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Green for 17 Years and Counting

Bangor, Maine (April 21, 2023) – Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center has been a pioneer in green energy since the opening of a co-generation facility onsite in 2006. The turbine powered facility enables the hospital to efficiently generate more than 93 percent of the total electricity used on the medical center’s State Street campus. It also produces steam used to clean and sterilize clinical instruments used during surgeries and procedures. The co-gen plant is so efficient it paid for itself in less than five years.
Medical Center invites community to join in for Volunteer Appreciation Week

Bangor, Maine (April 13, 2023) – Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is proud to celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week April 16 - 22, recognizing the contribution of more than 180 volunteers who gave over 17,500 hours of service last year.

Medical Center Earns Nine Patient Safety Accreditations

Bangor, Maine (April 10, 2023) – Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center has passed a rigorous inspection by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), a nonprofit patient safety organization that provides accreditations for surgical facilities and medical professionals. The visit officially grants the medical center nine accreditations, the first facility in Maine to hold these designations.
Lung Cancer Screenings Hit Record Numbers in March

Northern Light Health reported a significant increase in the number of lung cancer screenings conducted in March. On average, Northern Light performs approximately 300 tests monthly and March reported 427 lung cancer screenings, a 33% increase. The system attributes this success to heightened awareness in the community that early-stage lung cancer is treatable, and screening saves lives.

Medical center honors the dedication and commitment of physicians on Doctors’ Day

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMMC) is proud to celebrate National Doctors’ Day on Thursday, March 30, 2023. This day is an opportunity to thank physicians for their efforts in providing high-quality healthcare to patients.
Medical Center recognizes Certified Nurses Day by thanking 217 Board Certified Nurses

Medical Center recognizes Certified Nurses Day by thanking 217 Board Certified Nurses
Treating Tuberculosis in Maine – an info session for providers

Bangor, Maine (March 8, 2023) – More than 1.7 billion people are estimated to be infected with Tuberculosis (TB) globally. Though TB is uncommon in Maine, many people with latent TB infection remain undiagnosed and at risk for re-activation of the infection. Re-activation can result in active TB disease and pose a significant risk to individuals as well as community health, as it is highly contagious and may cause outbreaks.
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center President Departing

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center President Departing
Congratulations to our newest DAISY Award Recipient

Help us congratulate our newest recipient of the DAISY Award, Caleb G., RN. Caleb came in on a day off to assist with transport home in an ambulance for a patient passing away.
Congratulations to our newest DAISY Award Recipient
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