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04/17 TAMC takes proactive approach to preventing hospital acquired infections

Hospitals have a charge to provide the very best care for patients, which is why TAMC works hard to prevent infections and takes measures to ensure the safest hospital environment for its patients. Part of that process is continually tracking and taking action to prevent hospital acquired infections (HAIs), and numbers show that these actions are working. read more

04/16 LifeFlight comes to The County to provide support during local crisis

TAMC and Crown Emergency Care have reached out to LifeFlight of Maine, critical care air transport, to be stationed at the Presque Isle hospital today so that the crew can assist as needed during the local crisis caused by flooding at several central Aroostook locations. TAMC is a member of EMHS, and LifeFlight is a joint venture program between EMHS and Central Maine Healthcare in Lewiston.
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04/14 TAMC to host “Dermatology and You: Learning to Love the Skin You’re In” Community Lunch and Learn in Caribou April 25th

Dermatology and You: Learning to Love the Skin You’re In, will be the topic of TAMC’s April Community Lunch and Learn/Healthy Aging Luncheon, set for the Caribou Inn and Convention Center on Friday, April 25. read more

04/11 TAMC County resident makes most of extended winter on lifelong fitness journey

Spring has arrived, albeit only in title, here in The County where residents have endured record low temperatures and bountiful snowfall well past its typical season. While most consider such weather conditions as a call for continued hibernation, Kyle Washington of Presque Isle saw it as an opportunity to try some new outdoor activities. read more

04/11 Collaboration brings local pediatric dentist together with TAMC to provide more services to patients

There’s a new addition to TAMC’s Active Medical Staff, and young mouths all over the region will benefit from the collaboration. read more

04/07 TAMC recognized among top five hospitals in Maine for organ donation referral

Aroostook County - April marks the 11th annual National Donate Life Month, an appropriate time to celebrate the fact that TAMC is meeting and exceeding goals the hospital has set towards referring potential organ and tissue donors in the hopes of saving lives throughout New England. read more

04/02 Community partners announce The County Fit and Fun Summer Series to meet growing interest in triathlon and run/walk activities region-wide

A growing interest in triathlon and run/walk events in Aroostook has brought together four County organizations, each working to improve the health and wellbeing of area residents, to present a series of activities in northern Maine this summer for all ages and ability levels.  read more

04/01 TAMC nurse finds another passion in mushing, plans to compete in Can-Am 250 in 2015

While most in The County are longing for spring, one TAMC nurse is happy that winter seems to be sticking around this year thanks to another passion she has in addition to her nursing career. read more

04/01 From Frosty to Peter – April Fool’s Day Fun at TAMC transforms Community Snow Creation

Passersby of TAMC’s A.R. Gould Memorial Hospital campus in Presque Isle did an April Fool’s double-take this morning when the 25-foot snowman that has greeted visitors to the Academy Street facility for the past month suddenly grew bunny ears! read more

03/28 Fort Kent Woman Wins Battle With Cancer

July of 2013 was difficult for Louise Dionne of Fort Kent for many reasons: it was the one year anniversary of her mother’s passing and it was when she was unexpectedly diagnosed with stage 4 appendiceal cancer.
 
“On Sunday I woke up with terrible pain that I had never felt before,” said Louise. “I thought it might be a bladder infection, but as the day went on, I knew it was something worse.” read more