The CEO of MaineHealth is seeking input from the board chair regarding how to explore all avenues to preserve the birthing center services in Damariscotta.
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Updated Aug 7
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The CEO of MaineHealth is seeking input from the board chair regarding how to explore all avenues to preserve the birthing center services in Damariscotta.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.MaineHealth has officially closed its labor and delivery unit in Damariscotta.1 source
- Prenatal care services in Damariscotta were successfully preserved and transitioned to Mid Coast on June 8, 2026.Sub-event
MaineHealth CEO seeks input to preserve birthing center services in Damariscotta.1 source
MaineHealth considers service viability cuts affecting Miles Memorial.1 source
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MaineHealth is considering closing a unit of Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, threatening local services in Lincoln County.Also in this story
- A Senator supported the expansion project for Lincoln Hospital, which is located in Damariscotta.
- Hospital services are being relocated to Damariscotta, providing a new base for care.
- MaineHealth board voted to close a birthing unit, while a physician continues to provide care in Downeast Maine.
- A coalition responded to the board's vote regarding the unit closure at MaineHealth.
The entities involved
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MaineHealth
healthcare organization in Portland, United States
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Damariscotta
town in Lincoln County, Maine, USA
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