Northern Light Health

Have you been putting off your colorectal cancer screening due to embarrassment? Recently Karin Cole, MD, Northern Light Mercy General Surgery stopped by WMTW to talk about colorectal cancer screenings. This was her advice to everyone “If you’re due for colorectal cancer screening, don’t skip it! Getting screened is the number one preventive measure we can take to protect ourselves. I would encourage everyone reading this to talk to their primary care provider and come up with a plan today.” To read more about screening options and how to overcome the fear and embarrassment, check out our latest blog article: https://ow.ly/kC2n50VnGVr

It's the first day of spring! What is your official sign spring is here in Maine?

Join us on the latest episode of Tim Talk as we dive into the power of aging with two incredible guests: Jessica Maurer, Executive Director of the Maine Council on Aging, and Catharine MacLaren, Ph.D., LCSW, CEAP, SHRM-SCP, Vice President of Talent and Diversity at Northern Light Health. In this episode, we explore the value in older workers, as we also address how to combat ageism in the workplace. Tune in to find the silver lining of Maine's aging population. https://ow.ly/HKN650VgO9K #TimTalk #Podcast #Aging #Workforce #Ageism #NorthernLightHealth

Like hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide, Northern Light Health continues to feel the immense pressure of higher operational costs, unsustainably low reimbursement rates, and a tight labor market. After lengthy and thoughtful consideration of many alternatives, the decision has been made to close Northern Light Inland Hospital and its associated services and clinics in Waterville on May 27. We are fully committed to helping patients navigate their care and supporting team members affected by this change. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-8AabfY

It's Daylight Savings and we're ready for longer days and dreaming of summer fun! What are you most looking forward to doing this summer?

Whether it's a mom, sister, grandmother, aunt, daughter, friend, or colleague, we all know some amazing women. Let's celebrate them! Show some love and appreciation to the women who help shape your life and make you smile on this International Women's Day by sharing a flower emoji just to say thank you! #IWD2025 #CelebrateWomen #NorthernLightHealth

We love our employees and how they rally for our patients! On this Employee Appreciation Day, our teams dressed in blue to bring awareness to the importance of colorectal cancer screening. Reach out to your provider to discuss options for screening - you have options. Help us celebrate our awesome teams by posting a kind emoji in the comments! #CRCS #ScreeningSavesLives #EmployeeAppreciation

?? It's time for a new episode of Pathways ?? Listen Now: https://lnkd.in/eCMsVhES 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 (Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician - Certified) 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.

Today is Black Balloon Day, a day to honor those lost to the opioid epidemic. ???? Let us use the day as an opportunity to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote harm reduction strategies. Together, we can support those affected by opioid use and work towards a healthier future for our state and the nation. #BlackBalloonDay #OverdoseAwareness

Do you have a highschooler? They can still sign up for the Youth Mental Health Summit on Thursday, March 13. It’s a full day workshop created by teens for their peers. Head over to https://lnkd.in/eVztV3rv and sign up before March 9. Here's a quick recap from last year's Youth Mental Health Summit - this year is set to be bigger and better!