Monthly health and wellness content provided to the community by Northern Light Mercy Hospital, a nonprofit community hospital sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, providing care to greater Portland since 1918. Mercy consistently receives an ‘A’ grade by The Leapfrog Group for meeting the highest safety standards in the country. It has also been recognized as a top hospital by Newsweek and U.S. News and World Report.
By Jodi Newcombe, MD The holidays are just around the corner. While things look differently due to the pandemic, we could all benefit from safely maintaining our connections to family and fr... 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
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
By Northern Light Mercy Hospital As we continue through this pandemic and all that it entails, we’ve heard from many organizations and businesses in Maine about the challenges they face as t... Read more
Content Provided by Northern Light Mercy Hospital At Northern Light Mercy Hospital, the health and safety of our patients is always our top priority. For that reason, we want you to get the... Read more
Submitted by Northern Light Mercy Hospital The pandemic has changed the way we humans connect. Whether it’s online meetings, virtual classrooms, or video happy hours and book... Read more
By Michael Duffy, MD The COVID-19 pandemic is touching all of our lives in one way or another, and we want you to know we’re here for you. To help ensure the health and safe... Read more
Ana Torres’ decision to have her first colonoscopy three years ago may have saved her life. During the procedure doctors found and removed polyps that could have turned cancerous. For Ana, w... Read more
By Sister Mary George O’Toole and Sister Miriam Therese Callnan The opioid epidemic in Maine has impacted thousands of lives, torn apart families, and overwhelmed our cities... Read more
By Wesley P. Fairfield, MD, ECNU What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disorder that affects the bones, causing weakness with increased risk of fracture (broken bones). The inside of norma... Read more
