BRUNSWICK

Mid Coast Hospital, Mid Coast Senior Health Center, and CHANS Home Health & Hospice recently held two afternoon receptions recognizing employees for years of service. Mid Coast–Parkview Health senior administration presented more than 230 individuals with awards, celebrating milestone service anniversaries from 5 to 45 years. More than two thirds of the employees recognized have worked with the organization for more than ten years.

Lois Skillings, President and CEO of Mid Coast–Parkview Health commented, “Each year we take this time to celebrate the wonderful employees who dedicate their time and their hearts to caring for the health of our community.”

The most tenured award recipient, celebrating 45 years of service, was Michael Pinkham. Pinkham began working in the facilities department at Bath Memorial Hospital when he was 17 years old. Pinkham now serves as the Director of Facilities Management for Mid Coast Hospital, where he proves every single day his invaluable contribution to operations.

In her remarks, Skillings said “Michael is respected by leadership for his get it done and get it done right attitude. He is a true north person in this organization and we can always count on him.”

Award recipients also included Charlotte Trufant, who began working for Mid Coast while in high school, 40 years ago. Now the Recreation and Activities Coordinator for Mid Coast Senior Health’s long-term care community, Mere Point, she remains committed to the organization and to enriching the lives of the residents. When asked what she enjoys about working at Mid Coast she replied, “I just really enjoy caring for the residents. The residents, their families, and the staff here at Mid Coast Senior Health have become family to me.”