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.
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
By Dr. Stephen Hull, Northern Light Mercy Pain Management Are you living with severe pain or suffering due to ineffective approaches that haven’t worked? Don’t get frustrated or al... Read more
By Amy Bates, MS, FNP-C A common reason younger patients are seen for an evaluation is for ear infections. Symptoms of an ear infection may include fever, pulling on the ear, fussiness,... Read more
By Suzanne A. Hoekstra, MD, FACS The term “human genome” is used to describe all of the DNA contained in our body’s cells, and a significant amount of scientific research to map it began in... Read more
By Elena Bell Wagner, BSN, MSN, CPNP There are many reasons that you might be in the market for a pediatric provider. First-time parents may begin looking for a provider during their pregnan... Read more
By Emily Erickson, MD Trouble sleeping is incredibly common at any age. Does any of the following sound familiar? The toddler who refuses a nap and fights bedtime. The teen who is texting fr... Read more
