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 Thanks to Liz Scharnetzki for this contribution! Self-Reflection Quotes of the Week:   “It’s necessary to develop  critical  thinking skills to understand how  race  is a crucial part of our shared history. And that’s not just a  theory,  it’s a fact.” – Lakota People’s Law Project   Moments of Inspiration:   An Indigenous chef is putting her heritage on the menu with landmark restaurant   Could mindfulness change the way we treat people of other races? White people who received training in mindfulness meditation were three times more likely to help a Black person in staged scenarios than those who were not trained, according to a new study in  Social Psychological and Personality Science .   THE INDIGENOUS FUTURES STORYTELLING PROJECT   Are Non-Christian Employees Represented in Your Holiday Policies?   Native Land Beer Campaign - Brewed to acknowledge the contributions and history of Native American Peopl...

  New Round of B ooster Clinics for Care Team Members   The opportunity to receive a  Moderna or Pfizer  booster at the Dana Center Clinic will be available again starting Thursday, Dec. 2. The clinic times are from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. on the following dates: ·           Thursday, Dec. 2 – Moderna only ·           Tuesday, Dec. 7 – Pfizer only ·           Thursday, Dec. 9 – Moderna only ·           Tuesday, Dec. 14 – Pfizer only ·           Thursday, Dec. 16 – Moderna only   Appointments must be scheduled and capacity is limited. To schedule a booster appointment,  click here for instructions and a set of Frequently Asked Questions.      Care team members can also receive boosters at other community locations.   Please...

  November 29, 2021   Winter Preparedness Guide Now Available   Living in Maine means being prepared for the weather – and in the winter, that means snow.   To help all colleagues prepare for wintry weather so they can continue to provide our patients with the care they need, we have put together the 2021-2022 Winter Storm Prep guide. This handy guide includes what to do before, during and after a storm, explains our weather policy, tells you where to look for information and more.   Visit the MMC Intranet to download a copy of the guide,  or click here .     COVID-19 News MMC News ·          COVID-19 Population Update ·           New MaineHealth Guidance Issued on COVID-19 Testing for Patients ·           New Round of Booster Clinics for Care Team Members ·          Update: COVID...