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Saving surgical patients’ blood, cleaning it, and giving it back

Bangor, Maine (July 19, 2023) — For nearly 20 years, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center has been leading the way in decreasing blood loss and providing an alternative to receiving transfused blood during surgery. ​ The perioperative autologous blood collection and processing program, or Cell-Saver Program, was launched at the medical center by a few cardiac nurses during coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Welcoming a new OB/GYN to care for women throughout life

Bangor, Maine (July 6, 2023) — Deidre Heber, DO recently joined Northern Light Women’s Health in Bangor. She earned her medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford and completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.
Northern Light Cardiothoracic Surgery welcomes new surgeon

(July 3, 2023) Northern Light Cardiothoracic Surgery welcomes new surgeon, Dr. Christopher Wigfield, MD, FRCS.
See what your vote can do - Tanzania Donations

The Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Community Volunteer Impact Team (CVIT) is a group of motivated and passionate employees who go out and do good in our community through various engagements.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Recognized for Tobacco-free Achievements

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Recognized for Tobacco-free Achievements Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center among 28 Health Organizations Celebrated for Leadership through Annual Gold Star Standards of Excellence Program
Families find respite during a week of summer camp

Bangor, Maine (June 14, 2023) — Growing up, kids just want to go to summer camp. When families face a cancer diagnosis, enjoying summer activities that others take for granted may be far from their minds. Camp Hope, a partnership between Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center and the Bangor YMCA, is held at the YMCA Wilderness Center at Camp Jordan in Ellsworth from June 18 - 24. This special week gives children a real summer camp experience, doing all the things they love, learning new skills, creating arts and crafts, paddling boats, going hiking and swimming, singing songs, and building campfires.
Northern Light Health and Roux Institute Help Students Make a Gap Year a Growth Year

- Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is excited to announce a new Gap Year Program for students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare.

New President Named at Medical Center

Brewer, Maine (May 30, 2023) – Northern Light Health president and CEO Tim Dentry is pleased to announce that Gregory T. LaFrancois, MHA, FACHE will become Eastern Maine Medical Center’s next president. In this role, LaFrancois will continue to serve as a senior vice president for Northern Light Health.
Sleep medicine provider now seeing new patients

Bangor, Maine (May 23, 2023) – Good quality sleep creates a better life and improves overall health. Frank Breznyak, FNP, has been caring for Maine patients with sleep conditions for more than 16 years. He recently joined Northern Light Pulmonology and Critical Care and is accepting referrals from primary care providers for patients with sleep conditions.
Nurses volunteer at local soup kitchen to support community

A group of community minded nurses from Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center have taken their passion for caring beyond the hospital walls and into the community.

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