NSB Makes $10,000 Commitment to MaineHealth Stephens Hospital/Healthy Oxford Hills’ Bumps & Babies Program

NORWAY—Having a baby can bring stress and uncertainty to new and expectant mothers. Thanks to MaineHealth Stephens Hospital/Healthy Oxford Hills’ Bumps & Babies program, they are also met with comfort and care.

Part of MaineHealth Stephens Hospital, Healthy Oxford Hills (HOH) is committed to providing health education and initiatives that support healthy lifestyles for people from all walks of life. HOH manages the MaineHealth Food Pantry in Norway, leads the Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health Implementation Plan initiatives, and implements a wide variety of programs that engage community members in improving their health and well-being.

Included in that long list of beneficial and benevolent initiatives is Bumps & Babies.

“Bumps & Babies is a community-based parent support initiative offering perinatal care for new moms or expecting moms,” said Grace Jandro, Leadership Gift Officer at MaineHealth. “The group meets at Norway Memorial Library for sessions on practical skills like feeding, CPR, and car seat safety as well as mental health, self-care, and mindfulness.”

The group has quickly become a trusted gathering space for connection, education, and access to local professionals. Norway Savings Bank is moved by its purpose and impact, recently committing $10,000 to Bumps & Babies (picture below).

“This funding will help ensure that families have access to essential supplies across every stage of early parenthood, from postpartum recovery to feeding, diapering, and infant safety,” said Emily Eastman, Program Coordinator for HOH. “This includes items that foster a welcoming and supportive group environment like nutritious snacks, diapers, breastfeeding support items, postpartum supplies, and more.

“This program is made possible through a partnership between MaineHealth Stephens Hospital, Obstetrics and Gynecology Norway, and Healthy Oxford Hills in collaboration with many different community partners, including Public Health Nursing, Western Maine Community Action’s WIC program, and Community Concepts Maine Families and Head Start programs. We’re grateful for Norway Savings’ support and appreciation of this critical program that is making a difference in the lives of so many local families,” said Hollie Legee-Cressman, Director of HOH.

“We’re thrilled to contribute to this program that is empowering new mothers with the resources, confidence, and skills they need to thrive,” said Dan Walsh, President and CEO of Norway Savings. “NSB is thankful for the effort and dedication of MaineHealth, Healthy Oxford Hills, and Bumps & Babies in helping parents and young families have access to these important resources and guidance.”

There are many ways to offer support to or receive assistance from Healthy Oxford Hills. To learn more, click here and visit the organization’s website.