Healthy ME

BANGOR – On Wednesday, May 23, we were joined by Dr. Kara Smythe, MD, an OB/GYN with Women’s Healthcare of Maine and Erin Horr, MSN, CNM, a certified nurse midwife with Women’s Healthcare of Maine. We talked about teamwork and partnerships that go on at Eastern Maine Medical Center for pregnant and new mothers. Topics discussed … Read More

BANGOR – On May 9th, Jen Wickett, RN, with Eastern Maine Medical Center’s labor and delivery unit joined us to talk about women’s and infant services at EMMC.  Jen specifically discussed the new renovated women and infant’s unit which is set to open later in May.  She describes the new labor rooms, new technology and other … Read More

BANGOR – On April 25th, Victoria Merry, MBA, Director of Eastern Maine Medical Patient Experience joined us to talk about a community partnership with Literacy Volunteers of Bangor. Victoria explained why literacy is important in healthcare, the health of those with a lower level of literacy and what can be done.  Literacy Volunteers of Bangor offers … Read More

BANGOR – On April 18th, Pattie Jones, RN, Clinical Educator with the Intensive Care Unit at Eastern Maine Medical Center, joined us to talk about Donate Life Month. Eastern Maine Medical Center has partnered with Donate Life to raise awareness of the need for organ, eye, and tissue donation in the community during the month … Read More

BANGOR – We are discussing community partnerships at Eastern Maine Medical Center during the month of April.  On April 11th, Elaine Chambers, RN, MSB, a Nurse Manager with Comprehensive Breast Services at EMMC and liaison for Caring Connections, joined us to discuss the partnership between the hospital and Caring Connections.  Caring Connections is a cooperative program … Read More

BANGOR – On March 28th, we were joined by Dr. Paul Benoit, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Eastern Maine Medical Center to discuss foot and ankle pain. Dr. Benoit talked about common issues, causes, symptoms and treatment.  There is a free foot and ankle pain seminar Thursday, March 29 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton … Read More

BANGOR – On February 28th, we were joined by Dr. Sourbha Dani, MD, a cardiologist with Eastern Maine Medical Center to discuss obesity and heart disease.  Dr. Dani talked about the rise of obesity in America, how it affects the heart and what can be done to avoid heart disease.  Additional information can be found on … Read More

BANGOR – On February 21st, we were joined by Dr. Pip Hidestrand with Eastern Maine Medical Center to discuss congenital heart defects.  Dr. Pip Hidestrand described these kind of heart defects, common types, specialist consultation and surgery.  Additional information can be found on emmc.org. Click to watch the full interview from Good Morning Maine.

BANGOR – On February 14th, we were joined by Dr. John Klemperer with Eastern Maine Medical Center to discuss hybrid ablation for atrial fibrillation.  Dr. Klemperer discussed hybrid ablation, types of patients that can consider the procedure, benefits and more.  Additional information can be found on emmc.org.  Click to watch the full interview from Good Morning Maine. 

BANGOR – On January 31st, we were joined by Dr. Michelle Toder, a bariatric surgeon for Eastern Maine Medical Center Weight Loss.  Dr. Toder talked about the top health reasons for choosing weight loss surgery, who qualifies for it and the different options for it.  More information can be found on emmc.org. Click to watch the full … Read More