BELFAST — Longtime care team member Megan Harvey, RN, has been named the new Belfast Public Health Nurse.

In her new position, Harvey will work with the Belfast Public Nursing Association, which has provided essential health care and social support services to vulnerable community members for more than a century, according to MaineHealth Waldo Hospital, in a news release. The association’s mission focuses on prevention, education, and early intervention and provides referral services for individuals whose health and social needs are not met.

Harvey will also spend time in the community addressing social needs and sharing information on important health topics such as disease prevention and monitoring. Additionally, she will assist with community clinics and screenings, connect individuals to needed health services and provide support for individuals managing acute and chronic conditions. The services offered are intended to support a broad spectrum of Waldo County residents, ranging from newborns to the elderly.

“I am truly thankful for the opportunity to serve as the Belfast Public Health Nurse,” said Harvey, in the news release. “Belfast and Waldo County are home to many kind and generous individuals and organizations who genuinely care about their neighbors. I look forward to working alongside others to support and strengthen the health and well-being of our community.”

Harvey joined Waldo Hospital in 2008 and has spent nearly two decades caring for patients across multiple clinical settings, including the medical-surgical unit, post-anesthesia care unit and ambulatory care. In the ambulatory setting, she worked in the Anticoagulation Clinic, helping patients safely manage blood-thinning medications and reduce their risks of bleeding or developing blood clots. She was awarded a MaineHealth Nurse Excellence Award in 2018, a prestigious recognition given to nurses and nursing support staff at MaineHealth for their exceptional performance and commitment to patient centered care.

“Over the years, Megan has demonstrated an unwavering dedication to her patients,” said Stacey Hall, manager of population health at MaineHealth Waldo Hospital. “Her experience across multiple care settings, combined with her deep understanding of our community’s needs, makes her well suited for this important community-facing role.”

To learn more about Belfast Public Nursing at MaineHealth Waldo Hospital, please visit Belfast Public Health Nursing | MaineHealth Waldo Hospital or contact 207-505-4940.

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.