MaineHealth Franklin Hospital

06/10/2026

Struggling with addiction? You don't have to face it alone.

MaineHealth Franklin Hospital's Addiction Medicine program provides compassionate, confidential outpatient care for individuals seeking support with substance use disorders. Our team works with patients to develop individualized treatment plans and offers comprehensive services including medication management, behavioral health support, counseling coordination, peer support, and more.

We provide treatment and support for to***co, alcohol, opioid, stimulant, sedative, cannabis and gambling disorders.

Now accepting new patients. No referral needed.

Call 207-778-4922 to schedule an appointment or visit mainehealth.org/fhaddictionmedicine to learn more.

06/08/2026

This year’s Franklin Hospital Health Care Golf Classic tournament proceeds will benefit the Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County and the Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center. Both provide health services to people in need.

A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Nason Mechanical Systems, for their generous support and commitment to our community.

06/05/2026

🚧 Important Update at MaineHealth Franklin Hospital 🚧

Beginning Monday, June 8, the hospital's main entrance drive-through under the canopy will be closed to vehicle traffic. Patients and community members can still walk in through the main entrance for this initial phase of construction.

This temporary closure will allow us to improve accessibility by repaving a portion of the sidewalk and enlarging a side entrance in preparation for Phase Three of our Emergency Department modernization project.

Later this summer, Phase Three will bring more significant changes, including a temporary closure of the hospital's main entrance for approximately three months while work begins on a new Emergency Department entrance and waiting area and repairs are made to the drive-through canopy.

We know these changes will affect traffic flow, parking, and wayfinding. We'll continue sharing updates and providing clear signage to help patients and visitors navigate the campus.

Thank you for your patience as we continue investing in improvements for our community.

06/04/2026

Congratulations to the 15 students who recently completed the Rural Health Care Career Scholarship Program!

On May 28, Franklin Hospital recognized scholars from several local high schools during the program's award ceremony. Over the course of the program, students participated in monthly sessions focused on self-advocacy, résumé writing, interview preparation, financial literacy, secondary education pathways and career exploration.

The ceremony honored their hard work, curiosity and commitment to learning and highlighted the importance of investing in the next generation of health care professional. We look forward to seeing where their future journeys in health care may lead.

06/02/2026

At MaineHealth, we are proud to support Pride Month and affirm that living authentically is vital to physical and emotional well-being.

During Franklin Hospital's Pride flag-raising ceremony, Deborah Burchfield, DNP, shared, "Let this flag remind us of a simple but powerful truth: everyone deserves health care that is safe, affirming, and equitable."

As we raise the Pride flag, we reaffirm our ongoing commitment to fostering a health care environment where everyone belongs.

05/29/2026

Franklin Hospital joined communities across MaineHealth in the 2026 American Heart Association Maine Heart Walk!

The event brought people together in support of heart health, wellness, and the American Heart Association’s mission to improve cardiovascular health in our communities.

A special thank you to everyone who participated at this year’s walk!

05/27/2026

CPR, First Aid, AED, and Narcan trainings are now available in Franklin County through our Healthy Community Coalition.

With four newly certified instructors, these sessions are designed to help community members and organizations build confidence and skills to respond in an emergency.

Interested in attending or scheduling a training for your team? Register here franklinhcc.coursestorm.com or contact Amanda Comeau at [email protected] to learn more.

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05/27/2026

It’s the perfect day to cool off with a Dunkin' Iced Coffee or Cold Brew! 🥤🌞

Today, May 27, the Dunkin' Joy In Childhood Foundation is celebrating the unofficial start of summer by making a difference, and you can help! For every iced coffee or cold brew purchased at Dunkin’ locations in Maine and New Hampshire today, $1 will be donated to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, whose mission is to bring joy to local children battling hunger or illness through benefitting organizations like MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s. 😎

05/26/2026

Franklin Hospital is piloting virtual reality (VR) learning for nursing education!

Our Education Department is currently using VR simulation scenarios with new graduate nurses to help strengthen assessment skills, interventions, communication, and clinical decision-making in a realistic, hands-on learning environment.

The pilot includes scenarios across a variety of care settings, including MedSurg, OB, pediatrics, ED, and OR. The VR headsets are on loan from the MaineHealth Simulation Center as the team explores new and innovative ways to support learning and professional development.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the courageous people who gave their lives in service to our country.

We are grateful for their courage, dedication, and sacrifice.