Pittsfield hospital partners with Healthy Living for ME

AUGUSTA — Healthy Living for ME has welcomed Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital, of Pittsfield, as a community provider in the statewide network.
As a community health care provider, Sebasticook Valley Hospital will offer workshops in the area of chronic disease self-management education and caregiver support. The evidence-based workshops are free to participants and designed to help them learn and build the skills they need to manage a number of chronic/ongoing health conditions and/or their unique caregiver situation. The workshops may be offered in-person, virtually, or by telephone.
In advance of the workshops’ launch through Sebasticook Valley Hospital, staff from the hospital are participating in leader trainings through Healthy Living for ME this spring.
“Joining the Healthy Living for ME network will help us bring more resources to our community that support Maine caregivers and help Mainers manage chronic conditions and improve their overall health and wellness. As a healthcare provider in the community, we are committed to helping build a healthier future for Maine,” said Sherry Tardy, director of community health for the hospital. “We look forward to launching these workshops soon.”
Jen Paquet, training manager of Healthy Living for ME said the organization is glad to have Sebasticook Valley Hospital as a partner. “This partnership will help to expand access to our workshops in the Sebasticook Valley region of central Maine, giving more Mainers the tools they need to manage their own ongoing health issues or to get the support and skills to help them as caregivers,” she said.
Healthy Living for ME supports community providers through shared funding streams, including grants through the Administration for Community Living. The funding supports leader trainings, materials for programs, and overall coordination for the effective delivery of workshops in the community.