By Kelly Bechtel, Nursing Care Manager at Seventy-Five State Street Health Benefits of Summer Sunshine Enjoying the summer sunshine can bolster one’s health in many ways. Not only is natural... 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
By Michele Reitan, Business Office Manager Retirement is an exciting next chapter of our lives, full of the promise of relaxation and opportunities for volunteering, family time, trav... Read more
By Lynn Larochelle, Facilities Director The sensory appeal of having a garden is unquestioned: smelling the colorful bulbs, touching soft leaves and petals, admiring their beauty, and just l... 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
By Cory Michaud, Seventy-Five State Street Executive Chef Spring is arriving, but we still have some chilly days ahead of us here in the West End. As we wait for our snowbanks to melt (and r... 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
Respite Care: A Home Away from Home By Jess Duffy, Seventy-Five State Street Nursing Director The Merriam Webster dictionary defines “respite” as an interval of rest or relief. For seniors w... Read more
By Brianna Alvarado, CTRS Activity Coordinator When we think of ‘being healthy’ we generally think of diet, exercise, staying hydrated, stretching, etc… but that’s not the complete picture.... Read more
