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 Dr. John Devlin We all know that regular exercise is good for our health. It can lower our risk for many medical conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke,... Read more
By Christopher Pezzullo, DO The human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause cancer and is a common infection. In fact, 9 out of 10 adults — both men and women — are infected with HPV at some point... Read more
By Sara Whelan Entomophobia is the term used to describe the fear of insects. While Maine has its share of bugs, the proliferation of ticks continues to cause a significant amount of anxiety... Read more
By Charlie Therrien While hospitals and providers are always innovating and looking ahead to the next cure and newest procedure, it’s important to look back at how far medicine has come. For... Read more
Looking ahead to the next 100 years of nursing at Mercy Hospital By Bette Neville, MSN, RNC As we celebrate National Nurses Week this month, Mercy Hospital would like to thank all our nurses... Read more
Stressed out? Don’t ignore it. By Dr. Erin Piontek Stress is a normal part of life, but it can be a serious issue for our health. Figuring out how to best manage it may be a challenge — but... Read more
By Dr. Karin Cole More than 50,000 Americans die each year from colorectal cancer. Fortunately, the disease is highly preventable, and knowing what to do could save your life. As a medical s... Read more
Tips for shoveling snow By Dr. Nicolas F. Arredondo Winter can make maneuvering on our roads and sidewalks challenging. But it’s the act of making them passable and safe that often gets us i... Read more
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