy by Gerald Vicenzi, ACHE’s Regent for Maine. The Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Regent’s Award recognizes ACHE affiliates [...]
Goodall Hospital Receives The Commission on Cancer’s
June 14, 2012
The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) has granted Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation to the Cancer Program at Goodall Hospital. A facility receives a Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation following the on- site evaluation by a physician surveyor during which the facility demonstrates a Commendation level of compliance with one or [...]
Goodall Awarded “A” for Patient Safety
June 08, 2012
Goodall Hospital Awarded an “A” for Patient Safety by Hospital Safety ScoreSM Washington, DC, June 6, 2012 – Goodall Hospital was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety ScoreSM by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. The Hospital Safety ScoreSM was calculated under the guidance [...]
Goodall Announces New Chief Medical Officer
May 30, 2012
Goodall Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Grosvenor, MD as the new Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Grosvenor, an orthopedic surgeon with Goodall Health Partners Orthopedics and the Maine Joint Replacement Center at Goodall Hospital, will begin as of June 1, 2012. Dr. Grosvenor completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Iowa [...]
Look At Us Grow
May 29, 2012
Goodall Hospital has been expanding its medical staff! In response to our community’s needs, we have been working to expand our medical staff and provide the highest quality care possible and ensure that patients can be seen in the shortest possible timeframe. One of our most recent additions is in Waterboro. Dr. Craig Wallingford and [...]
New to Medicare?
May 09, 2012
Goodall Hospital and Southern Maine Agency on Aging will be offering free Medicare seminars the first Tuesday of each month from 2 – 4 pm at Goodall Hospital. After each seminar, follow-up appointments will be scheduled for individualized Medicare counseling by either a trained volunteer from Southern Maine Agency on Aging or Goodall Hospital’s Senior [...]
Drug Take Back Day
April 26, 2012
Turn in your unused, unwanted, or expired medications for safe disposal. The Sanford Police Department and the York County Sheriffs Department will be participating in Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 28th from 10am-2pm. Please help keep communities safe by bringing prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, veterinary pills, drops, and ointments to one of the following [...]
Let’s Go 5210 at Sanford Headstart
March 13, 2012
Thanks to support from the local Healthy Maine Partnership, Partners for Healthier Communities at Goodall Hospital, Ms. Hersom’s Sanford Head Start 3 classroom will be much more active over the upcoming rainy season. As a 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go site, Sanford Head Start is committed to increasing the amount of physical activity students get throughout the [...]
York County Communities Going Blue to Increase Awareness of Colorectal Cancer
February 28, 2012
In York County communities are illuminating prominent buildings in blue in support of Turning York County Blue, for colorectal cancer awareness. To date the following municipalities and organizations have joined the cause; Biddeford, Saco,York, Ogunquit, Acton,York Hospital,Goodall Hospital and the Cancer Care Center of York County. Turn York County Blue is part of a larger [...]
Eldercare Auxiliary Formed
February 21, 2012
February 21, 2012 Goodall Hospital Forms Eldercare Auxiliary Goodall Hospital is pleased to announce the formation of an Eldercare Auxiliary. The mission of the Auxiliary is to advocate for the elderly in our and surrounding communities and educate the public regarding services available that enhance the overall quality of life for our elderly population. The [...]
Health is the Best Valentine’s Day Gift
February 03, 2012
Partners for Healthier Communities, the Healthy Maine Partnership based at GoodallHospital, offers suggestions for ways that tobacco users can give their loved ones the greatest gift on Valentine’s Day by quitting tobacco. If you’re a tobacco user, consider giving a gift sweeter than chocolate and much more fragrant than a dozen red roses this Valentine’s [...]
Tree of Life Final Tally
January 25, 2012
Tree of Life at Goodall Hospital Celebrate, Honor, Remember GoodallHospitalis pleased to announce that the Tree of Life program raised over $2,000 in its first year. This new program gives individuals an opportunity to celebrate newborns, remember loved ones, honor our armed service members and pay tribute to someone special in their life. The funds [...]
