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Thank a Nurse 2026

An annual special advertising section celebrating National Nurses Week, May 6-12, featuring reader-submitted letters recognizing local nurses for their exceptional support.

Posted May 8

Updated May 8

Published in Central Maine Sunday, Maine Sunday Telegram and Sun Journal Sunday on May 10.

Thank a Nurse 2026: Reader submitted letters

Thank a Nurse 2026: Reader submitted letters

To: Karen Colby, RN, at MaineHealth Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, South Portland From: Travis Adams Karen is an amazing person. As an empty nester, she went back to school and earned her nursing license. Karen’s first year as a nurse was 2020. During the pandemic, she provided care to dialysis patients. She currently cares for…

An oncology Nurse Navigator’s perspective on the power of presence

An oncology Nurse Navigator’s perspective on the power of presence

Nurse Navigators are a consistent point of contact throughout the entire cancer journey, coordinating care across providers, finding additional support and providing a safe space for patients to express what they’re feeling.

What it means to care for a community

What it means to care for a community

In 2024, MaineHealth invested more than $1.18 billion in programs and services that extended beyond traditional care delivery, including partnerships that help address food insecurity.