Talking with Sherry Billings of Hancock County Habitat for Humanity
The following is a conversation that I had with Sherry Billings. Sherry is the Executive Director of Hancock County Habitat for Humanity. During this episode we talk about:
1. What does Habitat for Humanity do and who does it serve?
2. Is there any cost associated with the services you provide?
3. Who can request services from Habitat for Humanity?
4. Why is your organization a vital part of a healthy community?
5. What is one program or service that you offer that you wish more people knew about?
6. How can our community help you to accomplish the goals of your program?
7. How do people reach you with questions, to sign up for one of your programs or to become a volunteer?
8. What is bringing you joy right now?
To reach Sherry and Hancock County Habitat for Humanity:
email: director.hchh@gmail.com
phone: (207) 702-9457
website: www.hancockcountyhabitat.org
8 Sept 2023
The History of Island Medical Center: 1976-1993
In the second episode in a series reviewing the history of Island Medical Center, we cover the years of 1976 to 1993. These years are best summed up in an article titled "A Short History of a Big Idea" written by the Island Medical Center Board in 2016:
"The subsequent 17 years at the Island Medical Center saw a significant increase in the stability and number of medical and dental providers, interrupted for a time in the late 1980s by the challenging changes in funding arrangements for doctors' services, and a substantial community-funded renovation and expansion of the medical center building to make room for the expanding services."
Take a walk down memory lane with me as we talk about Drs. Rissi, Garland, Howes, Reynolds, George, Alpaugh and van Emmerik and of course, Ann Barrows. The medical center gets a renovation in 1986 thanks to the community's support and a lot of hard work by the Building Committee, which included Rich Dunham, Aldo Ciomei, and Richard Eaton.
The takeaway from this episode is that the island can face change with tenacity, creativity, and wisdom. We have the shoulders of giants to stand on as we look to the future with hope, possibility, and a deep sense of community.
25 Aug 2023
Talking with Douglas Cornman and Simone Babineaux of Maine Seacoast Mission
The following is a conversation that I had with Douglas Cornman, MA, BC-DMT - Director of Island Services and Simone Babineaux, MSN, RN, FNP-C - Sunbeam Nurse.
Since 1905, Maine Seacoast Mission has been helping to grow stronger communities, resilient children, engaged families, and connected older adults. The organization focuses on meeting people where they are. The mission statement of Maine Seacoast Mission reads as follows: Rooted in a history of compassionate service and mutual trust, the Mission seeks to strengthen coastal and island communities by educating youth, supporting families, and promoting good health.
During our discussion we talk about:
1. What is the Maine Seacoast Mission?
2. What is the Sunbeam?
3. Why is this boat and its crew vital to the health of island communities?
4. Is there any charge for the services provided on the Sunbeam?
5. How is telemedicine being used to better serve the needs of those who live off the coast?
6. Tell me about some of the Mission’s other healthcare initiatives.
7. Are you able to share a story that shows the positive impact that the Sunbeam has on the health of island communities?
8. What other initiatives take place on the boat and with program staff?
9. The Sunbeam recently hosted an event on Isle au Haut. Tell my listeners more about that event.
10. How do people reach you with questions or for more information?
11. What is bringing you joy right now?
Maine Seacoast Mission Website:
https://seacoastmission.org/
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