The MaineHealth Franklin Hospital Auxiliary is a small, but vibrant and active organization. It hosts monthly activities and special events such as bi-annual uniform and shoe sales. Proceeds support the purchase of health care technology and equipment for the benefit of the local community. The Auxiliary also provides annual scholarships to support education for students pursuing careers in the health care field.
Auxiliary gifts to the hospital
Auxiliary gifts to MaineHealth Franklin Hospital have included:
- Wheelchairs, strollers and a wagon
- Heart monitors for ambulances
- Reclining chairs for patient rooms
- Emergency department heart monitors
- Bone density testing equipment
- Helipad
- Televisions and furnishings for patient rooms
- Neonatal heart monitors and electro-surgical unit
- Healing garden
- Breast health-themed ambulance
- DXA system (Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry
Join the MaineHealth Franklin Hospital Auxiliary
The Auxiliary welcomes anyone who would like to share their special skills (baking, woodworking, decorating, etc.), or help with its many fundraising events. Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month, September through June, at the hospital. For more information, please call 207-778-6031.
Healing Garden Memorial Stones
The Healing Garden at MaineHealth Franklin Hospital provides a natural, peaceful place for patients, families, care team members and the community to rest and recover. It enhances the grounds of the Hospital and improves the spirits of the patients whose rooms overlook the garden.
Anyone can purchase a memorial stone for the Healing Garden. Each engraved stone becomes a permanent part of the garden path as a lasting memorial to you, a loved one, or a friend. The cost of an engraved stone is $50. Proceeds are used to maintain and expand the healing garden. Contact Shannon Smith at 207-778-4726 or send her an email.