Contributed photo The Disabled American Veterans Transportation Network’s new van is dedicated to the late Joseph Martin, a volunteer driver in the Caribou area. During his 21 years of volunteer service, Martin logged more than 21,000 hours of drive time. How far will the Disabled American Veterans Transportation Network go to help veterans get […]
The University of Maine at Fort Kent Alumni Association honored three individuals who have made an impact on the campus and in their community at the annual Alumni and Friends Banquet in Nowland Hall on Sept. 20.
CARIBOU, Maine — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins made a stop in Caribou on Oct. 3, as the homegrown politician continued along her campaign trail. Her vibrant and patriotic red, white and blue campaign bus pulled into the S.W. Collins parking lot around 11:30 Friday morning to visit with her constituents — many of whom were close friends and family — at the location where the Collins family has run their business for five generations.
Do you know that Maine has a comprehensive breast and cervical cancer early detection program? Early detection is currently the best way to combat breast and cervical cancer. The program helps low-income, uninsured and underinsured women gain access to breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services.
Pink Aroostook, a county-wide breast health program designed for support, advocacy, education and awareness of breast health issues in northern Maine, has been sustained over the past three years through the generous donations and fund-raising efforts of numerous individuals, corporations and groups from throughout Aroostook. The program is currently funded, in part, by a grant from the Maine Cancer Foundation with additional funding from the Jefferson Cary Foundation and the Cary Medical Center Ladies’ Auxiliary.
A collaborative effort between five County organizations to raise awareness of the importance of early detection and treatment of cancer by profiling the stories of local survivors has featured nine northern Maine residents impacted by the disease since its launch in February 2014.
The Department of Rehabilitation Services at Cary Medical Center now provides the most comprehensive rehabilitation program for cancer patients in northern Maine. The only Oncology Rehab service in Aroostook County, the program provides for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy to support cancer patients facing the challenges of their diagnosis, before, during and after treatment. In addition the program also has the only Cancer Exercise Specialists in Maine. According to Leslie Anderson, manger of Rehabilitation and Imaging Services at Cary Medical Center the Rehab Oncology Program is part of a new and dynamic ‘team’ approach to cancer care.
TAMC’s Aroostook Cancer Care provides the most comprehensive cancer treatment north of Bangor. To ensure that this level of service continues and that the advances of tomorrow are available to residents of Aroostook County in the future, TAMC is making a substantial investment in both facilities and equipment.
Efforts are underway to replace an aging radiation therapy linear accelerator, improve and expand treatment areas, and create a more home-like or private surrounding to accommodate medical and family needs. TAMC is embarking on a project to co-locate and modernize the radiation department and the existing medical oncology/hematology practice within the Aroostook Cancer Care Center.
Cary Medical Center recognized as among America’s Best Breast Centers
Cary Medical Center has been named a recipient of the 2014 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Breast Centers, acknowledging its dedication to providing exceptional patient care and treatment.
Submitted by Betty Branscom CARIBOU — The family of the late Marie and Adelbert Sutherland gathered at the family farm in Caribou for a reunion on Aug. 16. Stuart and Kim Sutherland are the third generation to live in the house, along with Kim’s two sons Matthew and Brandon. Four generations were in attendance […]
