Healthy, Happy, and Wise Podcast Series

A series of podcasts from Northern Light Health to heal, inspire, and inform. We strive to improve our health and the health of our communities through connections and conversation.     

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Developing Eco-friendly Products in Healthcare
Sustainable Healthcare | Season 2 | Episode 12

Developing Eco-friendly Products in Healthcare

Lara Solomon sees an opportunity in healthcare to take plastic out of single-use items. Specifically, she is tackling pregnancy tests by creating a product that is 99% plastic free! Hear more about what goes into product development and being an entrepreneur in the healthcare field.

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Sustainable Healthcare

Climate sustainability in healthcare

Northern Light Health connects the dots between our changing climate and its effect on patient care, healthcare operations, and the environment.

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Pathways

Exploring careers in healthcare

What’s it really like to be an orthopedist, a phlebotomist, or a hospice nurse? We’ll show you a day in the life story of our diverse and talented employees.

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Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiologists
Pathways | Season 2 | Episode 9

Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiologists

In this episode of Pathways, host Emily Tadlock sits down with Northern Light Health’s Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology (CVIR) team members, Emily Bard and Catherine Cavallaro. Together, they pull back the curtain on the vital role CVIRs play in patient care - from assisting in life-saving procedures to supporting patients through recovery. Emily and Catherine share what drew them to this highly specialized field, the teamwork required in the operating suite, and how their work is making a difference in the lives of patients every day.

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Surgical Technologists
Pathways | Season 2 | Episode 8

Surgical Technologists

Step inside the fast-paced world of the operating room in this episode of Pathways! Host Emily Tadlock sits down with Northern Light Mercy Hospital surgical techs Megan Pinkham and Diane Raymond to uncover what it really takes to be the unsung heroes behind every successful surgery. From prepping life-saving tools to anticipating a surgeon’s next move, Megan and Diane share what makes their job so unique, the teamwork that drives them, and why they absolutely love what they do. If you’ve ever wondered what happens just beyond the OR doors, this is your all-access pass!

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Should Maine think differently about climate change: We continue our conversation with Nirav Shah
Sustainable Healthcare | Season 2 | Episode 11

Should Maine think differently about climate change: We continue our conversation with Nirav Shah

After speaking with us about the intersection of climate change and public health, Dr. Nirav Shah continues the conversation on how Maine should adjust our mindset on our approach to the effects of climate change.

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Respiratory Therapist
Pathways | Season 2 | Episode 7

Respiratory Therapist

In this episode of the Pathways podcast, we sit down with Jessica Breton, a dedicated respiratory therapist at Northern Light Mayo Hospital. Jessica shares what led her to the field of respiratory therapy, the vital role respiratory therapists play in patient care, and what makes working at a community hospital like Mayo so rewarding. From emergency interventions to long-term respiratory support, Jessica offers an inside look at this essential healthcare profession and the unique opportunities available in rural healthcare settings.

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PFAS on Maine Farms: How Agricultural Research is Helping Farmers, Our Food, and Our Health
Sustainable Healthcare | Season 2 | Episode 10

PFAS on Maine Farms: How Agricultural Research is Helping Farmers, Our Food, and Our Health

PFAS is in our soil, our water, and our food, which makes farms in Maine a critical place to study the health effects of this "forever chemical". Dr. Ellen Mallory, a researcher at the University of Maine studies how these chemicals move through soil, crops, and livestock – and what it means for our farming communities. After listening to our podcast, be sure to investigate the topic further through resources provided by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, the EPA, and the CDC.

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Certified Nursing Assistants
Pathways | Season 2 | Episode 6

Certified Nursing Assistants

Every day, Certified Nursing Assistants show up with heart, strength, and a commitment to care that quietly transforms lives. In this episode of Pathways, we step into their world through their stories, their challenges, and the passion that led them to this essential path. Host Emily Tadlock sits down with Northern Light Home Care and Hospice CNA Rebecca Dill and Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center CAN Flora Mutimukeye in this episode of Pathways.

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The Climate and Public Health: A Conversation with Nirav Shah
Sustainable Healthcare | Season 2 | Episode 9

The Climate and Public Health: A Conversation with Nirav Shah

As the head of the Maine Center for Disease Control, He was a familiar face in Maine during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Now, Dr. Nirav Shah is back in the Pine Tree state and talking with us about the intersection between sustainable healthcare and public health.

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Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech)
Pathways | Season 2 | Episode 5

Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech)

Fast, focused, and at the front lines of diagnostic discovery - CT Techs are the unsung heroes turning snapshots into life saving answers. Host Emily Tadlock sits down with Makenzie Farley, a CT Tech at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital and Justin Dyer, manager of imaging services to get a look at this profession.

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Does it Tick you off? When vector-borne diseases spread due to climate change
Sustainable Healthcare | Season 2 | Episode 8

Does it Tick you off? When vector-borne diseases spread due to climate change

In this episode of Sustainable Healthcare, we discuss the relation between the spread of ticks across Maine and the changing climate. If you’ve spent any time outdoors in Maine, you know ticks are showing up further north in our state and earlier in the year. They are more than just a nuisance and can carry diseases like Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis. Our guest to discuss this topic is Andrew Donovan, Associate Vice President of Infection Prevention for Northern Light Health.

