The MaineHealth Podcast

Episode 92: Delivering the Future -- Rural Obstetrics in a Changing Maine, Part 2

In this episode, MaineHealth Chief Operating Officer Kelly Elkins continues the conversation on the future of rural obstetric care with Dr. Katherine Campbell, Chief & Chair of the MaineHealth OB/GYN Service Line, and Dr. Maureen Perdue, OB/GYN and Chief Medical Officer at MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital.

Building on the challenges discussed in Part 1, the conversation shifts to potential solutions and opportunities to strengthen access to maternal healthcare across Maine. Together, they explore innovative care models, the role of regional collaboration, advancements in technology, and strategies to address workforce challenges while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Drs. Campbell and Perdue also share how MaineHealth is working to adapt to the changing healthcare landscape and ensure that patients in rural communities continue to have access to high-quality maternal and women's healthcare services close to home. The discussion highlights the importance of balancing local access with sustainable care delivery and outlines a vision for the future of obstetric care in Maine.

Today's Andy's Open Door program featured a discussion on the FY27 Scorecard with Vice President of Operational Transformation Celia Shaughnessy and Kelly Filippi, RN, from Maine Medical Center Portland.

This episode explains MaineHealth’s FY27 scorecard approach—simplifying to five system priorities (care team, quality, patients, access, finance), aligning regional and department goals, and using scorecards as a tool for learning, accountability, and improvement. Celia and Kelly share real unit examples of how daily KPIs, coaching, and a new application help teams track progress, remove barriers, and empower bedside staff. 

The Kids Who Aren't OK

Welcome to MaineHealth's Virtual Public Health Grand Rounds!

Our guest today is Ross Greene PhD, child psychologist and author of many books including, The Kids Who Aren't OK: The Urgent Case for Reimagining Support, Belonging and Hope in Schools, the Explosive Child, Lost at School, Lost & Found, and Raising Human Beings. Greene originated the evidence-based Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model of intervention. He is the founding director of the non-profit Lives in the Balance | Compassionate Support for Kids and developed and executive produced the documentary film, thekidswelose.com

MaineHealth Public Health Grand Rounds: Join us for engaging discussions on today’s evolving public health landscape. Hosted by Dr. Dora Anne Mills, MaineHealth brings together national and local experts to explore critical public health issues impacting Maine and communities across the country.

Vitals and Voices, Episode 7

Going back to school is a major milestone for any kid, but for long-term pediatric patients, it comes with unique challenges. In this special "back-to-school" episode of Vitals and Voices, hosts Chris and Jordan sit down with two incredible professionals from the Barbara Bush Children’s (BBC) at MaineHealth: Tim Mason-Osann, Hospital Teacher and Liaison, and nurse Sarah Mogan. Tune in as Tim and Sarah share an inside look at how healthcare and education intersect in the unit's in-hospital school program.

They discuss the powerful mental and emotional benefits of keeping long-term patients engaged with school, and how they team up to prepare these resilient kids for a successful transition back to classroom life.

Listeners hear real patient stories that show how school programming brings normalcy, reduces stress, and helps children transition back to school, plus the challenges and rewards of advocating for students across many districts in Maine.

Episode 91: Delivering the Future -- Rural Obstetrics in a Changing Maine, Part 1

In this episode of a two-part series, MaineHealth Chief Operating Officer Kelly Elkins explores the future of rural obstetric care and the challenges facing maternity services in rural communities across Maine.

Joined by Dr. Katherine Campbell, Chief & Chair of the MaineHealth OB/GYN Service Line, and Dr. Maureen Perdue, OB/GYN and Chief Medical Officer at MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital, Kelly discusses the evolving landscape of rural maternal healthcare. Together, they examine the factors putting pressure on traditional care models and the growing need to balance local access with quality and safety.

The conversation also explores why healthcare organizations across the country are rethinking traditional care models and what these changes could mean for patients and communities in Maine.

Be sure to tune in for Part 2 coming soon, where Drs. Campbell and Perdue discuss potential solutions, innovative care models, and how MaineHealth is working to strengthen access to high-quality maternal healthcare for rural communities now and in the future.

The Well-Being Rounds Episode 4

This wasn't in the manual!  Whether you are a physician out of residency or a new-to-practice APP, the first year of practice is HARD.  This episode is hosted by Stephanie Gray, PA, and provides perspectives and resources for new-to-practice providers navigating those challenges.

Our guest Dr. Ian Milligan discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by clinicians new to practice — from the shift in clinical responsibility and the "brain drain" many feel, to balancing family life, schedules, and financial pressures in this unique stage of life and career.

Listen to the conversation as they highlight practical supports that help early-career physicians and APPs thrive at MaineHealth. They touch on mentorship, onboarding and buddy systems, access to up-to-date resources, thoughtful ramp-up of clinical workload, wellbeing-centered leadership, and strategies like mindfulness and clear home communication to protect personal time and resilience.

The Well-Being Rounds is a MaineHealth podcast dedicated to discussing provider and APP wellness.

Working Together with COO Kelly Elkins, Episode 90

In this episode, MaineHealth Chief Operating Officer Kelly Elkins revisits the evolution of MaineHealth's Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) and Operations Transformation team and the critical role they play in helping the organization turn strategy into action.

Joined by Celia Shaughnessy, Vice President of Operations Transformation, and Marisa Isley, Senior Director of EPMO, Kelly reflects on the progress made over the past year and the lessons learned while supporting transformation efforts across MaineHealth. Together, they discuss how the team has expanded its capabilities, strengthened collaboration across departments, and created greater consistency in how projects and organizational priorities are managed.

The conversation also highlights the upcoming implementation of Workfront, a new enterprise work management platform designed to improve visibility, accountability, and decision-making. Celia and Marisa share how the tool will help leaders better prioritize, track, and measure work while positioning MaineHealth to execute strategic initiatives more effectively in the years ahead.

Welcome to the 100th episode of Andy's Open Door! Andy had the opportunity to discuss our recent care team experience survey results with Chief People Officer Scott Ballard and Chief Quality Officer Omar Hasan. 

This year's survey gives us reason to feel encouraged. Despite the pressures and changes our care teams are experiencing, engagement remained steady, as did our culture of safety.

Andy, Scott & Omar review the survey results, share safety stories, and outline next steps to improve communication, leadership support, and safety reporting. Andy also addresses the closing of L&D services at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital. 

 

The Well-Being Rounds, Episode 3

What are the common stressors for residents and fellows, and how can program-level changes support well‑being?

Join Southern Maine wellbeing co-medical director Elizabeth Eisenhardt and Graduate Medical Education (GME) wellness officer Kristen Sciacca as they discuss tactics and innovations to support resident and fellow well-being at MaineHealth. 

The episode covers data-driven assessment, practical initiatives like orientation supports, clinical workload improvements, appreciation week, wellness grants, peer support, and Talkspace. We focus on making work manageable, meaningful, and sustainable for our residents and fellows.

The Wellbeing Rounds is a MaineHealth podcast dedicated to discussing provider and APP wellbeing. 

Vitals and Voices, Episode 6

The latest episode of the Vitals and Voices podcast spotlights Samantha, a dedicated CNA at Maine Medical Center in Portland.  Certified Nursing Assistants are the heartbeat of healthcare, delivering essential daily bedside care and vital emotional support. Samantha shares her firsthand experiences, providing an intimate look into the rewards and rigorous demands of this critical frontline role. 

Samantha also talks about mentoring new staff, managing difficult patients, communication with the care team, and personal strategies for long-term resilience. Tune in to discover why elevating and supporting our CNAs is vital for the future of patient care.