Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital

03/27/2026

Say Hello to Kyro. Don't you just want to squeeze those cheeks!!! He's just 24 hours old at the time of this pic! Coming into the world is pretty hard work so he's sleeping soundly. Safe sleep is so important for infants, and there are these great newfangled outfits to safely swaddle a toddler. Check out the video to learn safe swaddling from one of our fabulous nurses, Krista! Oh and wait til the end of the video and make sure the sound is up if you want to hear how cute and peaceful a sleeping baby sounds! For more information on safe sleep, visit our resource page at https://ow.ly/H4w450YyESJ Cribs for Kids® National Infant Safe Sleep Initiative Safe Sleep for ME

03/25/2026

Sheena Whittaker, MD is working hard to help parents understand the importance of childhood vaccines.
"Whittaker said losing herd immunity, or group protection against disease, is dangerous for people who are immunocompromised or at higher risk for vaccine complications."

Pediatricians say the reluctance they're seeing in Maine is tied to federal rollback of childhood vaccine guidelines.

03/11/2026

While some may think concussions aren’t serious, they are actually a mild form of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

3 things you should know about concussions

1. They happen more often than you think.
Concussions can happen from blows to the head during sports activities or accidents, or may result from simple mishaps, like walking into a door and banging your head.

2. Symptoms aren’t always obvious.
Common symptoms can be easy to spot – headaches, dizziness, nausea, and hearing or vision problems. Less common symptoms are harder – sleep difficulties, depression, anxiety, and slower-than-normal reaction time.

3. Screen time, alcohol, and caffeine all impact recovery.
Avoid screen time in the first 48 hours of recovery. Limit both caffeine and alcohol consumption during recovery.

To read about Carly Guerrette’s personal experience with a concussion, click here:https://ow.ly/VJFX50YrLXg

03/06/2026

For Social Work Awareness Month, we celebrate the unique, integral role medical social workers play within our healthcare system.

Medical social workers help navigate, and co-coordinate patient-centered care plans; advocate; educate about available treatment options, resources, and services; and provide support during crises.

For hospice patients, social workers ensure end-of-life goals are respected; provide advanced care planning; emotional and psychological support; connect families with community resources; and offer caregiver support.

💙 We honor and recognize your compassion, professionalism, and dedication to patient care - thank you! 💙

Featured are some of our incredible social workers!

03/03/2026

Excited to participate in this year's Aspirations Fair with the Noontime Rotary Club of Ellsworth!

03/03/2026

Maine Coast Hospital is proud of the new "post-birth alert" bracelet program. Along with all Northern Light Health Birthing Units, Maine Coast is looking out for the health and safety of new moms. Thanks to NEWS CENTER Maine for stopping by to learn more.

The orange bracelets are worn directly after childbirth and serve as a signal to health care providers that a patient could be at high-risk of a complication.

02/24/2026

Meet Mary Richardson, an education specialist at Northern Light Acadia Hospital and someone who has gone through our eating disorder program six years ago.

Mary gives some great advice for those who are hesitant about taking the initial step into getting treatment for an eating disorder. Listen below.

If you’d like to hear more of Mary’s story, be sure to come to our community health forum that is being held this Wednesday from 6 to 7:30pm in the Penobscot Conference Room at Northern Light Acadia Hospital as she is one of our panelists!

To sign up, visit https://ow.ly/bukb50YkoT8 or check out the event at https://ow.ly/lKBW50Yksn9.

02/23/2026

As vaccine recommendations evolve, one thing stays the same: our shared commitment to keeping kids healthy. If you have questions about vaccinating your child, we’re here to help. Here’s a good place to start: https://ow.ly/2bLr50YhTuS

02/20/2026

Did you know that 9% of the US population (about 30 million Americans) will experience an eating disorder at some point in their lives? Eating disorders can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, s*x, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. That’s why it’s important to raise awareness and promote a message of recovery.

Join us on Wednesday, February 25, from 6 to 7:30pm in the Penobscot Conference Room at Northern Light Acadia Hospital for a free community health forum that will facilitate conversation around this important and growing health concern.

The event is in person, but there is also a virtual option as well. To learn more, visit https://ow.ly/VSs050Yi3Hi or visit https://ow.ly/mTQI50Yi3Hh.

02/19/2026

Have you ever wondered what the process is for a stress test? Morgan Mazzei, our patient experience program manager, gives us a walkthrough of what a stress test looks like and what to expect.

Check out the video below to learn more!

Want more tips on how to take care of your heart? Check out our top tips here:

02/14/2026

This Heart Month, let’s settle the score: cardio or strength training for heart health?

Spoiler from Northern Light Sports Health expert Lucas Bartlett: You need both. 💪❤️

Endurance keeps your heart rate up. Resistance gives it a powerful boost. Together? They’re a dynamic duo.

Keep your heart strong—mix it up and move it daily! Learn how at https://ow.ly/MiXG50Yfaaw

02/11/2026

Keep your heart pumping and your body moving. It doesn't take a huge workout for hours at a time, gentle movement is all you need. Do some squats when you're brushing your teeth, or when you're sitting watching tv, get up every once in a while, and just do some stretching. It doesn't take much, but your heart will appreciate it!

For more information on how to take care of your heart including heart healthy recipes, visit https://ow.ly/7OHi50Ycezr.