Maine Medical Center

SeriousFun Children's Network Names Pediatric and Camp Medicine Expert Dr. Laura Blaisdell as New Medical Advisor

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SeriousFun Children's Network (SeriousFun), the leading network of medical specialty camps in the world, providing camp experiences to children living with more than 130 medical conditions, has named Dr. Laura Blaisdell as the organization's Medical Advisor. Blaisdell will play an integral part of the SeriousFun team where she will provide medical support and resources to help strengthen medical systems and safety, evaluate and guide growth and expansion, and serve as the organization's voice and representative within the medical community.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SeriousFun Children's Network (SeriousFun), the leading network of medical specialty camps in the world, providing camp experiences to children living with more than 130 medical conditions, has named Dr. Laura Blaisdell as the organization's Medical Advisor.
  • As a public health-trained pediatrician, she brings extensive knowledge and skill in pediatric medicine to our growing organization, as well as being an expert in vaccine policy and camp medicine," said Blake Maher, CEO of SeriousFun.
  • Dr. Blaisdell's camp medicine experience comes from time spent as Medical Director at Camp Winnebago in Maine.
  • "SeriousFun has a strong history of delivering camp experiences that have a lasting impact on so many individuals and communities.

Trevena, Inc. Appoints Mark Corrigan, M.D. to Board of Directors

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective July 18 2023.

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  • has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective July 18 2023.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Mark to Trevena’s Board of Directors,” said Carrie Bourdow, Trevena’s President and CEO.
  • “Mark has over 30 years of experience in the life sciences industry and broad neuroscience expertise.
  • Dr. Corrigan serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Elios Therapeutics and as a member of the Board of Directors of Nabriva Therapeutics and Wave Life Sciences.

Cambria Hotels Opens First Property in Maine

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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"Portland is a unique New England city, steeped in rich tradition and beloved by visitors and locals alike for the sense of wonder its breathtaking landscapes and iconic arts and culture scene evokes--and as Maine's largest city and corporate epicenter, it's also a critical driver of the state and regional economy," said Janis Cannon, senior vice president, upscale brands, Choice Hotels. "From the start, Cambria's expansion has focused on growth in markets with strong business and leisure demand, and the city of Portland checks all these boxes and more. This makes it the ideal spot to debut the Pine Tree State's first Cambria and we cannot wait to welcome New England travelers to yet another brand-defining property in our growing lineup of Cambria hotels across the Northeast."

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  • This makes it the ideal spot to debut the Pine Tree State's first Cambria and we cannot wait to welcome New England travelers to yet another brand-defining property in our growing lineup of Cambria hotels across the Northeast."
  • In addition to the newest Cambria, the Koucar team also owns the Cambria Hotel Shelby Township-Detroit and the Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Capitol Riverfront , along with the Cambria Hotel Downtown Detroit slated to open later this year.
  • Cambria Hotels is rapidly expanding in major U.S. cities, with hotels open inChicago,Los Angeles,New York,Pittsburgh, andWashington, D.C.There are over 130 Cambria properties open or in the pipeline acrossthe United States, with more than 60 currently open.
  • A copy of the Franchise Disclosure Document can be obtained through contacting Choice Hotels International at 1 Choice Hotels Circle, Suite 400,Rockville, MD20850, [email protected] .

Stephen Mette, M.D., Respected Academic Health System Transformation Expert, Joins BDC Advisors Leadership as Senior Advisor

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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, a nationally respected academic health system executive and expert in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and health system transformation, has joined BDC Advisors' growing leadership team as a Senior Advisor.

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  • , a nationally respected academic health system executive and expert in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and health system transformation, has joined BDC Advisors' growing leadership team as a Senior Advisor.
  • Prior to his role as CEO, Mette served as Executive Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Chief Clinical Officer at UAMS.
  • Currently, Mette is Senior Advisor for Health System Strategy at UAMS and a professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine.
  • BDC Advisors is a national healthcare consulting firm headquartered in Miami, with professional staff throughout the United States.

agilon health Partners with MaineHealth, Northern New England’s Largest Integrated Health System, to Accelerate Primary Care Delivery for Patients

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Friday, March 11, 2022
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agilon health, inc. (NYSE: AGL), the trusted partner empowering physicians to transform community health, announced the company has begun implementation for a long-term partnership with MaineHealth, the largest integrated health system in northern New England.

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  • agilon health, inc. (NYSE: AGL), the trusted partner empowering physicians to transform community health, announced the company has begun implementation for a long-term partnership with MaineHealth, the largest integrated health system in northern New England.
  • agilon health and MaineHealths partnership is expected to create access to a new primary care delivery system that enables improved care for Medicare Advantage patients across the health systems service area in Maine and New Hampshire.
  • Through the partnership with agilon heath, we will be accelerating the transition to a payment model defined by value and investing more deeply in our primary care delivery system.
  • MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.

