Your monthly community health newsletter.

Brittney Dunphy

Community Health Programs Manager

46 Fairview Ave, Skowhegan, ME 04976

(207) 858-2318

bdunphy@rfgh.net

July 2026 Topics

Our Upcoming Events & Classes
Car Seat Scoop: What's New?
Be Safe in the Sun
Understanding Continuity of Care
Upcoming Blood Drives in the Skowhegan Area

Understanding

Birth

July 9

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Grief

Support Group

July 13

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Stop the Bleed

July 15

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Circle of Strength

Cancer Support Group

July 16

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Understanding Infant &

Child Safety

July 30

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Cancer Survivorship

Support Group

August 3

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Understanding Breastfeeding

August 13

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Advance Health Care Directive Workshop

August 25

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Understanding Your Newborn

September 10

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

What is Sepsis?

September 15

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Facts about Motor Vehicle Crashes and Seat Belt Use Among Teens

Facts about Motor Vehicle Crashes and Seat Belt Use Among Teens]

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

Jeep Air Bag Recall

Recall Information: Click Here

Honda Air Bag Recall

Recall Information: Click Here

Chrysler Air Bag Recall

Recall Information: Click Here

Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac Do Not Drive Warning

Recall Information: Click Here

Ford Do Not Drive Warning

Recall Information: Click Here

Volvo Do Not Drive Warning

Recall Information: Click Here

Chrysler Fire Risk Warning

Recall Information: Click Here

Jeep Fire Risk Warning

Recall Information: Click Here

Be Safe in the Sun | Sun and UV Exposure

Learn about some of the damaging effects that too much sun exposure can have on the skin. You'll also find tips to help you protect yourself and your family from getting too much sun.

Continuity of care is the consistent and coordinated delivery of healthcare services across time and places, so patients get consistent and high-quality care. While healthcare providers work hard to make sure there are no gaps in someone’s care, it is a team effort including you.

Transitions in your care is where you as a patient are most vulnerable. When you’re having a transition in your care, like moving from the hospital back to home, good continuity of care can:

Lower your risk of going back to the hospital.
Improves your satisfaction with your healthcare.
Help you manage your chronic disease(s) better.
Creates better communication between you and your healthcare providers.

Did you know that for every 5 patients leaving the hospital, 1 of them will have a problem after? This can happen for a few different reasons:

Poor communication between healthcare providers.
Your discharge instructions weren’t complete.
There are errors with your medications.
Little or no follow-up care.

It can seem like the responsibility only falls on your healthcare providers. But you as a patient have an important role to play. You are the most important part of your healthcare team! Here is what you can do:

Follow your discharge instructions from the hospital.
If your condition changes, tell your healthcare providers.
Keep an updated list of your medications and allergies.
Understand what your medications are for, why you are taking them, and when you need to take them.
Go to your follow-up appointments.
If you don’t understand something, ask questions!

Your healthcare doesn’t stop when you leave the hospital. The steps you take at home play a big role in your recovery!