Healthy ME

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

BANGOR – On January 24th, we were joined by Debi McCann, RN, BSN, MBA, Director of Medical Fitness at Eastern Maine Medical Center. Debi talked about ways to get moving and stay moving during the cold winter months, recommended levels of activity and the benefits of maintaining a healthy weight by being active.  More information can … Read More

BANGOR – On January 17th, we were joined by Lauri Jacobs, MS, RD, CDE, clinical dietitian and diabetes educator with Eastern Maine Medical Center, Diabetes Endocrine and Nutrition Center and Way to Optimal Weight (WOW) program.  Lauri discussed the prevalence of pediatric obesity of Maine and ways families can keep their kids healthy. More information can … Read More

BANGOR – On January 10th, we were joined by Fariba Dayhim, MD, FACS, FASMBS, bariatrician and surgeon at Easter Maine Medical Center. Dr. Dayhim discussed comorbidities, or weight related health conditions, benefits of the options available at the hospital and the consequences of not addressing the issue. Click to watch the full interview from Good Morning … Read More

BANGOR – We were joined by pediatric surgeons Whitney McBride, MD and Nathalie Brewer, MD on January 3rd to discuss pediatric surgery services at Eastern Maine Medical Center. Brewer and McBride explained types of treatment and even some of their favorite parts of their job. Click to watch the whole interview from Good Morning Maine. 

BANGOR – Nadine SanataCruz, MD, a pediatric oncologist at Eastern Maine Medical Center stopped by Good Morning Maine Wednesday to discuss pediatric oncology at the hospital.  Click to watch the full interview from the morning show. 

BANGOR – Jonathan Wood, a pediatric intensivist at Eastern Maine Medical Center, joined us this week to talk about pediatric sedation services offered at the hospital. Click to watch the full interview from Good Morning Maine. 

BANGOR – Lindsey Kerr, MD of Eastern Maine Medical Center Pelvic Care and Continence Specialists joined us to discuss complex bladder conditions and surgical options. Kerr also told us about a recent mission trip she took to Dakar, Senegal to treat people with bladder issues, which are common in third world countries. Click to watch the full … Read More