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. Craig Brett February is American Heart Month, which was first recognized by presidential proclamation in 1964 by President Lyndon Johnson. In his proclamation at the time, Johnso... Read more
By Todd Cronin The time it takes to recover from joint surgery has improved in recent years, and that’s great news if you are considering having a joint replacement procedure. In the past, t... Read more
By Su-Anne Hammond, DO Patients are at the center of my primary care practice, and that’s how it should always be. Thankfully, a model of care that is spreading across the country follows th... Read more
A Saving Grace for Women in Recovery By Melissa Skahan Substance Use Disorder is a crisis that affects all of us—directly or indirectly. In fact, it’s a disease that claimed the lives of mor... Read more
By Claudia Heise, MD The changing of seasons brings with it a dazzling array of fall colors, the sounds of children on playgrounds at recess, the aromas of fireplaces and leaves, the flavors... Read more
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