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EMTs and Paramedics
Pathways | Season 2 | Episode 4

EMTs and Paramedics

Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics are in high demand across the state of Maine. Within four months, you can obtain your EMT license and in less than a year you could become a Paramedic. If you’re looking to get your foot in the door, Emergency Medical Service careers are a great way to do it. The “calm in the chaos,” Brent Watson and Rich Wilson join host Emily Tadlock to chat about what they do, why they love it, and how their careers have progressed.

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MHRT-C (Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician – Certified)
Pathways | Season 2 | Episode 3

MHRT-C (Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician – Certified)

Looking to get into the mental health side of healthcare, but unsure where to start or how to do it? Lexus Howland, an MHRT-C explains her job, how she helps people, and how she got her certification in less than two years. Her time as an MHRT-C has given her perspective and launched her towards a new career goal. Hear it all in this week’s episode of Pathways.

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Eliminating Desflurane: Pioneering Sustainable Anesthesia Practices
Sustainable Healthcare | Season 2 | Episode 7

Eliminating Desflurane: Pioneering Sustainable Anesthesia Practices

We dive into the critical issue of anesthetic gases and their environmental effect. Join us as we explore how Dr. Sarah Smith, Chief of Anesthesia at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, is leading the charge to eliminate desflurane from the operating room. Discover how this transition is making a significant difference in reducing the carbon footprint of Northern Light Health.

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Medical Assistant
Pathways | Season 2 | Episode 2

Medical Assistant

Medical Assistants are the link between patient and physician. In this episode we sit down with experienced Medical Assistant Zandra Maclean and a newly certified Medical Assistant Madeleine Dow to chat about their job. As we learned, there's a lot more to this profession than one might think.

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Framing the conversation of sustainability in healthcare
Sustainable Healthcare | Season 2 | Episode 6

Framing the conversation of sustainability in healthcare

Environmental sustainability doesn’t have to be divisive. In this episode of Sustainable Healthcare, we share ways we can all find common ground. Cecilia DeLoach Lynn, Vice President of Sustainability for Advocate Health, discusses with Tim Doak, Chief Sustainability Officer at Northern Light Health, how we can frame the conversation around sustainability in ways that can resonate with a broader sector of the public.

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Sonography
Pathways | Season 2 | Episode 1

Sonography

We are starting a brand-new season of our Pathways podcast. This season we are focused on careers in healthcare which need two years or less of schooling or training. Kicking our season off is Nicole Rice, Ultrasound Supervisor at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. Nicole gives us a snapshot of what sonography is and what it takes to get started in this well-paying, career.

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Season One Recap
Pathways | Season 1 | Episode 11

Season One Recap

Host Emily Tadlock sits down with Talent Acquisition Manager, Jessica Chubbuck to go over some of their favorite snippets from the first season of Pathways. From funny culture shocks to inspiring stories, it was a season you don’t want to miss.

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Sustainable Healthcare Recap of Season 1
Sustainable Health | Season 1 | Episode 5

Sustainable Healthcare Recap of Season 1

We are getting ready for our second season of new episodes, but first a look back on our first season. We had some great discussions about healthcare and climate change, the action being taken, the buildings we work in, and how health equity fits into the conversation. Please take a listen!

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Climbing the career ladder: Nursing Leadership
Pathways | Season 1 | Episode 10

Climbing the career ladder: Nursing Leadership

We started this season of Pathways with an episode on newly graduated nurses. We've covered a whole gambit of different areas of the nursing profession. Now, we finish off the season speaking with two nurses who are now leading in their profession. Shannon Jagger, Director of Nursing Excellence at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center and Lindsay Holmstrom, AVP of Clinical Professional Development sit down to discuss how their nursing careers have propelled them up the ladder to leadership.

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A different prospective: International Nursing
Pathways | Season 1 | Episode 9

A different prospective: International Nursing

Northern Light Health has been welcoming international nurses for some years now. Nurses from many different countries. On this episode of Pathways, we chat with Isabel Echano, an International Nurse from the Philippines, now living and working at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital in Presque Isle, Maine. Northern Light Health's Community Coordinator Vicotria Haskel helps shed some light on just how many International Nurses we have living and working in Maine with Northern Light Health.

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It's not JUST patient care: Critical Care Nursing
Pathways | Season 1 | Episode 8

It's not JUST patient care: Critical Care Nursing

Critical care nursing is more than just patient care, it's also family care. Michelle Harding, Nurse Manager of the Cardiac Critical Care Unit at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, discusses what she says is a challenging but rewarding career. AVP of Patient Care Services and RN Jake Zisette joins in the conversation and talks about the role critical care nurses play in patient care as well as family care.

