St. Joseph Healthcare

06/03/2026

What a community we have. 💚 A big thank you to all who pre-registered for today's Blood Drive, you lead by example. There's still time to join them! Walk-ins are welcome from 9am–2pm at the Elizabeth Largay Building, 294 Center Street, Bangor. Reserve your spot: redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=BangorMESJH

06/01/2026

What a wonderful day at Husson University! We were proud to sponsor the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's Bangor Take Steps walk yesterday, an event close to our hearts and our community. Organized by Claire Starks, daughter of our own Dr. Michael Starks and Dr. Carolyn Starks, this special walk shines a light on Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, conditions that touch nearly 1 in 100 lives. Thank you to every walker, donor, and supporter who showed up. Together, we're making a difference. 💙

05/29/2026

🩸 One last call to give back.

Next Wednesday, June 3 is our final on-site blood drive with the American Red Cross at St. Joseph Healthcare — and we'd love to see you there.

📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Elizabeth Largay Building
294 Center Street, Bangor, ME 04401

Every donation can save lives right here in our community. If you've ever thought about donating, this is your moment. We're so grateful for everyone who has supported these drives over the years.

👉 Sign up here: https://pulse.ly/l0k6ot8vja

05/28/2026

There is no shortage of heart in our Emergency Department. 🌟 Our ED team shows up every single day — and night — ready to care for our community with skill, dedication, and a familiar face when you need it most. This month, the first graders of the Abraham Lincoln School Kindness Club donated handmade cards and blankets for our pediatric patients, and invited our team to their school assembly. We wrapped up the month celebrating our incredible first responders at our Annual EMS Week BBQ with a wonderful community turnout. We are so proud of this team and so grateful to be part of a community that gives back.

05/27/2026

We are so proud to celebrate a powerful step forward for survivors across Maine!

Advocates, nurses, and state leaders including Governor Janet Mills, Senator Jill Duson and Representative Holly Stover gathered at St. Joseph Healthcare to mark the launch of statewide sexual assault kit tracking in Maine. This is the kind of progress that reminds us why this work matters so deeply.

We are grateful to the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MECASA), R**e Response Services, and all of our collaborative community partners. It truly takes a village, and we are honored to stand alongside such compassionate and dedicated advocates.

Our Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Program is committed to providing quality care for survivors and meeting patients right where they are. Our nurses are here and ready to take that next step with you, on your own time, and on your own terms.

We encourage you to read the full story and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Every voice that champions survivors helps move us forward. 💚

Learn more here:

A group of supporters gathered at St. Joseph Hospital to talk about the newly funded initiative.

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we stand together to remember the brave people who gave their lives for our freedom. Their legacy lives on in the communities they fought to protect, including ours. In their honor. In their memory. Always.

05/21/2026

We are proud to share that last month, Keri Kapaldo, RN, Assistant Nurse Manager, was named the recipient of the Champion for Change award at the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault's (MECASA) annual celebration!

This recognition reflects Keri's years of dedicated leadership within both local and statewide SAFE Programs, as well as her powerful advocacy and tireless work behind initiatives that improve services for survivors seeking medical treatment and support.

Keri's commitment to this work makes a real difference in the lives of survivors across Maine, and we are incredibly proud to have her on our team. Congratulations, Keri, you are so deserving of this honor!

05/20/2026

St. Joseph Healthcare’s Better Breathers Club invites you to a special session: Advanced Care Planning: A Conversation About Advanced Directives.

🎤 Speaker: Tahlia Hadley, Director of Mission Integration & Spiritual Care.
🗓 When: June 10
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Where: St. Joseph Hospital. Felician Conference Room 254. Second Floor.

💻 Prefer to join virtually? Email [email protected]
for the virtual option.

05/19/2026

Congratulations to Manilyn Constantino, RN, Med Neuro, on her new membership with the American Nurses Association Maine Chapter! Manilyn was presented her membership by Greta Lowe, Chief Nursing Officer at St. Joseph Healthcare, a meaningful recognition of her professionalism and dedication to the nursing profession. We are proud to have her represent our organization within such a respected community!

05/18/2026

Congratulations Earlene Merrill, CNA, CPCU, our 2026 recipient of the Sunshine Award at St. Joseph Healthcare.

The Sunshine Award recognizes Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) who brighten the days of their patients, families, and co-workers. Honorees are selected based on demonstration of the St. Joseph Hospital Values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.

Erica was nominated by Jamie Guerrette, who shared: “Earlene is so wonderful to work with and treats our patients with such dedicated, compassionate care. She is a knowledgeable and caring team player and goes above and beyond every single day. It’s just who she is. As nurses, we have a lot to balance, and when she is your partner, you know you will be able to get the job done, take great care of patients, and make sure the care lives up to the St. Joe’s reputation.

If you ask one of her patients who their CNA is for the day, they never say they don’t know. Every patient assigned to her knows her well because they’ve received such excellent care. It’s also very common for her to help provide care for other patients, help other staff, or provide a little extra TLC to brighten patients’ days. She always advocates for patients, even when it may ruffle feathers, and she helps be a voice for those who aren’t always able to speak up for themselves.

She’s just a wonderful and genuine person in all that she does. You know you’re going to have a great day, and your patients will get great care, when she’s on your team.”

Congratulations Earlene! If you'd like to nominate a St. Joe's CNA for The Sunshine Award, fill out a nomination form in person, by mail, or online by visiting: https://pulse.ly/uerl9iv2f4