Goodall Welcomes New Year’s Baby
January 25, 2012
Goodall Hospital Announces First Baby of the Year Born in Sanford GoodallHospitalis pleased to introduce the first baby of 2012 born inSanford,Maine. Ryleigh Chase Easley arrived at 1:25 pm on Sunday, January 1, weighing in at 6 pounds, 4 ounces and measuring 20 inches. Ryleigh’s mom, Danyel Easley, lives inSanford. Her grandparents, Roger Easley and [...]
Goodall Pharmacy Receives CPS Awards
January 25, 2012
CPS ANNOUNCES ANNUAL “CLINICAL SITE OF THE YEAR” & “BEST PRACTICE” AWARD Memphis, TN — Comprehensive Pharmacy Services (CPS) presented top honors to employees recently during a senior management conference held in conjunction with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) mid-year trade show in New Orleans, Louisiana. CPS serves all hospital segments, including [...]
Goodall Hospital Awarded Disease-Specific Certification by the Joint Commission
November 21, 2011
Goodall Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for their new Maine Joint Replacement Center by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in disease-specific care. The certification award recognizes Goodall Hospital’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the- art standards. Goodall underwent [...]
Top Performer from The Joint Commission
September 22, 2011
Sanford, ME – Goodall Hospital was named one of the nation’s top performers on key quality measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. Goodall was recognized by The Joint Commission based on data reported about evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions, including [...]
Goodall Hospital Earns ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures’ Recognition from The Joint Commission
September 11, 2011
Sanford, ME – Goodall Hospital today was named one of the nation’s top performers on key quality measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. Goodall was recognized by The Joint Commission based on data reported about evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions, [...]
Goodall Appoints New Emergency Department Medical Director
August 31, 2011
Goodall Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Powell, MD as the new Medical Director of the Emergency Department. Dr. Powell brings with him years of experience in Emergency Medicine, working as an EMT for many years prior to medical school. Most recently Dr. Powell has been working as an Emergency Department (ED) [...]
Goodall Hospital Introduces New Program Led by Volunteers
August 19, 2011
Goodall Hospital is pleased to announce the start of a new program….Sharp Minds, Strong Bodies. Sharp Minds, Strong Bodies is a program developed to improve our patient’s experience while staying with us by offering them stimulating, engaging activities to do. The program was established and is supported through grant monies received from the Davis Family [...]
Local Fifth Grade Students Take Part in Service Learning
May 23, 2011
In the fall of 2010, Goodall Hospital began working with the Sanford School Department’s Service Learning Coordinator, Jed Bloom. Service Learning is a way to demonstrate to students how the knowledge and skills they are acquiring in school are utilized in the ‘real’ world and work force. Currently, the health curriculum for fifth grade students [...]
Goodall Hospital recognized their dedicated volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week
May 09, 2011
Goodall Hospital recognized their dedicated volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week by treating them to a delicious lasagna dinner with all of the fixings and a showing of the Sanford High School Chorus and Drama Club’s rendition of “The Sound of Music.” Goodall Hospital currently has over 100 active volunteers throughout its facilities in Sanford, [...]
Goodall’s First Biggest Loser Challenge A Losing Success!
May 09, 2011
Goodall Hospital is proud to announce the completion of their first ever Biggest Loser Challenge. This challenge was an initiative of the hospital’s Wellness Committee. Over the past year the Committee has focused its educational sessions and program offerings on the top six health conditions of our employees and their dependents (enrolled in Goodall offered [...]
Goodall Hospital Board of Trustees Appoints New President/CEO
April 11, 2011
The Goodall Hospital Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of internal hospital executive Patricia “Patsy” Aprile as the new President and CEO, effective June 1, 2011. Board chairman Mark Mickeriz, President of Sanford Institution for Savings, made the announcement to hospital management on Monday, noting Patsy’s demonstrated leadership at Goodall during the past six [...]
Good News at Goodall!
March 25, 2011
Today Goodall Hospital employees got unexpected good news when hospital administration surprised them with a one-time cash payment to thank them for their sacrifices and dedication to the hospital during the economic downturn. “Because of your dedication, today Goodall is healthy and vibrant,” President/CEO Darlene Stromstad wrote in a letter to employees. “We just couldn’t [...]
