Maine Chapter ACS

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Wishing you a day filled with good luck, great cheer, and all the green your heart can handle.

Today we celebrate Irish traditions, joyful gatherings, and the little moments of magic that make life feel lucky.

May your day be touched by a bit of mischief, a lot of laughter, and the luck of the Irish.

Cheers to celebrating with friends, family, and plenty of shamrock spirit! 🍀

03/14/2026

Pancreatic cancer care enters a new era as surgeons refine robotic Whipple techniques and test personalized vaccines to improve survival.

03/14/2026

Maine physicians are helping shape important health care conversations across our state.

Through our Voices of Maine Medicine series, members of Maine’s medical community share their expertise and perspective on issues affecting patients, public health, and the future of medicine.

We are grateful to the physicians and partners who continue to share their expertise beyond clinical settings.

Explore recent perspectives from across Maine’s medical community: https://bit.ly/3NmATJx

03/14/2026

03/14/2026

Happy Pi Day!

Today we celebrate the endless wonder of 3.14… and all the curiosity, creativity, and discovery it inspires.

Whether you're slicing into your favorite pie, solving a math puzzle, or just enjoying the geeky fun of the day, take a moment to appreciate the beauty of numbers that never end.

Here’s to infinite possibilities—Happy Pi Day!

And remember: never talk to π—it’ll just go on forever.

03/12/2026

Maine Physicians: Share Your Perspective

Maine physicians are invited to participate in a brief, anonymous survey on clinician knowledge, experience, and perspectives related to Medical Aid in Dying and Maine’s 2019 Death with Dignity Act.

The survey is conducted in collaboration with MaineHealth and led by Principal Investigator Dr. Christine Lu-Emerson.

Your insights are crucial to improving the understanding of how this new legislation is interpreted and applied in clinical practice. Responses will be used for research purposes only and will help inform future education and patient care considerations.

Take the survey: https://redcap.mhir.cloud/surveys/?s=7YPC9ANYMWWXYDHA

03/12/2026

The Association of Women Surgeons is delighted to announce that our next annual issue of The American Journal of Surgery (AJS) highlighting work by AWS members will begin publishing articles online in January 2027. 📝

We encourage you to submit your best scientific work for peer review and possible publication in our annual issue! Learn more at bit.ly/2027AWSAJS

03/11/2026

Learn how hospitals pivot operations during times of crises by redesigning workflows and enhancing communication.

03/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Dr. Taylor Ogden! 🎉

Please join us in celebrating Taylor Ogden, MD, for winning the Residency Presentation Award at the 2026 MeACS Annual Meeting! 🏆

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to advancing emergency medicine truly shine. We’re incredibly proud of your accomplishment and can’t wait to see all the future impact you’ll continue to make. 👏✨

Well deserved, Dr. Ogden!🙌

03/09/2026

The new playbook guides hospitals and departments in building peer support programs for surgeons facing adverse events.

03/08/2026

Hello, longer days and brighter evenings!

Daylight Savings Time is here, giving us an extra hour of light to enjoy more of what we love.

As the clocks spring forward, may this new season bring fresh energy, renewed motivation, and a little extra sunshine to your day.

Here’s to springtime, new beginnings, and soaking up every golden hour.

03/07/2026

This morning, we were privileged to feature a diverse panel of esteemed speakers, including Dr. Kevin Baier, Dr. Manish Patel, Ben Dyer, and Dr. Adam Ackerman. Attendance is still available for the afternoon session.