Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

11/27/2025

We’re grateful today for our paws-itively amazing therapy dog volunteers! 🐾

🐶 At Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, we’re so thankful for our incredible teams—both two-legged and four-legged—who bring comfort, smiles, and science-backed healing to our patients. 💙 Dogs are amazing companions during recovery because their presence alone can lower stress and blood pressure, which helps the body heal faster. That’s the power of paw-sitive vibes! 🌟

Today and every day, we’re thankful for these furry heroes and their humans for making a real difference in our care. We’re so lucky to have you all on Team EMMC!

11/26/2025

On November 18, a new sound rang through Grant 8 Pediatrics at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center—not alarms or even newborn baby chimes, but of hope. 🛎️💙

The unit was gifted the Journey Bell, a beautiful tribute from the Nickerson family and the Brady Nickerson Foundation. It’s a bell with purpose: not just marking the end of treatment but honoring every brave step along the way.

Angel Nickerson, a 25-year CNA at EMMC, once cared for kids here—and later, watched the same team care for her son Brady during his courageous fight. After losing him in 2019, she turned grief into grace, founding the foundation that bares Brady's name to lift up young patients and the staff who stand with them.

Many on Grant 8 know Angel. Some cared for Brady. This bell is personal for us. It’s for the kids, the team, and the shared journey of courage, love, and resilience.

We sincerely thank the Nickerson family and the Brady Nickerson Foundation for this wonderful gift, a lovely reminder that even in hard times, hope can ring loud. 🌟

11/26/2025

Did you know that smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer? We talked to Amy McClary, BSN, RN, patient navigator, Northern Light Lung Cancer Screening Program, about what patients may or may not see for symptoms.

Check out more of what she says below!

For more information, visit https://ow.ly/aM9e50XptxN.

11/22/2025

Did you know that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States? There is a common misconception that you can tell if you have lung cancer, but in its early stages, when it’s most treatable, you may not notice anything different. That's why getting annual screenings is important.

Amy McClary, BSN, RN, patient navigator, Northern Light Lung Cancer Screening Program at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, explains what the program is and the criteria that must be met to qualify.

For more information, visit https://ow.ly/ZqjU50Xpttc.

11/20/2025

Is smoking keeping you from doing the things you love? Now is the perfect time to start thinking about your lung health.

Read more about what happens when someone quits smoking - improvements happen as early as 12 hours later, and in two weeks, lung function improves Check out a timeline of what happens once you quit: https://ow.ly/3RuM50Xu5Q1

If you’re thinking about quitting, the Maine To***co QuitLink can answer your questions and offer friendly support. To learn more, call 1.800.207.1230 or visit https://ow.ly/6V0A50XuiLR

11/20/2025

If you've lost a loved one and find yourself less than excited about the upcoming holidays, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center has partnered with All Souls Congregational Church in Bangor to offer help and hope. "A Place at the Table" gathering takes place this evening starting at 5:30. Watch to learn more.

The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday night.

11/19/2025

Congratulations to our Surgical Weight Loss Team for earning the prestigious distinction of Surgical Quality Partner (SQP) from the American College of Surgeons (ACS)'s Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) for the years 2025-2028!

Read more here: https://ow.ly/RX4o50XtOp5

11/15/2025

Big congrats to Team EMMC! 🎉

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center learned this week that we've earned another "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group—a distinction we've proudly held since the spring of 2023! This elite honor reflects our team’s unwavering commitment to putting safety first, every single day. Thanks to every member who speaks up, steps in, and shows up to protect our patients. You make the difference. 🛡️ Read more at https://ow.ly/E38Z50XrYls

11/14/2025

Today’s Healthcare Career Fair at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center was absolutely buzzing! 🌟 Nearly 250 students from 12 high schools and three colleges from across the region came ready to explore their future, and 22 departments—from Pediatric ICU to Emergency, Cardiac Care, Imaging, and more—showed off what makes healthcare so special. 🤍

Huge shoutout to every team member who shared their passion and expertise—you didn’t just represent your roles, you inspired the next generation of caregivers. 🙌 So much energy, so many dreams in the room… this is how great careers in healthcare begin! 💡

11/14/2025

A few weeks ago, the Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Community Cancer Council got an inside look at the future of cancer care during an interactive tour of our robotic surgery suite—led by Dr. Brad Waddell and Dr. Maxine Miller. 🏥✨

Council members and special guests explored leading-edge technology that is transforming cancer treatment right here in Maine, deepening their understanding of surgical advances and how they can support initiatives that truly make a difference for our patients.

“This was an evening I’ll never forget,” said one attendee. “Amazing people, facility, and experience.”

We are grateful to the surgeons, staff, and cancer care advocates who are driving progress in cancer care across our region. 🙌💙

11/12/2025

How are your lungs? At Northern Light Health, our Lung Cancer Screening Program helps detect lung cancer at early stages. Since 2014, the program has screened more than 11,000 patients with a low-dose CT. Amy McClary, BSN, RN, patient navigator, Northern Light Lung Cancer Screening Program, explains the process.

For more information, visit https://ow.ly/zmb350Xptow.