Area Businesses Raise $1400 for the AHA
March 18, 2011
Partners for Healthier Communities (PHC), a program of Goodall Hospital, organized several businesses to participate in a challenge for the month of February to promote the American Heart Association’s (AHA) “Go Red” campaign. As a Healthy Maine Partnership, PHC works tirelessly to promote the importance of worksite wellness to businesses in the Greater Sanford and [...]
Goodall CEO Takes New Position
March 14, 2011
Goodall Hospital President and CEO Darlene Stromstad announced today that she will be leaving the organization to accept the CEO position at Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, CT. She will remain in her role at Goodall through the end of May. Stromstad became CEO of Goodall six years ago when the Board of Trustees made the [...]
Goodall Occupational Health Center Now in Kennebunk
January 20, 2011
Goodall Hospital is excited to announce that our Occupational Health Center previously located in Biddeford has moved into one of our newest state-of-the-art suites within Goodall Health Center (GHC). GHC is an Atlantic Holdings, Inc. development located in Kennebunk. Goodall Occupational Health Center offers services ranging from pre-employment and post-offer screenings to Fitness for DUTY [...]
MYAN Scholarship
September 22, 2010
Local Healthy Maine Partnership Looks to Support Youth Leadership Development Partners for Healthier Communities, a program of Goodall Hospital, Announces Scholarship Opportunity Partners for Healthier Communities, a program of Goodall Hospital, is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships to cover registration and hotel for the Annual MYAN Peer Leadership Conference and Anti-Tobacco Summit scheduled for November 11-12 [...]
Table Talks
September 20, 2010
Partners for Healthier Communities, a Program of Goodall Hospital, Looks to Connect Families to Discuss Underage Drinking Underage drinking is a serious problem inMaine, and parents can be a powerful influence in preventing youth from drinking. In fact, according to data reported in the Maine Youth Drug Alcohol Use Survey, teens are far less likely [...]
PHC Announces Mini Grant Oppurtunity
September 08, 2010
Partners for Healthier Communities, a program of Goodall Hospital, is pleased to announce the availability of mini-grants of up to $ 250.00 each to support healthy lifestyles, good decision making, and the development of leadership skills among youth, through tobacco related initiatives. Important Dates September 8, 2010 – Funding Announcement October 8, 2010 – Application [...]
Partners for Healthier Communities Receives Lead Grant
August 24, 2010
Goodall Hospital Wins State Contract & Continues Work With Landlords and Families to Prevent Lead Poisoning AUGUST 24, 2010 [Sanford, ME]—Goodall Hospital announced today that it will continue its efforts to prevent childhood lead poisoning in Sanford, as well as York District, thanks to a contract from Maine’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund. The contract provides resources [...]
Goodall Hospital Adds Latest Breakthrough in Cardiac Ultrasound Imaging Technology
June 15, 2010
New intelligent system from Philips Medical Systems provides enhanced patient imaging capabilities, advanced ergonomics and voice-activated control. Goodall Hospitalannounced today that it has acquired the iE33 cardiac ultrasound system from Philips Medical Systems, providing advanced diagnostic imaging capabilities with an intelligent system interface that streamlines ultrasound exams for patients and clinicians. The iE33 system [...]
Goodall Hospital Receives Generous Donation from Hasbro
June 04, 2010
Goodall Hospital recently received a very generous donation from Hasbro. Through Hasbro’s Gift of Play Program, Goodall received over 1,100 toys and games, valued at over $12,500. The mission of the Gift of Play Program is to bring the joy of play into the lives of sick or needy children. Through the Program, nonprofit organizations [...]
Masters Program Graduates at Goodall Hospital
June 04, 2010
Goodall Hospital is pleased to announce the graduation of three of our employees from New England College’s Masters of Science in Management program. Patricia Kasmarek, Tammy Baxter and Jill Perkins-East graduated from the program this past May in Henniker, New Hampshirewith concentrations in Healthcare Administration. Kasmarek is currently the Executive Assistant to the President, Baxter [...]
