SVH Hosts Provider Week Celebration

Release Date - May/17/2018

On Thursday, March 29^th, SVH hosted a provider social event in honor of National Provider Week. The event attracted providers from CA Dean, SVH and Inland.

SVH Values Award- April 2018

Release Date - May/17/2018

We’re stepping into the future with the foundation of our values

Dr. Schlager, recently elected president of MMA, talks of the importance of leadership in healthcare

Release Date - May/17/2018

Robert Schlager, MD, and his wife were looking to embark on a new adventure. After 25 years of private practice family medicine in rural Maryland and 5 years as a Chief Medical Officer, he and his wife left their home of 35 years and began their adventure in Maine.

MCI Students Raise Money for 3D Mammography at Sebasticook Valley Health

Release Date - May/17/2018

Pittsfield, Maine – (February 28, 2018) – Sebasticook Valley Health’s effort to bring leading-edge 3D mammography to its patients recently got a boost from MCI students, led by 17-year-old student Allison Hughes.

Medical Journal 2018

Release Date - May/17/2018

Sebasticook Valley Health's primary care providers understand the role that nutrition and wellness play in good health.  However, they are also aware that it is hard for patients to focus on their health when they are worried about where their next meal may come from or how they will pay for food.  Food insecurity is a challenge throughout Maine, and the Sebasticook Valley region has not been spared.

TIPS FOR MANAGING STORMS AND COLD WEATHER

Release Date - Jan/05/2018

Our seniors are at greater risk during a storm and in the extreme cold. Check on your elderly family members and neighbors to be sure they are safe and follow these tips..

SVH Named as One of the Top Ten

Release Date - Oct/12/2017

Sebasticook Valley Health was recognized and honored as number six in the State at the Best Places to Work in Maine awards ceremony. SVH will be profiled in a special publication by Mainebiz.

Annual Fund Campaign for 2018

Release Date - Oct/03/2017

This year's SVH annual fund is dedicated to raising funds to support the purchase of technology that will enable us to detect breast cancer very early. Together with philanthropic efforts throughout the upcoming year, the annual fund will help us meet our goal of raising $375,000 for a new mammography unit.

Vieira Officially Named President of Sebasticook Valley Health and Charles A Dean Memorial Hospital

Release Date - Sep/05/2017

M. Michelle Hood, FACHE, president and CEO of EMHS announced today that Teresa (Terri) Vieira, MHA, FACHE, has been named president of Sebasticook Valley Health (SVH) and Charles A Dean Memorial Hospital. Vieira has led SVH since 2013 and has been acting president at Charles A Dean since 2017.

Cleanest Patient Rooms in Maine

Release Date - Mar/27/2017

Sebasticook Valley Health Ranks Top Five Nationally in Patient Room Cleanliness

Vieira named one of 60 rural hospital CEOs to know in 2017

Release Date - Feb/17/2017

Terri Vieira is named as one of 60 rural hospital CEOs to know in 2017 by Becker's Hospital Review.

Blood Drive

Release Date - Dec/22/2016

Sebasticook Valley Health (SVH), along with the American Red Cross, is hosting a Blood Drive on Monday, February 6, 2017, from noon to 5:00 PM at 167 Leighton Street in Pittsfield. This Blood Drive is for employees and the general public.

Cancer Resources and Support for Patients Now Available Through Sebasticook Valley Health

Release Date - Oct/19/2016

Sebasticook Valley Health has with the generous grant support of the Maine Cancer Foundation http://mainecancer.org/grants/sebasticook-valley-health-navigator-program established a cancer resource for our communities that will be responsible for helping patients and their families navigate the healthcare system by eliminating barriers to care. This resource is, SVH’s Patient Navigator Program.

2016 Best Places to Work in Maine

Release Date - Sep/14/2016

Sebasticook Valley Health was recently named as one of the Top Ten 2016 Best Places to Work in Maine. The awards program was created in 2006 and is a project of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Maine State Council and Best Companies Group. Partners endorsing the program include: Mainebiz, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and Maine HR Convention.

2016 SVH Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

Release Date - Sep/13/2016

SVH Breast Cancer Awareness Walk Saturday October 15th as MCI Football field 9 AM Registration

2015 Best Places to Work in Maine

Release Date - Oct/19/2015

Sebasticook Valley Health was recently named as one of the 2015 Best Places to Work in Maine. The awards program was created in 2006 and is a project of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Maine State Council and Best Companies Group. Partners endorsing the program include: Mainebiz, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and Maine HR Convention.

SVH announces Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

Release Date - Sep/01/2015

Be sure to sign up to walk in the upcoming SVH Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on October 17th at MCI!

Men’s “Tune Up” on September 17th

Release Date - Aug/26/2015

Sebasticook Valley Health (SVH) is hosting a Men’s Health “Tune Up” on Thursday, September 17th from 5 to 7pm at SVH on Leighton Street in Pittsfield. The event is free and open to all.

