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The Augusta Teen Center, located in the heart of Augusta, Maine, serves as a safe haven for youth, providing an environment where teens can thrive and develop essential life skills. With a focus on empowering young people to reach their full potential, the center offers a diverse range of programs including educational workshops, career readiness sessions, creative arts, and sports activities. Generated from the website

Kennebec Therapeutics is a well-established massage therapy center located in downtown Augusta, Maine. With over 30 years of experience, their team of skilled therapists offers a wide range of effective massage techniques and integrative therapies to address various needs and goals. From relieving acute or chronic pain to promoting relaxation and overall well-being, Kennebec Therapeutics is dedicated to providing personalized and results-oriented treatments. Conveniently situated in the Olde Federal Building, their central location serves clients in Augusta, Hallowell, and surrounding communities in Central Maine. Whether you're seeking relief from back pain, migraines, or stress-related issues, their therapists will work closely with you to develop a customized plan that utilizes advanced techniques such as neuromuscular massage, myofascial release, and gentle joint mobilization. At Kennebec Therapeutics, their commitment is to help you achieve your goals and improve your quality of life through the power of therapeutic touch.Generated from the website

The Maine Hospice Council exists to ensure the continued development of Hospice and Palliative Care in Maine. The Council provides education and technical assistance regarding end-of-life care, as well as advocacy for terminally ill and bereaved persons regarding quality end-of-life issues throughout the state. From its beginning in 1984, the Maine Hospice Council has been the leading advocate, trainer, and educator for hospice care in Maine. The Maine Center for End of Life Care: The Maine Hospice Council has been designated the home of the Maine Center for End of Life Care by the Bureau of Health. The purpose of the center is to educate health care providers and the public regarding end of life care. The Council is very excited about this new opportunity. The Maine Pain Initiative: Previously The Maine Cancer Pain Initiative, a committee of the Council "Committed to making cancer pain relief a reality for all people in Maine." Since 1995, the MCPI has conducted an annual symposium to address pain and symptom management issues for health care professionals and consumers. Starting in 1999, the event has included a special evening for patients and families. Hospice and Corrections: The Maine Hospice Council has been working with the Department of Corrections and Maine State Prison System to address issues of end of life care. Community/State Partnership Initiative: In January 1999, the Maine Hospice Council, on behalf of the Maine Consortium for Palliative Care and Hospice, received a 3-year, $450, 000 Community/State Partnership grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation entitled Care at the End-of-Life: A Public-Private Partnership. This collaborative project included 14 partners and seven distinct projects ranging from developing baseline data to educating medical students. Zero Acceptance of Pain ( ZAP ): The Council helped coordinate this initiative whose goals were to establish and implement standardized assessment tools, increase awareness of pain symtomatology, improve the infrastructure for end of life care in Maine, improve documentation, assess staff knowledge of pain management and attitudes toward pain, and assess quality of life and satisfaction of staff. Maine Comprehensive Cancer Control Consortium: The Maine Hospice Council in collaboration with other organizations, participated in the development of the Palliative Care Section of Maine's Comprehensive Cancer Plan. Joe Mayo Award: Created in 2001 to recognize the untiring efforts of the Honorable Joseph Mayo, Clerk Emeritus of the Maine House of Representatives to improve end of life care for all Maine citizens. Annual Reports to the Legislature: The Council submits an Annual Report to the legislature on Access to End of Life Care in Maine. This comprehensive report details to the legislature the current status of end of life care, identifies priorities, and makes policy recommendations. Acrobat Reader is necessary to access some information on this site. Download Acrobat Reader.