Help us thank our team!
To thank our amazing clinicians, we have planned a week-long celebration at the beginning of May! Join us in… Read More
Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice
A nonprofit Medicare-certified agency based in Androscoggin County, Maine and covering Franklin, Cumberland, Kennebec, Oxford, Sagadahoc, and Somerset counties.
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Carmen’s Why
As I packed up our belongings at the Hospice House, I told the staff, “I’ll be back.” Two years later… Read More -
Androscoggin Creates the Julie Shackley Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Androscoggin has announced the creation of the Julie Shackley Memorial Scholarship Endowment for Nursing Education for Androscoggin employees who wish… Read More -
The Little Blue Book
“Let each day be a gift of self so you may help make the world better,” wrote Lorraine Casavant. Lorraine,… Read More -
National Healthcare at Home 2021 Best Practices and Future Insights Study
From Berry Dunn: In an effort to help the healthcare at home industry both manage and provide quality outcome-driven care… Read More -
Androscoggin announces the Maine Center for Palliative Medicine
Lewiston - Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice (Androscoggin), Maine’s largest independent non-profit home healthcare organization is proud to announce the… Read More -
MCHP appoints Ken Albert board chairman
LEWISTON — Maine College of Health Professions has appointed alum Ken Albert, chief executive officer of Androscoggin Home Healthcare and… Read More -
Pilot Program to Combat Social Isolation
Androscoggin’s Telehealth Department will introduce a pilot program, AndroPEERConnects to help combat loneliness and social isolation for patients receiving care… Read More -
Passing Down Your Family Values
By Brian Croteau When you are caring for a sick parent it seems like your time together is spent going… Read More -
LEAVE A LEGACY: CREATING A FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
By Philip C. Hunt, Esq., Androscoggin Foundation Trustee, Perkins Thompson For families that have a strong commitment to good works… Read More -
Androscoggin promotes Shawn Brann to Information Services Manager
Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice is proud to announce the promotion of Shawn Brann to the role of Information Services… Read More -
Androscoggin Named One of the 2020 Best Places to Work in Maine
Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice (Androscoggin) has been named as one of the 2020 Best Places to Work in Maine.… Read More -
Dr. Vance Brown, MD Joins Androscoggin as Chief Medical Officer
Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice is proud to welcome Dr. Vance Brown, MD as Chief Medical Officer. As Androscoggin begins… Read More -
2019 Community Benefit Report
2019 Community Benefit Report A message from our President: Thank you for supporting our "Why" For those of us who… Read More -
AndroSTRONG Emergency Response Fund
Meet Home Health Registered Nurse extraordinaire, Katie Sappington! Katie has worked at Androscoggin for the past eight years as a… Read More -
The Gamache Family Enriches Their Belief in Altruism Through Personal Gifts
Meet Joani DeRocher-Gamache from Sabattus, Maine. Joani was born and raised in Brunswick. She attended boarding school in Portland up… Read More -
Stories, Lessons, and Final Gifts
Written by: Karen Flynn, RN Retired Director of Hospice and Palliative Care at Androscoggin I can still vividly recall my… Read More -
Dr. Cynthia DeSoi, MD Joins the Team at Androscoggin
Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice welcomes Dr. Cynthia DeSoi, MD as staff physician for their home healthcare, hospice and palliative… Read More -
Memorial Brick Dedication
A commemorative brick terrace borders the gardens of the Androscoggin Hospice House and is dedicated as a positive and transformative… Read More -
CARES Act Charitable Deductions
Written by: Philip C. Hunt, ESQ. Androscoggin Foundation Trustee • Perkins Thompson For many, many years, charitable contributions by individuals… Read More -
July is UV Safety Month!
This article was originally published on cancer.org, and can be found in its entirety here: https://bit.ly/30wPiq1 How Do I Protect… Read More -
Clearing Up Misconceptions About Palliative Care
This article was originally published on survivornet.com, and can be found in its entirety here: https://bit.ly/2OCoejH Whether you’re just beginning… Read More -
Tracking The Pandemic
Are Coronavirus Cases Rising Or Falling In Your State? Read More -
Planning For End-Of-Life Care Is More Crucial Than Ever. Here’s How
This article was originally written by Katherine Harmon Courage and published on NPR, and can be found in its entirety… Read More -
How to Hug During a Pandemic
This article was originally published in The New York Times, and can be found in its entirety here: https://nyti.ms/3j8JBa9 A… Read More -
Coping with Grief: How to Deal with Feelings of Loss Due to the Pandemic and Other Causes
As we navigate these highly uncertain times, we are surrounded by fear, anxiety, and illness. If you are already grieving… Read More -
Amid the Coronavirus Crisis, a Regimen for Reentry
This article was originally published on The New Yorker, and can be found in its entirety here: https://bit.ly/2Xlk9UX Amid the… Read More -
Investing in Workforce Key to COVID-19 Success
This article was originally posted by Andrew Donlan on homehealthcarenews.com and can be found here: https://bit.ly/3cyWrKT Androscoggin Home Healthcare CEO:… Read More -
Coping Through Hard Times
We at Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice recognize the challenges of dealing with the loss of a loved one, coping through serious… Read More -
Catching Health with Diane Atwood – Jen Dimond
This article was originally posted by Diane Atwood on dianeatwood.com and can be found here: https://bit.ly/3cyWrKT She’s a card-carrying introvert… Read More -
Home Care Agencies And Workers Are The Next Ground Zero For COVID-19
This article was originally posted by Howard Gleckman, Senior Contributor on forbes.com and can be found here: https://bit.ly/3eHSF3y Nursing… Read More -
A Photographer’s Parents Wave Farewell
This article was originally posted by Eren Orbey on newyorker.com and can be found here: https://bit.ly/2Q3BcrO A Photographer’s Parents… Read More -
Julie Shackley, former Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice CEO, dies
This article was originally posted by Mark LaFlamme of the Lewiston Sun Journal on February 4, 2020. It can be… Read More -
A Hospice Visit in Maine
Tom Threlkeld, Director of Communications from the National Association for Homecare & Hospice visited with Androscoggin earlier this year to… Read More -
For 6 Hospice Nurses in Maine, the Job is All in the Family
Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice was selected by the National Association for Homecare & Hospice (NAHC) to share with them… Read More -
Androscoggin Awards Employees of the Year
This 2019 Employee of the Year awards were based on Androscoggin’s Values and Mission. The HR Committee was presented with… Read More -
Maine Health Care Advance Directive Form
What kind of medical care would you want if you were too ill or hurt to express your wishes? Advance… Read More -
Home Health Nurse Shares Wound Care Certification Journey
By Keisha Smith, MA, CWCMS What does it mean to be a leader in wound care? It’s about being a… Read More
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