Lunder-Dineen’s growth is a powerful story.

“Lunder-Dineen’s growth is a powerful story. We have so many lessons learned on the journey through the past eleven years – but especially during the last 24 months. How to transform curricula to virtual formats, how to sustain program fidelity, how to connect education to impact. We want to share this evidence-based approach with organizations all across Maine and beyond.”

“The Time to Ask program has provided us with support, knowledge and tools. By partnering with patients, my team is working to prevent and detect alcohol misuse, exploring the impact of alcohol on overall patient health and the health of our community, and offering solutions.”

Since March 2020, health care has changed so much.

“Since March 2020, health care has changed so much. How we deliver care, the technology tools we use, and more. The MOTIVATE program has moved in lock step with all of it. That’s why it’s on the national radar. I look forward to where this program goes next.”

I see the daily sacrifice and effort that frontline nurses give during this pandemic.

“I see the daily sacrifice and effort that frontline nurses give during this pandemic. Their resiliency speaks volumes about the impact of quality health education. It’s an honor for Lunder-Dineen to offer our free programs as a gift to our nursing heroes. We want to help you re-energize, re-engage, and re-commit. You deserve it after all you’ve done for Maine.”

Lunder-Dineen is working to solve major public health challenges in Maine through education.

“Lunder-Dineen is working to solve major public health challenges in Maine through education. These are not quick fixes. We want to get this job done right and see a healthier Maine for generations to come. If you have a passion for Maine as we do, consider joining us to help support Lunder-Dineen programs.”

I have been able to apply the lessons learned to my direct patient care practice

“I have been able to apply the lessons learned to my direct patient care practice and I have been able to extend the education by sharing it with my team at Bucksport Regional Health Center. My administrative

team is very excited about this new education for me and are supporting me to continue my education in

substance use disorders to best meet the needs of our patients.”

Having Lunder-Dineen’s support is extremely valuable to me as a physician practicing in a northern Maine rural primary care practice.

“Having Lunder-Dineen’s support is extremely valuable to me as a physician practicing in a northern Maine rural primary care practice. The information I learned was an amazing eye opener. I have been able to apply this information multiple times and have been able to share it with others in my own interprofessional team at Pines St. John Valley Health Center in Van Buren, Maine.”

“Our experienced long term care nurses who have attended the Maine Nurse Preceptor Education Program have become even more valuable members of our team. They are able to train our new nurses in a very comprehensive way that takes into account the uniqueness of every nurse. Strengths and challenges are identified much more quickly and our new nurses benefit from a preceptor who “gets” them. This program has really changed the lens through which our nurse preceptors view our new team members.

If I had to mention one thing that I noticed following our nurses completing the program with the day-long workshop is the fire it lit in them. They were given tools and empowered to be change agents; our nurses took our preexisting long-term care orientation program and rebuilt it into something that puts the focus on the individual nurse learning and less on checking boxes.”

I’ve found that using the tools we received from the Maine Nursing Preceptor Education Program has enhanced the experience for me and my preceptees.

“I’ve found that using the tools we received from the Maine Nursing Preceptor Education Program has enhanced the experience for me and my preceptees. It was helpful to learn to take the time to communicate with my preceptees; to explore their strengths and those areas needing improvement and to determine what they would like to work on. This information is used to devise a plan for my preceptees. Frequently checking in with them and getting feedback is an important part of the learning process for both of us! I am continuously considering what they need from me and how I can improve their experience.”

As an independent nonprofit organization serving Maine’s veterans and their families, we are committed to providing our residents with the best care possible.

“As an independent nonprofit organization serving Maine’s veterans and their families, we are committed to providing our residents with the best care possible. Preserving their dignity and quality of life are top priorities for Maine Veterans’ Homes. That is why we are glad to partner with Lunder-Dineen on the MOTIVATE oral health education program.

Through this program, specialized education and training are available to our entire health care team. Lunder-Dineen has worked diligently to involve our staff in the implementation and evaluation of the program to provide a blueprint for sustained success. We are pleased to provide this unique, high-quality program that meets our standards and helps us deliver on our unwavering commitment to provide compassionate care to our residents. ’’

The members of our educator group wanted to hear more about Lunder-Dineen.

“The members of our educator group wanted to hear more about Lunder-Dineen. We invited the Lunder-Dineen team to our next meeting and it has been an incredibly valuable and rewarding relationship ever since. Our educator group has expanded in large part due to the Lunder-Dineen team introducing and making connections to educators that they meet as they travel around the state.

I am convinced that my own professional life and those of my colleagues have been greatly enriched by our relationship with the Lunder-Dineen Health Education Alliance of Maine. I am so thankful for being able to work alongside such a knowledgeable and energetic group of professionals.”

A commitment to adapt and evolve is an imperative in today’s health care landscape.

“A commitment to adapt and evolve is an imperative in today’s health care landscape. It drives Lunder-Dineen as an organization. When the world changes, we change with it so that we help the health care workforce in Maine adapt to real-world education needs. It is more than just a reaction. It is a responsibility.

As a result, our team is not afraid of change. In fact, we embrace it. That is why our education programs focus on public health challenges that need strategic solutions. Increase and improve alcohol screening in primary care so Mainers can make healthy choices. Improve oral health in older adults so their quality of life is the best it can be. Train, retain, and inspire the nursing workforce. These are issues that only strong, flexible, and committed teams can tackle.”

The DentaQuest Partnership is proud to provide support for Lunder-Dineen’s MOTIVATE oral health program in Maine.

“The DentaQuest Partnership is proud to provide support for Lunder-Dineen’s MOTIVATE oral health program in Maine. We commend the MOTIVATE program for its part to address important issues using continuing health education.”

Sheri and I applaud and join the entire Lunder family for their continued funding of education needs.

“Sheri and I applaud and join the entire Lunder family for their continued funding of education needs. One of those needs is their establishment of the Lunder-Dineen Health Education Alliance of Maine in collaboration with Mass General. Sheri and I are extremely impressed with the accomplishments of Lunder-Dineen in helping to educate Maine’s health professionals. As a lifelong Mainer and business owner, I believe that this is fundamental to the health and well-being of our community. We are so happy to support this effort!”

We admire Len’s lifelong commitment to caring for the oral health of older adults.

“My dear late wife Cindy grew up in Bangor like Dr. Len Brennan and knew him for almost 50 years. We admire Len’s lifelong commitment to caring for the oral health of older adults. When we learned that he was a key advisor to the Lunder-Dineen MOTIVATE program, we wanted to help. He educated us about the well-established connection between oral health and total health, as well as the unique dental needs of older adults. We are delighted that he is helping to lead this program for nursing homes in Maine.”

The three programs that Lunder-Dineen is involved in have an actual clinical impact that maybe not everyone can see.

“The three programs that Lunder-Dineen is involved in have an actual clinical impact that maybe not everyone can see. I’m a retired surgeon, and I know I speak for every surgeon…that each of these programs has a major impact.”