Central Maine Medical Center - CMMC

02/18/2026

Heart disease doesn’t start in the emergency room. It starts with risk factors we can manage. 💙

At Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, the Prevention and Sub-Specialty Clinic is helping patients understand their personal risk for heart disease and take action early.

Led by Jared Tobolski, MD, the clinic provides individualized assessments, medication reviews, and practical guidance on lifestyle changes. Patients are already seeing improvements in blood pressure and cholesterol levels!

With February recognized as Heart Health Month, it’s a timely reminder to check in on your heart health. 💙

🎥 Watch the full interview with Dr. Tobolski to learn more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_FmAXW4fe8

Dr. Tobolski discusses CMHVI Prevention and Sub-Specialty Clinic

02/16/2026

You’ll notice a new logo today.

Today marks an important new chapter for our health system and the communities we serve. Central Maine Healthcare is now part of Prime Healthcare Foundation, a physician-founded, nationally recognized health system committed to clinical excellence and community care.

We are proud to join Prime Healthcare Foundation. Our physicians are still here. Our nurses are still here. Our teams are still here — caring for this community every day.

As a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, we remain dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home, now strengthened by the stability and shared expertise of a national network.

We look forward to what this partnership means for our patients, our physicians, and our team members.

02/16/2026

❤️ A heart for your heart.

All month long, you’ll see team members at Central Maine Medical Center wearing red on Fridays in recognition of National Women’s Heart Month.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Around the world, it claims more women’s lives than all cancers combined. Too often, women don’t recognize the warning signs or wait too long to get care. Awareness and prevention truly matter.

Wearing red is a small gesture.
Caring for your heart every day is our commitment. ❤️

02/15/2026

Our hearts are bursting this Valentine’s Day. 💕

Dressed for the occasion in his little vest and bow tie, sweet Joseph arrived ready for his very first Valentine’s Day. 🌹💙

Born today at CMMC
20.5 inches long
6 lbs. 10 oz.

There’s nothing better than love at first sight.

Welcome to the world, little Valentine.

02/12/2026

A big shoutout to Courtney Gilbert, OTR/L, who has advanced to Level III on the clinical ladder at Central Maine Healthcare 👏

Courtney has been part of our Outpatient Therapy team since 2019 and is always willing to step up, whether that’s leading CPR certification efforts or serving as a lymphedema specialist and expanding support to the Cancer Care Center at Central Maine Medical Center.

We’re lucky to have her on the team and proud to see her hard work recognized. 💙 Join us in congratulating Courtney!

02/09/2026

Now accepting new patients!

Eric Benson, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow care, helping patients improve movement and function so they can get back to their everyday routines.

Dr. Benson works with patients of all ages and activity levels and focuses on treatment plans that align with each patient’s goals and needs.

Dr. Benson provides care at:
📍 Central Maine Healthcare Orthopedics
690 Minot Avenue, Auburn, ME
📞 (207) 783-1328

Learn more about Dr. Benson on our website. https://www.cmhc.org/location/central-maine-healthcare-orthopaedics/

02/06/2026

If you see a lot of team members wearing red today, there’s a reason ❤️

Our team at CMMC and our practices are participating in Wear Red Day as part of National Women’s Heart Month, raising awareness and showing support for the women in our community.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, yet many don’t recognize the signs, which can look different than they do in men. Nearly 45% of women over age 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease, making awareness and early care more important than ever.

02/05/2026

Lung cancer affects families right here in our community — and catching it early can make all the difference.

Thanks to the support of Free ME From Lung Cancer, more local patients now have access to low-dose CT (LDCT) lung screenings through Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute (CMHVI). These screenings help detect lung cancer earlier, when treatment is more effective and options are greater. ❤️

📞 To learn more or schedule a screening (self-referrals welcome), call CMHVI, Early Lung Cancer Screening Team: 207-753-3954

Learn more about Free ME From Lung Cancer at freemefromlungcancer.org

02/04/2026

One year after a frightening health crisis, a former patient walked back into Central Maine Medical Center — this time to say thank you.

Jim from Farmington spent weeks in the ICU fighting severe respiratory failure and septic shock, cared for by a dedicated team that included Erwey Teng, MD. His long road to recovery continued with rehabilitation at both CMMC and Bridgton Hospital, supported every step of the way by family and caregivers who never gave up.

Now back home and back to the routines he loves, Jim’s visit was a full-circle moment for the caregivers who stood by him every step of the way. 💙

📸 Jim and Dr. Teng with the ICU team at CMMC

02/02/2026

Today, Dr. Eddy (our CMH mascot) spotted his shadow… which can only mean one thing in Maine — winter’s not done with us yet ❄️

Don't worry, no matter what weather the groundhog (or Dr. Eddy) predicts, we’re here and ready to care for our community.

Hang in there — spring has to show up eventually 🌤️ 🥶

02/01/2026

Now accepting new patients!

Dr. Jennifer Waterman, DO, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle care, focused on helping patients return to work, activity, and daily life after injury.

Before specializing in foot and ankle surgery, Dr. Waterman served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. military, caring for fighter pilots. ✈️ She went on to complete advanced fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Dr. Waterman now provides care at:

📍 Central Maine Healthcare Orthopedics
690 Minot Avenue, Auburn, ME
📞 (207) 783-1328

Learn more about Dr. Waterman on our website: https://www.cmhc.org/provider/jennifer-waterman/