Brittney Dunphy
Community Health Educator
46 Fairview Ave, Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-2318
bdunphy@rfgh.net

May 2026 Topics


  • Our Upcoming Events & Classes
  • Car Seat Scoop: What's New?
  • B.E. F.A.S.T. Can Save Lives
  • Healthier Together: Group Support Program
  • RFGH CARES Award
  • Upcoming Blood Drives in the Skowhegan Area

Understanding

Breastfeeding

May 14

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Annual Community

Health Fair

May 15

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Circle of Strength

Cancer Support Group

May 21

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Understanding Infant

and Child Safety

May 28

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Living Well

with Diabetes

June 1 - July 6

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Cancer Survivorship

Support Group

June 1

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Understanding Your

Newborn

June 11

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Understanding

Grandparenting

June 25

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

5 Tips for Choosing Your Baby's First Car Seat

When you're expecting a baby - especially if it's your first - there are lots of things you might want to have on hand: A crib, a baby monitor, a box of diapers (or ten!). But perhaps the most

Recalls to Know About


Graco SnugRide Turn & Slide Recall

Graco is recalling certain SnugRide Turn & Slide and Modes Nest Travel Systems with this seat. The infant carrier seat may detach from the base in a crash.



Recall Information: Click Here


Hyundai Seat Belt Recall

Recall Information: Click Here


Jeep Wrangler Tether Anchor Recall

Recall Information: Click Here


Honda Odyssey Air Bag Recall

Recall Information: Click Here

May is American Stroke Month - a time to bring awareness of how to notice a stroke and how acting fast can be the difference between life and death.


A common symptom of stroke is sudden loss of balance or coordination, which can cause dizziness or difficulty walking. Someone may look unsteady, have an uneven walk, or feel weakness or numbness in one of their legs.


Want to learn more? Check out these games to learn more about signs of stroke.

Healthier Together: Group Support Program | Peter Alfond Prevention & Healthy Living Center

Starting and maintaining a healthier lifestyle is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone. In this free, monthly health coaching group, gain support and strategies to put your health goals into action. Whether you could benefit from...

Nominations Are Open for the 2nd 2026 CARES Award


We are still accepting nominations for the 2nd 2026 CARES Award, and we want to hear from you! The CARES Award honors an RFGH employee who exemplifies our organization’s core values and consistently goes above and beyond expectations of their role. Nominations will be accepted through June 30, 2026, for consideration in our next award presentation.


Have you witnessed an employee make a meaningful difference, provide exceptional service, or demonstrate what CARES truly stands for? This is your opportunity to recognize them. Your nomination could help shine a light on someone whose dedication deserves to be celebrated.


What makes a strong nomination?

  • Be specific. Share detailed examples of the employees' actions and the impact they made. Specific stories help our review committee better understand why your nominee stands out.
  • Go beyond a simple shout-out. A strong nomination is more than general praise or a “kudos.” The CARES Award recognizes employees who consistently demonstrate exceptional commitment, take pride in working at RFGH, and bring our core values to life every day.


What are the Core Values?

  • Collaboration: We are dedicated to a cooperative culture that fosters open communication, teamwork, and support of one another in order to successfully provide high quality patient-centered care to everyone we serve.
  • Accountability: We exhibit the highest levels of personal and professional responsibility at all times. We commit to always treating patients, families, and our fellow employees with equal levels of fairness and compassion, while taking pride in the work that we do.
  • Respect: We are committed to the continuous demonstration of trust, understanding, and honesty in the pursuit of creating a welcoming environment for all.
  • Excellence: We continually strive to improve the competence and confidence of all employees by encouraging active involvement in professional development, and through innovative approaches to problem solving.
  • Service: We provide dependable and professional care to all patients we serve through the highest levels of integrity, trust, and consistency.


Help us recognize the extraordinary work happening across RFGH—submit a nomination today!

Upcoming Blood Drives in the Skowhegan Area


Monday, May 4

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Madison VFW


Monday, June 1

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Madison VFW


Wednesday, June 24

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Steelworkers Union Hall, Skowhegan


For information on available donation times and to register, please click here.

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