MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital

MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital is committed to enhancing the lives of children through excellence in patient care, research and education.
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MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital (MHBBCH) is Maine’s premier pediatric referral hospital with 51 Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit beds and eight Pediatric Intensive Care Unit beds. The children’s hospital, located within MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, has almost 13,000 pediatric Emergency Department visits a year and provides services in cancer treatment, cardiology, neonatal care and numerous other pediatric specialties. For more information, visit www.bbch.org.

03/23/2026

Can you believe it’s been 2️⃣0️⃣ years since 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go! started?

⬅️Back in 2006, we started with just 2️⃣8️⃣ programs: 9 schools and 19 pediatric practices in Maine.

➡️Today, thanks to the dedication of our incredible Let's Go! team, educators, caregivers and partners, we’ve grown to 727 programs state-wide, all actively working to share Let's Go!'s evidence-based programming helping kids and adults build healthy habits for life. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Here’s to the next 20 years of building healthy habits!

👉 See how far we’ve come: letsgo.org/20years

We are over the moon by our generous donors 🌙 THANK YOU!!
03/21/2026

We are over the moon by our generous donors 🌙 THANK YOU!!

🚀 We’re entering the FINAL HOUR of the 21st annual Cares for Kids Radiothon!And our star travelers, Madison and McKenzie...
03/21/2026

🚀 We’re entering the FINAL HOUR of the 21st annual Cares for Kids Radiothon!

And our star travelers, Madison and McKenzie, want YOU to help us launch this mission to new heights! ✨

Tune in to 107.5 FRANK FM and 99.9 The Wolf as we make every minute count for kids like Madison and McKenzie across our galaxy of care. 💫

🌟 Become a Miracle Maker today!🌟
📞 Call 1-800-352-6865
🌐 Visit www.bbch.org/radio

Don’t miss our 3:55 PM total reveal! It's going to be absolutely stellar! 🤩

This morning, 90 kids woke up in the hospital at MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's, and our dedicated care team is wor...
03/21/2026

This morning, 90 kids woke up in the hospital at MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's, and our dedicated care team is working around the clock to ensure each and every child receives the very best care. 💖

Will you make a donation in honor of these heroes?
📞 Call 1-800-352-6865
💻 Give online at www.bbch.org/radio

‘HoloBaby’ became a reality thanks to generous community donations - just like the support YOU are providing during our ...
03/21/2026

‘HoloBaby’ became a reality thanks to generous community donations - just like the support YOU are providing during our annual Cares For Kids Radiothon.

“Zip code should not determine outcome” declares Dr. Michael Ferguson with MaineHealth Pediatric Critical Care. Some rural hospitals in Maine only see one baby born a day (or less). And while it’s good news that only about 2% of newborns require resuscitation or intubation, it means that doctors and care teams at rural hospitals have less opportunity to maintain these lifesaving skills.

To support rural hospitals in practicing critical resuscitation skills, Drs. Ferguson and Ottolini worked with the MaineHealth Innovation Center to develop ‘HoloBaby’ simulation training. Providers can practice resuscitation skills and train in their real-life hospital setting. Wearing a special pair of goggles (similar to virtual reality headsets), clinical staff train on a realistic infant hologram projected onto a training manikin.

Minutes, even seconds, are vital when administering resuscitation. ‘HoloBaby’ equipment allows care teams to regularly practice resuscitation by simulation, so that they are ready should the need arise.

🌟 Become a Miracle Maker today! 🌟
📞 Call 1-800-352-6865
🌐 Visit www.bbch.org/radio

Josie and mom, Jen, joined us at Radiothon this morning. 🤩Josie was born at just 27.5 weeks due to atypical pre-eclampsi...
03/21/2026

Josie and mom, Jen, joined us at Radiothon this morning. 🤩
Josie was born at just 27.5 weeks due to atypical pre-eclampsia, a complication that caused her mother’s liver to begin shutting down. She spent 93 days in the MHBBC Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, growing stronger each day. Now a thriving 22‑month‑old, Josie is full of energy and joy - and she especially loves playing soccer with her big brother.