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Making the nursing profession more accessible and affordable: Earn-While-You-Learn and Rural Nursing Education at Northern Light Health
Pathways | Season 1 | Episode 7

Making the nursing profession more accessible and affordable: Earn-While-You-Learn and Rural Nursing Education at Northern Light Health

Northern Light Health's Earn-While-Your-Learn and Rural Nursing Education programs are making it easier than ever to go back to school to become a nurse and afford it. Host Emily Tadlock sits down with Certified Nursing Assistant and Nursing Student Andrew Barnes to talk about how these programs have made it possible for him to fulfill his dreams of becoming a nurse. Clinical Educator, Carol Silsby explains how it all works and how her path as a nurse led her into education.

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Serving a critical need in Maine: Psychiatric Nursing
Pathways | Season 1 | Episode 6

Serving a critical need in Maine: Psychiatric Nursing

More than 200,000 adults in Maine have mental health conditions. It is more important than ever to build a stronger mental health system that provides the care, support and services that Mainers require. A big step is building up our psychiatric nursing workforce. But what is it really like? Psychiatric nurses Mackenzie Tefft (now Mackenzie Densmore) and her sister, Miranda McKim explain what it's really like working at Northern Light Acadia Hospital.

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Rural Nursing in Maine
Pathways | Season 1 | Episode 5

Rural Nursing in Maine

We're headed up to Greenville, Maine to speak with VP of Nursing Operations at Northern Light CA Dean Hospital, Brad Gilbert and the Director of Quality and Risk Management Dawn Stone. While Northern Light CA Dean Hospital is rural, the coverage area for the hospital is almost the size of Rhode Island. Gilbert and Stone both speak to the essential need for rural healthcare, especially in this area of the state. Plus, there's a brand-new hospital, some amazing accolades, and Gilbert takes us through his nursing career across the country.

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Taking nursing out of the hospital: Hospice Nursing
Pathways | Season 1 | Episode 4

Taking nursing out of the hospital: Hospice Nursing

We're continuing our stint outside of the traditional hospital, with Northern Light Home Care and Hospice. This week we're catching up with Hospice Nurse Allie Rhorer who went from Marine Biology to helping patients and their families in their time of need. Hear her story and delve deeper into what it's like working in this nursing specialty.

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Taking nursing out of the hospital: Home Care Nursing
Pathways | Season 1 | Episode 3

Taking nursing out of the hospital: Home Care Nursing

We're headed out of the traditional hospital, where we've been for the past two episodes, and we're exploring something a little bit different. Jessica Muzzy is a home care nurse for Northern Light Home Care and Hospice. Instead of hospital hallways, she’s seeing patients in their living rooms. She takes us through a day-to-day and lets us in on why her job is so special.

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A little bit of everything: Medical Surgical Nursing
Pathways | Season 1 | Episode 2

A little bit of everything: Medical Surgical Nursing

Our paths into healthcare can sometime take unexpected turns. For nurse Victoria Sanborn, COVID turned out to be a sharp turn. Hear how she says her experience shaped her. Nurse Emily Bennett also chats about her journey into healthcare and what it’s really like being on a medical surgical floor.

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From the classroom to the hospital: New Graduate Nursing
Pathways | Season 1 | Episode 1

From the classroom to the hospital: New Graduate Nursing

Everyone’s path into nursing looks a little bit different. For Nurse Gillian Corcoran, it was a winding road. We chat with her about her choice to become a nurse and her transition from the classroom into her career with Northern Light Mercy Hospital. Sarah Varney, Director of Clinical Education at Northern Light Mercy Hospital explains how Northern Light Health works to make this transition as smooth as possible for our newest nurses.

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Why climate change is so unfair to our most vulnerable
Sustainable Healthcare | Season 1 | Episode 4

Why climate change is so unfair to our most vulnerable

The elderly and people living in poverty face the greatest threats to their health by the changing climate. Learn what we can do and are doing to address this.

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Healthy Buildings, Healthy People
Sustainable Health | Season 1 | Episode 3

Healthy Buildings, Healthy People

Have you ever thought about how the buildings you live, work, and play in can affect your health? In our latest Sustainable Healthcare podcast, we chat with licensed architect Ellen Belknap about how changes in sustainable building construction can improve our health and the health of our planet.

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What does the Maine Climate Council Do?
Sustainable Healthcare | Season 1 | Episode 2

What does the Maine Climate Council Do?

One group that is working to help the state prepare for any changes in our climate is the Maine Climate Council, of which Hannah Pingree is the co-chair. She sits down with Tim Doak, Northern Light Health Vice President of Sustainability (and also a member of the council) to talk about the role of government, industry, and everyday citizens in mitigating any climate change impacts.

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Healthcare’s role in climate sustainability – Overcoming obstacles and advancing solutions.
Sustainable Healthcare | Season 1 | Episode 1

Healthcare’s role in climate sustainability – Overcoming obstacles and advancing solutions.

In our inaugural episode we explore the connections between our health and our changing climate, and what hospitals can do to be a part of the solution.

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