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  Hello MHIR,  Hope you’re taking care of yourselves*  ·         Can you believe we’re at the end of summer? -  How to Cope With Fall Anxiety ·         Three types of burnout  to be mindful of  ·         Reminder:  You aren't lazy. You just need to slow down ·        Suggestions for managing doom-scrolling  here      ·        Plus, a  stress-busting playlist  for your workday *These suggestions might not be supportive to you, and that’s ok!! Drop us a line to tell us about what’s been supportive to you.   Self-Reflection Quotes of the Week:  “It doesn’t matter how strong your opinions are. If you don’t use your power for positive change, you are indeed part of the problem.” Coretta Scott King  (Yesterday was the 59 th  Anniversary of the...

Thanks to Diane Blanchette for this contribution! I have been with MaineHealth since June 2002. For the last 17 years of that time, I have worked with the Geriatrics group. I am very excited to join my new team here at MHRI. I have 3 children, All boys. Wade is 23, Wyatt & Scott are 21. My husband and I recently purchased a camp in Rangeley. We enjoy spending lots of time at camp with our family and pups, Cooper (2- 1/2 yr black lab) and Tahoe ( 6 mon GSD).

This week Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8:00-8:30am. Start the morning well by focusing on breath and movement -  I'll meet you here: Tuesday August 30 8:00am-8:30am Community class on zoom https://maine.zoom.us/j/ 4625543963 Gentle on hands, wrists flow https://maine.zoom.us/rec/share/A1cqmzH7LWtJc792GL-n4TuA19s_ov2iGmk8akFrK3UYeQAwRV0rYarVQxwAEbbU.OHFCZSboIC13Dfd1  Passcode: 30min_8-30-22 Thursday September 1 8:00am-8:30am Community class on zoom https://maine.zoom.us/j/ 4625543963 Low to the ground body opening https://maine.zoom.us/rec/share/9MSpWbjNhG5qLgDQthakeulBJ-PZNGuvvxmPo52VmBQZl8ik5KUMuEB99Yp_a_2g.3g7xQLVRhU5XA0S0  Passcode: 30min_9-1-22

Maine leapfrogs among 'best states to live in,' nearly cracks US ranking's top 10 By William Hall Maine shot up eight places this year in an annual ranking of the best states in which to live — and almost cracked the top 10. The Pine Tree State placed No. 11 among the best, according to the analysis released this week by financial website WalletHub. That rank is up from  No. 19 in 2021 . WalletHub compared all U.S. states using 52 criteria in five categories: affordability, economy, education and health, quality of life, and safety. The individual metrics ranged from the unemployment rate to home-ownership rate to the number of restaurants per capita. Data was obtained from nearly two dozen public sources. New England states fared well in this year’s comparison. Massachusetts, ranked No. 2 in 2021, beat out New Jersey for the top spot, after the Garden State had ranked No. 1 for the past two years. New Hampshire, which previously ranked No. 8, moved up to No. 6. Vermont cam...

Thanks to Amy Caron for this contribution!  Dear MHIR Colleagues,   Effective immediately, we will be reverting back to monitoring the COVID community levels and masking accordingly at 81 Research Drive and 509 Forest Ave.   Since the COVID community levels for Cumberland County are currently  Low , the following guidelines should be followed:   ·           If you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, included being boosted, you may choose to do the following: o     Masking is optional o     Social distancing is optional o     Shared space for food (of any kind) and beverages is allowed o     Check when booking rooms for updated occupancy limits ·           If you are NOT vaccinated, or NOT boosted: o     You must continue to mask o     Continue to social distance o    ...

  Regulatory Changes & Guidance Updates - August 22, 2022 MaineHealth Government Affairs’ Regulatory Changes & Guidance Updates is an internal newsletter that will be distributed weekly including highlights, policy changes, and other pertinent announcements from the state and federal governments. Please note that any formal submissions to the state or federal government on behalf of MaineHealth are coordinated by the Government Affairs Team. If you would like to submit comments or respond to any of the announcements shared through these weekly updates, please email emily.kovalesky@mainehealth.org  for guidance. COVID-19 Regulatory Weekly Highlights Federal  AHA is hosting a webinar “New FEMA COVID-19 Public Assistance Reimbursement Approach for Hospitals and Health Systems: What You Need to Know” on 8/30/22 from 2-3pm   for members-only with experts from FEMA to discuss a proposed new approach to reimburse hospitals for COVID-19 Public Assistance project...

  UGUST 22, 2022 MaineHealth News is distributed bi-weekly to all care team members, and includes news, information, and resources from across our system.  View Submission Guidelines  |  View Submission Form   |  View 2022 Calendar   In This Issue Top Stories MaineHealth News & Updates   HR News You Can Use   Government Affairs Updates   Diversity, Equity & Inclusion   The Spark: Innovation at MaineHealth   Professional & Educational Opportunities   MaineHealth in the News Governor Janet Mills to join Andy’s Open Door on Sept. 7 MaineHealth and Partnering Institutions Awarded $20 Million Grant Congressman Golden Visits Western Maine Health Care DEI Strategic Plan: Patients and Population Goal   MaineHealth News  is your source for timely news, information and resources from across our health system. Look for it in your email inbox every other Monday! Send questions or comments to  mhnews@mai...