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Champion the Cure Challenge raises more than $750,000 for local cancer care

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center’s annual Champion the Cure Challenge inspires hope for patients, families, and friends in Maine facing a cancer journey. This year, the Challenge brought 1,758 participants together to brighten the way for patients with cancer, honor loved ones, and lift up survivors. The events raised more than $750,000 through a walk, run, cycle, paddle, horse ride, or by virtual participation.
World class vascular surgery

Over the summer, the vascular surgical team at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center did something extraordinary, completing five complex aortic repairs in one day.
Caring for the community by welcoming three infectious disease physicians

Northern Light Infectious Disease Care in Bangor is pleased to welcome three new physicians to care for patients. York Chen, MD; Ahmar Jafary, DO; and Eleanor Stedman, MD, diagnose and treat a variety of infectious disease conditions and share a clinical interest in caring for patients with HIV.
Welcoming two oncologists to Northern Light Cancer Care in Brewer

Arslan Babar, MD, and Muhammad Niazi, MD, recently joined Northern Light Cancer Care in Brewer to care for adult patients. Both physicians are certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Oncology, and board eligible in Hematology.
Youth Grief Support Program is open for enrollment

No child should grieve alone. To support young people navigating loss in the community, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is welcoming youngsters in Beacons for Kids, a youth grief support program beginning Wednesday, October 15 in Bangor.
Maine native returns home to care for pediatric gastroenterology patients

Justin DeVito, DO, joins Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center to care for pediatric gastroenterology patients. Dr. DeVito manages and treats all aspects of pediatric gastroenterology and has a clinical interest in inflammatory bowel disease and eosinophilic esophagitis, a chronic inflammatory condition of the esophagus.
Medical Center Recognized for Excellence in Stroke Care

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center recently received two awards for excellence in stroke care: Primary Stroke Center recertification by The Joint Commission Get With The Guidelines®- Stroke Silver Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll by The American Heart Association
Medical Center is nationally recognized for its commitment to improving cardiac arrest survival rates

Medical Center is nationally recognized for its commitment to improving cardiac arrest survival rates.

High School Volunteers Launch “Stems for Smiles” to Brighten Days at Medical Center

This summer, high school volunteers at the medical center are bringing joy, comfort, and encouragement to patients and staff through Stems for Smiles.
Medical Center Student Volunteers Launch Care Kit Project for Unhoused Patients
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