Dr. Mary Jo Wakeman Award is presented to The Baker Company
May 17, 2010
Worksite Stars of York County, a wellness program of Goodall Hospital, held a breakfast to honor The Baker Company, the first recipients of The Dr. Mary Jo Wakeman Award. Darlene Stromstad, President and CEO of Goodall Hospital, thanked The Baker Company for creating an environment that promotes healthy living for their employees and highlighted the [...]
Goodall President Announces Salaries are Reinstated
May 11, 2010
Goodall Hospital President/CEO Darlene Stromstad announced that due to improved financial performance over the past several months, the organization will reinstate the employee salary and benefit cuts made a year ago in response to the deteriorating economy. Effective June 1, 2010, the start of a new budget year, salaries will be made whole and reductions [...]
Celebrating National Speech & Language Month
May 10, 2010
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month Imagine not being able to communicate simple thoughts like “Thank you” or “Tell me a story.” For millions of Americans with speech and language disorders, this is reality. For them, words don’t come easily. They have to work everyday just to express their needs, wants, and ideas. Speech [...]
Fatal Car Crash Demonstration
May 10, 2010
Sanford, Maine – Sanford High School students, in partnership with Liberty Mutual, are sending a powerful message to their classmates and community in preparation of the May 15, 2010 prom- Drinking and Driving is a deadly combination, especially during prom season. To heighten awareness of this ever-present threat in Sanford, and throughout the country, Liberty [...]
Stromstad Recognized as Grassroots Champion
April 27, 2010
DATELINE – The American Hospital Association (AHA), in partnership with the Maine Hospital Association (MHA) today awarded Darlene Stromstad, FACHE, President/CEO of Goodall Hospital with the American Hospital Association Grassroots Champion Award. As a 2010 Grassroots Champion Stromstad is being recognized for her exceptional leadership in generating grassroots and community activity in support of a [...]
Goodall Hospital Celebrates National Volunteer Appreciation Week
April 26, 2010
Goodall Hospital celebrated National Volunteer Appreciation Week by honoring over eighty-five volunteers that support numerous departments throughout all Goodall facilities at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception on Wednesday, April 21. At the reception the Volunteer of the Year Award and two Above & Beyond Awards were presented. Derek Sagner was named the 2009 Volunteer of [...]
Get Movin’ Kennebunks!
April 15, 2010
Striving to make the Kennebunks the healthiest communities in Maine. Get Movin’ Kennebunks, a group that is striving to make the Kennebunks the healthiest communities in Maine, while also raising funds for local wellness initiatives in the process, is holding its first event, The Most Miles in May Challenge. Challenge yourself, a co-worker, or another [...]
Mary Jo Wakeman Award
March 29, 2010
Attention All Area Businesses!!!!! This is your opportunity to be recognized for promoting the health and wellness of your employees! May is national Occupational Health Month and Worksite Stars of York County, a wellness program of Goodall Hospital, will be honoring an area business with the Dr. Mary Jo Wakeman Award. This award exemplifies Dr. [...]
Darlene Stromstad, ACHE, Elected to American College of Healthcare Executives Board of Governors
March 22, 2010
CHICAGO, March 20, 2010 — Darlene Stromstad, FACHE, president/CEO, Goodall Hospital, Sanford, Maine, has been elected to serve on the Board of Governors of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), an international professional society of more than 30,000 healthcare executives. Stromstad took office today at the Council of Regents Meeting during ACHE’s 53rd Congress [...]
Sanford Walmart Joins the Healthy Weight Initiative
March 01, 2010
Looking for a way to be active during the snow, wind, rain, or heat? Partners for Healthier Communities, a program of Goodall Hospital, the Sanford-Springvale YMCA and the Sanford Walmart, all members of the Goodall Healthy Weight Initiative, invite walkers to join the kick off of Wellness at Walmart at 6:00am on Monday, March 15, [...]
Start the New Year with a Healthier You
January 11, 2010
Quitting smoking is always one of the top resolutions that Mainers make over the New Year. However, anyone who has tried to quit smoking knows it is a tough battle and it does not always happen on the first try. For every smoker who successfully quits each year, thousands more make attempts but do not [...]
