MaineHealth Waldo Hospital

06/19/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, today, Friday, June 19, all physician practices, outpatient labs, cancer care, radiology and cardiac testing, will be closed.

Walk-in care Belfast and Rockland will remain open for normal business hours, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

All practices and departments will resume normal business hours tomorrow, Saturday, June 20.

Our Emergency Departments, as always, are open.

06/18/2026

We’re proud of the recognition we received this year from Practice Greenhealth! All MaineHealth hospitals were selected for a Greenhealth Champion Award, celebrating health care facilities and systems championing the growth and development of their sustainability programs.

These awards reflect the commitment and hard work of the MaineHealth Sustainability Network and their dedication to reducing waste and creating a healthier environment in the communities we serve.

Learn more about how MaineHealth is working toward a more sustainable future at http://mainehealth.org/trusted-care

06/17/2026

SUN Bucks is back this summer! SUN Bucks help to ensure that kids get the nutrition they need to thrive over the summer while school is out. Each eligible school-aged kid receives a one-time $120 EBT benefit to spend on groceries. Keep an eye out for a letter in the mail! Most eligible kids will be automatically enrolled. Learn more about SUN Bucks and your child’s eligibility at: https://bit.ly/4leQh6a

06/16/2026

Did you know MaineHealth offers a free virtual diabetes self-management program?

The Living Well with Diabetes Self-Management Program is a six-week, evidence-based workshop designed for people with type 2 diabetes. Participants will build their knowledge and gain skills and confidence to better manage their type 2 diabetes and improve their overall health and well-being. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/47tmtxg

06/15/2026

From heat-related illnesses to tick bites and tick-borne diseases, Tyler Giberson, MD, sat down with
NEWS CENTER Maine recently to discuss what our emergency department care teams are seeing across the midcoast as the summer season approaches. Watch the full story here: https://bit.ly/4enRvtH

Maine hospitals, especially in the Midcoast region, are reportedly seeing a spike in patients with tick-borne illnesses in the ER.

06/12/2026

Jessica, a medical assistant in Pediatrics Belfast, was awarded the Sunshine Award during a ceremony earlier this week. The Sunshine Award recognizes clinical staff whose dedication and support make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day. Please join us in congratulating Jessica on this well-deserved achievement!

06/11/2026

Please join us in welcoming Alexander P. Cole, MD, to the team at MaineHealth Urology Belfast and Rockport. Learn more: https://bit.ly/43u5jOA

06/05/2026

Join us for a free Community Walking Group led by our public health nurse. Connect with others in the community while enjoying fresh air and gentle exercise. Walks are held every Monday at 11 a.m. and every Wednesday at 3 p.m. throughout June. Walks begin at the Belfast Armistice Footbridge, 6 Footbridge Road, Belfast. For more information, contact Megan at 505-4940.

06/03/2026

Please join us in welcoming Bethany Oprie, PA, to the team at Palliative Care Belfast and Rockport. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RRJ2aC

06/02/2026

Join us, in partnership with Coastal Mountains Land Trust, for a guided 2.6-mile out-and-back hike at Bald Mountain in Camden on Thursday, June 4, at 10 a.m. This hike includes some rocky footing along the way and approximately 660 feet of elevation gain. Hiking footwear, water, tick and insect protection are recommended—and binoculars if you have them. For more information and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/4fOTCcp