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Medical Center recognized American Diabetes Month

Thirty-seven million Americans have diabetes; in fact, one in two people has diabetes or prediabetes. Northern Light Health hospitals across Maine are recognizing American Diabetes Month in November with information to help everyone make a difference against this diabetes epidemic.
Scoring an A for Effort and Outcomes in Patient Safety

Bangor, Maine (November 7, 2023) — Keeping patients safe from errors, accidents, and infections while receiving healthcare is of the utmost priority. On November 6, The Leapfrog Group, an organization that evaluates US hospitals on safety, recognized Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center with an A Hospital Safety ScoreSM.

Medical Center acknowledges Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and despite these alarming statistics, there is good news. Early detection is key, and, thanks to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center’s Lung Cancer Screening Program, Mainers can discover potential issues earlier, resulting in more treatment options and better outcomes. Patients without symptoms are detecting cancer earlier and living longer because of these screenings.
Northern Light Acadia Hospital shares mental health resources in response to Lewiston mass shootings

October 26, 2023 – In the wake of the tragic and senseless shootings in Lewiston Wednesday evening, Northern Light Acadia Hospital’s experienced team of counselors and psychiatrists have rallied to compile helpful resources to assist Mainers who are struggling to process such violence in our home state.

Navy Reserve to Commission Eastern Maine Medical Center Physician

Jared Darlian, DO, a resident physician at Northern Light Family Medicine and Residency and decorated Navy Reservist, will be commissioned as an officer in the US Navy Reserve on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center.
A New Surgical Oncologist joins Northern Light Surgical Specialists

​Bangor, Maine (October 3, 2023) — Alexander Fisher, MD, surgical oncologist, recently joined Northern Light Surgical Specialists. Dr. Fisher earned his medical education from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed a residency in General Surgery, as well as a fellowship in Surgical Outcomes Research, both at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He also completed a fellowship in Complex General Surgical Oncology from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill.
Northern Light Neurology welcomes three new physicians.

We are very excited to welcome three new physicians to the Northern Light Neurology team. Ch. Hassan Ali, MD; Avirag Goswami, MD; and Ahatjon Juraboev, MD specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Northern Light Cardiology Welcomes new Electrophysiologist

Northern Light Cardiology is pleased to welcome Malachy Sullivan, MD to the team. Dr. Sullivan joins the dynamic team at Northern Light Cardiology with specialties in electrophysiology and cardiovascular disease. 
One Tiny Device Improving the Lives of 300 So Far

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center has reached another exciting milestone in improving patients’ lives. On August 17 the Cardiology team celebrated 300 WATCHMAN procedures, a permanent heart implant that effectively reduces the risk of stroke and bleeding that can come with long-term use of blood thinners.
Northern Light Cardiology Welcomes new Cardiologist

Welcome Thorarinn Arni Bjarnason, MD to the team. Hailing from Iceland, he received his medical education from the University of Iceland and completed his internship at the National University Hospital of Iceland.
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