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Northern Light C.A. Dean Hospital

Northern Light CA Dean Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital nestled near the shores of Moosehead Lake in Greenville, Maine.

02/27/2026

We're proud to welcome Troy Brown and Carla Ritchie to the Northern Light Mayo and CA Dean Hospital Common Board of Trustees.

Troy and Carla bring lots of experience and a shared commitment to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. Our board oversees healthcare in Piscataquis County and the surrounding region, similar to how Maine Highlands communities collaborate on education, public safety, and economic development.

Learn more about Troy and Carla: https://ow.ly/Tbpt50YmKgy

02/25/2026

Healthcare in Greenville and Piscataquis County has changed over the years, but one constant has been Linda Gilbert, outgoing chair of the Board of Trustees. As Linda completes her final term, we recognize her for 24 years of steady leadership, service, and passion for our mission—during a pandemic, through the new hospital building project to secure healthcare for future generations, when the CA Dean and Mayo Hospital boards combined to create a single, strong board for our region, and so much more.

Linda, thank you for everything—you’ll always be part of our story!

02/23/2026

SCHEDULE CHANGE: Mobile Mammography for Tuesday, February 24 in Sangerville has been cancelled, including walk-ins. We appreciate your understanding.

See the upcoming schedule: https://ow.ly/c5YG50YcWwr.

02/19/2026

Have you ever wondered what the process is for a stress test? Morgan Mazzei, our patient experience program manager, gives us a walkthrough of what a stress test looks like and what to expect.

Check out the video below to learn more!

Want more tips on how to take care of your heart? Check out our top tips here:

02/18/2026

🎉Please join us in congratulating Isabella, Heidi, Allie, Lileighanne, and Stacy, our new medical assistants! These five recently graduated from our Medical Assistant Program and have started working in our local health centers.

🌟The group embraced teamwork, worked hard, and had a lot of fun during the course. Now, they're ready to make a difference caring for our community. We're proud to welcome them!

02/17/2026

Patient safety starts with the people who show up every day and do the little things—and that goes beyond taking vital signs and recording medical histories.

We’re proud to celebrate Ashley Simko, a medical assistant who was recently honored with a Patient Safety Award for going above and beyond for a patient. During a routine visit, Ashley realized that a patient did not have active smoke detectors in the home, and she took decisive steps to remedy the situation.

Patient safety is built on the everyday actions that keep patients safe. Thank you, Ashley, for making a difference!

02/16/2026

Our partners at Northern Light Mayo Hospital recently launched a program for new mothers. When they are discharged from the hospital, each mom is given an orange “Post-Birth Alert” band to wear for at least six weeks.

The band lets EMS, Emergency Department, and other healthcare staff know that a patient is postpartum, alerting those teams to consider pregnancy-related issues, even if the patient is unconscious or unable to communicate. Teams can gear their assessments toward the highest risk diagnoses in this population, which includes hemorrhaging, blood clots, infection, perinatal depression, and substance use disorder. Statistics show that postpartum patients are at highest risk for these kinds of issues within the first six weeks of delivery.

This orange band program is offered at many hospitals across the country in an effort to combat high rates of preventable maternal deaths. It is particularly important in rural areas like ours.

02/14/2026

This Heart Month, let’s settle the score: cardio or strength training for heart health?

Spoiler from Northern Light Sports Health expert Lucas Bartlett: You need both. 💪❤️

Endurance keeps your heart rate up. Resistance gives it a powerful boost. Together? They’re a dynamic duo.

Keep your heart strong—mix it up and move it daily! Learn how at https://ow.ly/XWCG50Yfaat

02/13/2026

Are you due for a mammogram and looking for the quickest, most convenient option? We've got you covered with mobile mammography in Greenville! Pick the date that works best for you:

- February 19
- March 5
- March 19
- April 9
- April 30

Schedule an appointment beforehand or just walk in! Learn more: https://ow.ly/c5YG50YcWwr

02/12/2026

Keep your heart pumping and your body moving. It doesn't take a huge workout for hours at a time, gentle movement is all you need. Do some squats when you're brushing your teeth, or when you're sitting watching tv, get up every once in a while, and just do some stretching. It doesn't take much, but your heart will appreciate it!

For more information on how to take care of your heart including heart healthy recipes, visit https://ow.ly/q6xN50Ycezt.

02/11/2026

If you ever needed a blood draw, Kristy Mclellan would be one of the people trying to make the experience as pleasant as possible. She's a phlebotomist for the Northern Light Health Center in Sangerville. As we recognize Phlebotomist Appreciation Week, we asked Kristy a few questions to give you insight into being a phlebotomist.

What’s the best part about your job?
The best part of my job is meeting new people and seeing returning patients daily.

What is the most unexpected thing that you have ever experienced while doing your job?
The most unexpected thing that I have experienced is the hugs for putting the patient at ease, and making their blood draw a pleasant experience.

What kind of training do you need to do your job?
You only need a high school diploma and on the job training in Maine. However, I took an online course through The Academy of Medical Professions and did my clinical portion here in Sangerville. Then I took the NHA Phlebotomy Technician Certification Exam

What would you tell someone else who might be interested in becoming a phlebotomist?
If you enjoy meeting people and want a challenge every day, you might like being a phlebotomist.

02/10/2026

🎉Trivia Time! 🎉

These images are from a CA Dean Hospital Annual Report from decades ago. Can you guess the year?

A. 1980
B. 1985
C. 1990
D. 1995

Bonus question: can you identify any of the individuals in the photos? Let us know!

Address

364 Pritham Avenue
Greenville, ME
04441

Website

https://northernlighthealth.org/Our-System/CA-Dean-Hospital/Locations/Hospital

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