🌟 Become a Miracle Maker today to help kids like Josie! 🌟
📞 Call 1 800 352 6865
🌐 Visit www.bbch.org/radio

Double Your Impact! 🤩 Become a Miracle Maker during a Power Hour listed below, and a generous sponsor will MATCH your do...
03/21/2026

Double Your Impact! 🤩 Become a Miracle Maker during a Power Hour listed below, and a generous sponsor will MATCH your donation to help kids at MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s—meaning your gift goes TWICE as far! 🙌

📞 Call 1-800-352-6865 to pledge your support!

S**o and Biddeford Savings, Paquin & Carroll Insurance, Clean-O-Rama, Ancorum Credit Union, RoweWestbrook, Rowe Auburn

🚀 We’re in the final orbit! Today is the LAST day of the 21st annual Cares for Kids Radiothon! 🎧 Tune in to 107.5 FRANK ...
03/21/2026

🚀 We’re in the final orbit! Today is the LAST day of the 21st annual Cares for Kids Radiothon! 🎧 Tune in to 107.5 FRANK FM and 99.9 The Wolf before this mission wraps up!

🌟 Become a Miracle Maker today! 🌟
📞 Call 1-800-352-6865
🌐 Visit www.bbch.org/radio

Good night friends 🌙, it’s the end of day one, We’re happy you joined, we hope you had fun! While our littlest patients ...
03/20/2026

Good night friends 🌙, it’s the end of day one,
We’re happy you joined, we hope you had fun!

While our littlest patients rest their heads 😴,
Make a difference before they jump out of bed,

The Lobster Shack at Two Lights, Inc will be up all through the night 🌠,
Matching donations till morning light!

With grateful and sleepy stars in our eyes 🤩,
We’ll see you again when the sun begins to rise.

Donate online: www.bbch.org/radio

🌟 In honor of the 21st annual Cares for Kids Radiothon, let’s make the night shine even brighter! Help us welcome 21 new Miracle Makers before morning and bring hope to our littlest patients. Every donation counts!

Meet one of the MHBBC kiddos who inspires us! 🤩 Ryker spent the first two years of his life at MaineHealth Barbara Bush ...
03/20/2026

Meet one of the MHBBC kiddos who inspires us! 🤩

Ryker spent the first two years of his life at MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s. In May 2024, his family finally got to bring him home for the very first time. 💙

He continues to be supported by the MaineHealth Pediatrics Complex Care team - his biggest advocates - who help him thrive with his own unique superpowers. Their compassion and expertise have been essential in helping his family adjust to life at home.

In August 2024, Ryker became very sick and was diagnosed with lymphatic abnormalities related to his premature birth. He needed total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and lipids, and spent four months back at MHBBC hospital. But on December 4, he returned home - just in time for the family’s first Christmas and New Year’s together under one roof. ✨

Today, Ryker is doing great. He’s weaning off oxygen, and while he still needs a ventilator to help keep his lungs open, he continues to amaze everyone around him with his strength and resilience. 💙

🌟 Become a Miracle Maker today to help kids like Ryker! 🌟
📞 Call 1 800 352 6865
🌐 Visit www.bbch.org/radio

You heard 'em! Give our friends from Trademark Federal Credit Union a call to support MHBBC! 🤩🌟 Become a Miracle Maker t...
03/20/2026

You heard 'em! Give our friends from Trademark Federal Credit Union a call to support MHBBC! 🤩

🌟 Become a Miracle Maker today! 🌟
📞 Call 1-800-352-6865
🌐 Visit www.bbch.org/radio

The babies in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are joining in on the cosmic fun - swaddled in the sweetest space‑...
03/20/2026

The babies in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are joining in on the cosmic fun - swaddled in the sweetest space‑themed blankets! 🚀🪐

Beam up some love and support for our tiniest stars. 🛸 Together, we're creating a universe full of hope.

🌟 Become a Miracle Maker today! 🌟
📞 Call 1-800-352-6865
🌐 Visit www.bbch.org/radio

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The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital (BBCH) at Maine Medical Center is committed to enhancing the lives of children through excellence in patient care, research, and education. With more than 100,000 annual patient visits, the hospital offers services in cancer treatment, cardiology, neonatal care, and numerous other pediatric specialties. Maine’s only certified children’s hospital is designed with children in mind with state-of-the-art hospital equipment, specialty programs, and spacious play areas. From well-child visits to specialized medical and surgical treatment of complex, life-threatening illnesses and injuries, BBCH offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient, family-centered care from an exceptional team of doctors, nurses and other medical professionals. For more information, visit www.bbch.org.