SVH is one of 2015 Best Places to Work in Maine

Release Date - Aug/25/2015

Sebasticook Valley Health was recently named as one of the 2015 Best Places to Work in Maine. The awards program was created in 2006 and is a project of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Maine State Council and Best Companies Group. Partners endorsing the program include: Mainebiz, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and Maine HR Convention.

Nokomis Alternative Ed Grows Innovation

Release Date - Aug/18/2015

When Sebasticook Valley Health (SVH) was awarded a Kohl’s Cares grant last fall, SVH created a plan to use the funds to educate and promote access to fresh, local produce grown by area youth and families. Earlier this year, seven organizations and schools signed on to create garden-based lessons that encourage students to discover the benefits of healthy eating, learn about local food, and explore the science behind farming.

MCI Uses Solar Energy to Grow Produce

Release Date - Aug/18/2015

As a way to encourage growing and eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, Maine Central Institute (MCI) in Pittsfield is using grant money awarded by the Kohl’s Cares program to erect a solar greenhouse on the high school campus. MCI is one of seven local area schools that are creating garden-based curriculum to encourage students to discover the benefits of healthy eating, learn about local food, and explore the science behind farming. The program is managed locally by Sebasticook Valley Health (SVH).

SVH recognized as "Most Wired Hospital"

Release Date - Aug/18/2015

Sebasticook Valley Health (SVH) recently learned that SVH and two other Maine hospitals - Blue Hill Memorial Hospital and Charles A. Dean Memorial Hospital (Greenville) - have been recognized as “Most Wired—Small and Rural” for 2015 by Health Care’s Most Wired, which is sponsored by Hospitals & Health Networks (HHN).

Fifth Annual Duck Race scheduled for Aug. 6th

Release Date - Jul/08/2015

Join us on Thursday, August 6th at Manson Park in Pittsfield for the fifth annual Duck Race to benefit SVH’s Nancy Stone Breast Fund, which provides breast health services for women in need.

Valley Arts Alliance installs new art at SVH

Release Date - Jul/01/2015

View the series of seasonal artwork in the hospital lobby areas

Growing Innovation with SVH and Kohl's

Release Date - Jul/01/2015

Coordinated by SVH, the Kohl’s Cares About ME program supports community and school-based gardens, integrates gardening curriculum in schools, and increases access to healthy foods for Maine kids and families through partnerships with Maine farms. One hundred percent of the net profit from Kohl’s Cares merchandise sold in local Kohl’s stores supports this program.

SVH Golf Tournament Raises Money for Courtesy Van

Release Date -

Sebasticook Valley Health (SVH) held its 15th Annual Golf Tournament and Auction on July 25, 2015, to benefit the SVH Courtesy Van Service. This year’s event raised $45,666.00. The van service provides a way for our patients to get to appointments within the SVH service areas, often meaning the difference between obtaining the needed health care or no health care.

Mock Disaster Drill a Success

Release Date -

Sebasticook Valley Health (SVH) held an unannounced mock disaster on June 7, which was a staged multi-victim car crash involving teen drivers. With participation from two Newport teens, the hospital’s Ambulance Services and Emergency Department teams stepped up to efficiently and effectively respond to the drill. 

BLS Training for Providers

Release Date -

Sebasticook Valley Health (SVH) is offering Health Care Provider BLS training on Friday, August 23, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM at its conference room on 130 Leighton Street in Pittsfield. This class is for health care professionals who are required to have a Healthcare Provider Certification.

Family Caregiver Support Group to Meet August 1

Release Date -

Spectrum Generations Family Caregiver Education and Support Group will meet on Thursday, August 1, from 1-2:30 PM at Sebasticook Valley Health (SVH) Conference Room on 130 Leighton Street in Pittsfield

Heartsaver Class Offered on August 5th

Release Date -

In August, Sebasticook Valley Health (SVH) will offer Heartsaver Infant/Child/Adult CPR and AED class at its conference room on 130 Leighton Street in Pittsfield. The training is scheduled for Monday, August 5th from 5:30-9:00 PM. Cost is $30.00.

Terri Vieira Named SVH CEO

Release Date -

EMHS president and CEO M. Michelle Hood, FACHE, and Michael Gallagher, chairman of the SVH Board of Trustees, have announced that Terri Vieira has been appointed president and CEO of Sebasticook Valley Health (SVH). Vieira had been serving as acting CEO since April of this year. As permanent president and CEO, Vieira also becomes a senior vice president of EMHS.

Valley Arts Alliance Displays Spring Artwork at SVH

Release Date -

Members of the Valley Arts Alliance installed the second exhibit in a series of four installations at Sebasticook Valley Health (SVH) in Pittsfield. SVH and Valley Arts Alliance are partnering to provide a rotating exhibit for the enjoyment of staff, visitors and patients alike.