BELFAST and ROCKPORT — Three local ophthalmologists will officially join MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo hospitals early next month.

Beginning Monday, Feb. 2, the team at Mid Coast Vision Care, including ophthalmologists Lyndon Morgan, MD, Serena Morrison, MD, and Lynne Kaplinsky, MD, will become part of MaineHealth when the practice locations at 158 Northport Ave., Belfast, and 96 Maverick Street, Rockland, transition to MaineHealth Ophthalmology. Patients can expect continuity of care, according to Denice Kronholm, director of practice operations for the new MaineHealth Ophthalmology practices, in a news release.

“The existing teams will remain in place at both locations, and all current surgical and non- surgical services will continue,” said Kronholm. “Aligning these practices with Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals ensures high-quality ophthalmology services stay local, provides a consistent experience for patients and creates opportunities for growth in the future. We are thrilled to welcome these talented physicians and their teams to MaineHealth.”

As part of the transition, MaineHealth is investing in modern, high-performing diagnostic equipment, upgrades that will allow the practices to expand services and deliver more precise, efficient and comfortable care to the community. This new equipment was made possible through philanthropic support, a major driver in helping the hospital invest in new technologies, according to MaineHealth.

“We are deeply grateful to this longtime community member for their generous, anonymous gift. This donor has a history of quiet giving, and they shared how happy they are that their investment ensures our friends and neighbors can receive advanced eye care close to home,” said Amy McNaughton, director of philanthropic initiatives at MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals. “Their commitment to Waldo Hospital’s long-term health made this project possible, and it will benefit our community for years to come.”

MaineHealth Ophthalmology Belfast is currently hiring for two ophthalmic technician positions, and MaineHealth Ophthalmology Rockland is seeking one ophthalmic technician. For more information or to apply, visit mainehealth.org/careers.

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit, integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America,” and is committed to a mission of providing high-quality affordable care, educating tomorrow's caregivers and researching better ways to provide care. MaineHealth includes a Level 1 trauma medical center, eight additional licensed hospitals, comprehensive pediatric care services, an extensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services as well as home health, hospice and senior care services. With more than 2,000 employed providers and approximately 23,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth hospitals include MaineHealth Behavioral Health at Spring Harbor in Westbrook, MaineHealth Franklin Hospital in Farmington, MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center in Portland, Biddeford and Sanford, MaineHealth Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H., MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport, MaineHealth Stephens Hospital in Norway and MaineHealth Waldo Hospital in Belfast. MaineHealth also includes the MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital in Portland, MaineHealth Behavioral Health in Westbrook, MaineHealth Home Health and Hospice in Saco, the MaineHealth Institute for Research in Scarborough, the MaineHealth Medical Group and MaineHealth NorDx in Scarborough. MaineHealth affiliates include MaineGeneral Health in Augusta and Waterville. It is also a significant stakeholder in the MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization in Portland and a joint venture partner in the New England Rehabilitation Hospital in Portland.