By Michael Stern Regardless of your political orientation, it is likely that you’ve been having thoughts about how terrible it would be if “the other guy” wins. With everything going on in t... Read more
By Diane Stoller, MD, FACS Each October we observe breast cancer awareness month, which serves as a lifesaving annual reminder about the importance of getting your breast cancer screening. I... Read more
Home Away from Home By Mary Alice Scott, Portland Buy Local In September 2010, my college roommate and I moved into her grandmother’s spare bedroom in North Deering. We shared a bedside tabl... Read more
ADAPTABILITY IS ESSENTIAL FOR TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY By Michael Stern Like millions of parents around the country, I’m feeling slightly overwhelmed by the changes we’re currently navigating in... Read more
Provided by Northern Light Mercy Hospital For many, it’s been too long since their last health screening due to COVID-19 concerns. And that’s a concern because delaying care when it’s needed... Read more
Perspectives from the Sky – Astrological Forecast September 2020 By Leo Knighton Tallarico As we enter September, we move into the last four months of 2020. The astrological forecast s... Read more
Local Business Survey Reveals Grim Outlook By Mary Alice Scott, Portland Buy Local Every month, I sit down to write an article for The West End News and consider what’s most pressing or rele... Read more
What is Empathy? By Michael Stern Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence, describes three types of empathy: Cognitive empathy means understanding the perspectives of others, includ... Read more
Doctors and patients unite! Time to change health care.
By Dr. Oren Gersten As a doctor who has dedicated a career to primary care and public health I have more than a strong feeling that our health care system is heading towards change—and soon.... Read more