Elios Therapeutics Announces the Appointment of Mark H.N. Corrigan, M.D. as Chairman of the Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Elios Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative personalized therapeutic cancer vaccines, today announced the appointment of Mark H.N.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Elios Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative personalized therapeutic cancer vaccines, today announced the appointment of Mark H.N.
  • "It is my pleasure to welcome Dr. Corrigan as our new Chairman of the Board," said Buddy Long, chief executive officer of Elios Therapeutics.
  • Dr. Corrigan has served on the Board of Elios Therapeutics (formerly Perseus Holdings USA) since October 2020.
  • Dr. Corrigan has served on the board of directors of Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Avanir, Colucid Pharmaceuticals, Epirus (Chairman), Novelion (Executive Chairman), Nabriva Therapeutics and BlackThorn (Chairman).

The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation Closes Care Gaps through Virtualized Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Platform

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Friday, February 4, 2022
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As is the case with many rare tumors, medical expertise and research programs for desmoid tumors are limited and often siloed across academic research facilities.

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  • As is the case with many rare tumors, medical expertise and research programs for desmoid tumors are limited and often siloed across academic research facilities.
  • The DTRF Virtual Tumor Board program leverages the OncoLens Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Continuum platform to facilitate the virtualized meetings.
  • The mission of The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation (DTRF) is to aggressively fund research to accelerate the development of improved therapies, and ultimately find a cure for desmoid tumors.
  • More than 9,000 cancer providers and 36,500 cancer patients across the U.S. rely on OncoLens to support their cancer programs and the care delivered

Rose Mary Jane, A Leading Women Empowered, Social Equity Cannabis Retailer Opens Its First East Coast Dispensary in Portland, ME

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Monday, September 20, 2021
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Rose Mary Jane is led by a devoted team of social equity owners, community leaders, justice-impacted advocates, and hospitality experts.

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  • Rose Mary Jane is led by a devoted team of social equity owners, community leaders, justice-impacted advocates, and hospitality experts.
  • The Rose Mary Jane Portland store is designed to create the best customer experience by providing an accessible retail format that normalizes the cannabis shopping experience.
  • "Rose Mary Jane is unapologetically fighting for freedom, women's empowerment and social equity for all in cannabis, standardizing the industry as a force for good," saidErik Murray, Founder of Rose Mary Jane.
  • To celebrate this new Portland location, the first 350 Rose Mary Jane customers will receive 10% off their first purchase, plus a Rose Mary Jane gift bag with assorted treats.

Apple Hospitality REIT Acquires the Aloft Portland, Maine

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Monday, September 13, 2021
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Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) (the Company or Apple Hospitality) today announced the acquisition of the 157-room Aloft Hotel on the waterfront in downtown Portland, Maine (the Hotel), for a total purchase price of $51.2 million, or approximately $326,000 per key.

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  • Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) (the Company or Apple Hospitality) today announced the acquisition of the 157-room Aloft Hotel on the waterfront in downtown Portland, Maine (the Hotel), for a total purchase price of $51.2 million, or approximately $326,000 per key.
  • The Hotel is also convenient to Maine Medical Center, the University of Southern Maine, manufacturing companies and numerous corporate offices.
  • Following this acquisition, the Apple Hospitality portfolio includes 215 hotels with approximately 28,100 guest rooms geographically diversified throughout 35 states.
  • Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of upscale, rooms-focused hotels in the United States.

Apple Hospitality REIT Acquires AC Hotel by Marriott in Portland, Maine

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Monday, August 23, 2021
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Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) (the Company or Apple Hospitality) today announced the acquisition of the 178-room AC Hotel by Marriott in Portland, Maine (the Hotel), for a total purchase price of approximately $66.8 million, or approximately $375,000 per key.

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  • Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) (the Company or Apple Hospitality) today announced the acquisition of the 178-room AC Hotel by Marriott in Portland, Maine (the Hotel), for a total purchase price of approximately $66.8 million, or approximately $375,000 per key.
  • The AC Hotel Portland Downtown Waterfront opened in July 2018 and is located at 158 Fore Street in Portland, Maine, with unobstructed views of Casco Bay.
  • In addition to its ideal location for leisure travelers, the Hotel is also convenient to the University of Southern Maine, Maine Medical Center and numerous corporate offices.
  • Following this acquisition, the Apple Hospitality portfolio includes 213 hotels with approximately 27,800 guest rooms geographically diversified throughout 35 states.