Universal Masking Lifted
Over 1,000 days ago mandatory universal masking became the norm across our service area, the state, nation and world. As of Monday, May 1, at Calais Community Hospital and Down
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Consider Becoming an Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donor
April is National Donate Life Month. Down East Community Hospital and Calais Community Hospital want to bring awareness to this very important cause. The month-long campaign showcases various perspectives of
Aggressive Behavior in Healthcare
They Protected You From COVID. Now They Need Protection from You? Machias and Calais – The last few years have been difficult to say the least. The many changes that
DECH Mammography Goes 3D
October 2022 Machias – Down East Community Hospital made the upgrade to a Senographe Pristina™ mammography unit in 2021. This system provided 2 dimensional screenings as well as additional comfort.
DECH Lights Up The Machias Bridge
October 2022 Machias – Down East Community Hospital begun Breast Cancer Awareness month by wrapping the Machias bridge in pink lights! Now it is time to get together for an
Three Family Practice Providers Relocate to Down East Health Center in East Machias
September 2022 East Machias – Down East Community Hospital’s Family Practice Providers Belinda Barron, FNP, Sandra Manship, FNP, and Fred Hartman, MD, who practiced at the lower level of the
Down East Community Hospital’s Annual Flu Shot Clinic Comes to an End, For a Positive Reason
September 2022 Machias – Access to Influenza vaccines has increased greatly over the years and that is good news for our community. Down East Community Hospital began its annual flu
DECH Sponsors the Roque Bluffs Community Center’s Fundraiser Event for the Machias Food Pantry
July 2022 Machias – Down East Community Hospital CEO, Steve Lail, presents fundraisers Arline Smith and Tammi Aiello with $1,500.00 for the Roque Bluffs Community Center’s August event to raise
CEO Reports Positive Balances for Both Hospitals at Annual Meeting of the Corporators
June 2022 Machias – Down East Community Hospital and Calais Community Hospital’s annual meeting of the corporators took place via Zoom on Thursday, June 22, 2022. Pictured above, incoming DECH
Newly Expanded Orthopedic Building Open for Patients
June 2022 Machias – Down East Community Hospital is pleased to announce that our newly expanded and renovated Orthopedic Building is complete and open for patients. CEO, Steve Lail, on