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Awards and Recognitions

Down East Magazine readers have chosen MMC as tops in all four health care categoriesDown East Magazine readers have chosen Maine Medical Center as tops in all four health care categories of the publication's "Reader's Choice 2010" poll. Residents across the state named Maine Medical Center:
  • Best Hospital
  • Best Maternity Ward
  • Best Emergency Room
  • Best Nursing Center  


The Breast Care Center receives a three-year accrediation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.The Breast Care Center at Maine Medical Center Cancer Institute has been awarded a full, three-year accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), administered by the American College of Surgeons, in 2010. MMC is the only hospital in the state to receive the prestigious accreditation.

Earning the NAPBC Accreditation means an organization excels in patient care, and has met or exceeded standards in six areas: center leadership, clinical management, research, community outreach, professional education, and quality improvement. Centers must be compliant with 27 standards within these six areas. The Breast Care Center at Maine Medical Center Cancer Institute was 100 percent compliant.


Maine Medical Center’s Cancer Institute (MMCCI) in Scarborough was selected as one of five model cancer programs in the U.S. by the Association of Community Cancer Centers.Maine Medical Center’s Cancer Institute (MMCCI) in Scarborough was selected as one of five model cancer programs in the U.S. by the Association of Community Cancer Centers in 2009. MMCCI was chosen as a model for its multidisciplinary approach to prostate cancer care, open communication, and patient access to state-of-the-art treatment within the community. 


 

Nursing Magazine Names MMC One Of ‘Top 100 Hospitals to Work For’

The Nursing Professionals magazine released its “2009 Top 100 Hospitals to Work For” issue, and includes MMC on its list.
 
The ratings are based on a survey that measured job satisfaction of 25,000 randomly-selected hospital nurses throughout the country.
 
“This is a tribute to the caliber of people we have at the medical center and their ability to work as a team,” says Marge Wiggins, Vice President of Nursing and Chief Nursing Officer. “When you have terrific people doing outstanding work, the bar is set high, attracting the very best."


U.S.News & World Report America's Best Hospitals - 2008
2008 #41 in nation for Gynecology

Maine Medical Center appears in the 2008 U.S.News and World Report "America's Best Hospitals" rankings, for the second year in a row. Only 170 medical centers of the 5,453 evaluated made any of the lists.  MMC is ranked number 41 in the "Gynecology" category. Learn More 


Maine Medical Center has been named one of the nation's "Most Wireless Hospitals " by Hospitals & Health Networks  magazine.   Learn more

 

Maine Medical Center was granted a three-year accreditation with commendation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer in 2010. MMC is the only teaching hospital in Maine to bThe American College of Surgeons Commission awarded MMC the Cancer Outstanding Achievement Award.e awarded this highest level of CoC approval.

The medical center is also one of only two hospitals in all of New England to be awarded the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Outstanding Achievement Award for exceptional performance. 

 

U.S. News & World Report America's Best Hospitals

U.S.News America's Best Hospitals 20072007 #45 in nation for Orthopedic Care
2007 #50 in nation for Heart Care & Heart Surgery

Maine Medical Center appears in the 2007 U.S.News and World Report "America's Best Hospitals"  rankings, the first time it or any Maine hospital has joined this prestigious club .  Only 173 medical centers out of the 5,462 evaluated made any of the lists.   Learn More 

 
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
2007 Top 1% in nation for heart attack
2007 Top 5% in nation for mortality of heart attack patients
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Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons
2007 Named Level I Trauma Center
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Joint Commission National Quality Approval

 

Joint Commission
2007 Primary Stroke Center - National Quality Approval
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HealthGrades

2006
  Top 10% in nation for overall cardiac services
2006  Top 5% in nation for cardiology servicesHealthGrades
2006  Top 5% in nation for coronary interventional procedures
2006  Five-star rating in overall cardiac services, cardiology services, coronary intervention procedures, treatment of heart attack, and treatment of heart failure
2006  Top 10% in nation for overall orthopedic services
2006  Top 5% in nation for joint replacement
2006  Five-star rating in overall orthopedic services, joint replacement, spine surgery, total knee replacement, total hip replacement, and back and neck surgery.

MMC HealthGrades Results   

The Leapfrog Group Top Hospitals

 


  

The Leapfrog Group Top Hospitals

2006 Top 50 Safest Hospitals in the Nation


  
 

Hospitals & Health Networks Magazine
2006
100 Most Wired Hospitals
2006 25 Most Wireless Hospitals

  
Magnet Recognition - American Nurses Credentialing Center American Nurses Credentialing Committee
2006
  Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing   

Solucient (formerly HCIA)
1999
 Top 100 Cardiovascular Hospitals
2001 100 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals
2002 100 Top Hospitals
2004  100 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals

Solucient is one of the largest healthcare information companies in the United States.  They compile their ratings using publicly available information and by applying proprietary formulas that look at safety, results, and financial responsibility. 

Consumer's Digest
2005  #4 on list of "50 Exceptional U.S. Hospitals"
(based on Leapfrog/NQF safety practices)

Consumer's Digest is one of the leading consumer advocacy magazines in the country.  Their list of "50 Exceptional U.S. Hospitals" accompanied an article about hospital safety and the importance of standards like those of The Leapfrog Group.

Child Magazine
2003   Top 25 Children’s Hospitals

Child magazine is a national publication for parents that periodically provides information and ratings on hospitals, physicians, and other health topics of interest.


  
National Research Corporation  
2004-2005
Healthcare Marketing Guide
“Consumer’s Choice #1, Overall Quality and Image”

National Research Corporation annually provides Consumer Choice Awards for the most-preferred hospitals in more than 140 U.S. Markets. Winners are selected from the nation's most comprehensive, nationwide consumer health care profile, the NRC Healthcare Market Guide. 

United Way of Greater Portland
2004 “Leading the Way” Award

 

Ronald McDonald House - Portland, Maine
2004 “Heart of Gold” Award

The Ronald McDonald House provides housing and support for families of children with critical illnesses and injuries.  The Portland house is located just down the street from MMC. 

The Northeast Health Care Quality Foundation encourages and promotes improvement in health care, and is the quality improvement organization for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services in northern New England.  City of Portland
  
1997 Mayoral Proclamation recognizing MMC’s value to community

 

Pine Tree Council, Boy Scouts of America
2004 Distinguished Citizen Award to Vincent S. Conti 


U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Medal of Honor for Organ Donation Success

Maine Medical Center is one of only four New England hospitals to receive this recognition for organ procurement success.  Only 42 hospitals in the country received this first-ever medal.  The minimum donation rate for the recognition is 75%; MMC's is 86%.   

 

 

Northeast Health Care Quality Foundation
2000
Certificate of Recognition
2003 Certificate of Recognition
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