Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital

12/30/2025

Introducing you to James Culver, MD, a member of our Northern Light Women's Health team.

It's a great time to schedule your annual exam - we have appointments available. Call 207.664.5650 today.

12/30/2025

Do you know the best tips to keep your baby safe while they sleep?

This is how our amazing labor and delivery team educate patients about safe sleep.

1. Place baby on their back to sleep every time.
2. Place baby on a firm, flat mattress.
4. Room share (not bed share) for at least the first 6 months.
5. Nothing in the crib, except for a tightly fitted sheet and pacifier if using one.
6. Use of pacifier for naps and at night.
7. Avoid smoking, va**ng, and impairment while caring for your baby.
8. Dress the baby for sleep to avoid over heating (no hats).
9. Attend all scheduled visits with the baby’s provider.
10. Exercise caution when purchasing baby products and devices. Ensure their safety for safe sleep.
11. Share these Safe Sleep tips with your community.

Also, during the winter months, be sure to keep the bedroom at a comfortable temperature (not too hot, not too cool) to ensure a safe sleep environment.

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Cribs for Kids® National Infant Safe Sleep Initiative

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Cribs for Kids® National Infant Safe Sleep Initiative

12/29/2025

The Northern Light Pediatric Care staff in Ellsworth recognized their patients would benefit from having healthy snacks available in the practice. While the hospitals support a number of food security initiatives - this program gives KIDS access to some healthy choices during their visit.

Thanks to donor support of the Maine Coast Hospital Patient Assistance Program Fund, and a healthy kids initiative, the Healthy Snacks for KIDS shelf was born. Anyone can donate: https://give.northernlighthealth.org/campaign/651314/donate

Director of philanthropy Sarah Joy and practice manager Cassie Kimball.

12/24/2025

We know how hard it is to be in the hospital this time of year. To spread holiday cheer and comfort this Christmas Eve, our care teams are delivering these cozy blankets to our patients.

Donor support for Patient Assistance funds special programs like this. Are you interested in learning more? Please contact director of philanthropy Sarah Joy at sejoy@northernlight.org or visit: https://ow.ly/VvCj50XNrQF

Helping us get ready for this special delivery is Jennifer Greenier, RN, director of quality at Blue Hill and Maine Coast Hospitals.

12/22/2025

Have you met Dr. Duffey?
Staying active is important in the winter and so is staying injury-free. James Duffey, MD, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine provider recently joined our Northern Light Orthopedics team in Ellsworth.

In this Healthy Living segment, he shares some ways to avoid common cold-weather injuries and making the most of the season: https://ow.ly/Yw1P50XMFIm

12/19/2025

Introducing you to Dr. Wesley, a member of our Northern Light Women's Health team.

It's a great time to call and schedule your annual exam - we have appointments available. Call 207.664.5650 today.

12/17/2025

Woo-hoo! We welcomed this year's 300th baby at Maine Coast this week!

Our incredible care teams including OB-GYNs, certified nurse midwives, RNs and staff are the best. Meet RNs Carol Gifford, Libby Arthers, and Ella Campbell - the crew that helped deliver #300 in our beautiful Dixon Family Birthing Center.

Looking for prenatal or family planning care? Call 664-5650 to schedule an appointment with our Women's Health team today.

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

11/13/2025

Thanks a bunch, Stanley Subaru! We are so appreciative of your continued support and are honored to live and work in this special community with YOU.

We're proud to announce that we've delivered our Test Drive for a Cure donation check to the Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital Mary Dow Center for Cancer Care!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and took a test drive during our event! Your participation helped us support an incredible local organization that provides compassionate care to so many in our community, and we truly could not have done this without your help.

At Stanley Subaru, we’re always grateful for the opportunity to give back and make a difference right here at home.

11/11/2025

Today, we honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving our country in our armed forces. This includes many of our own employees across the Northern Light Health system. Thank you for your service. You are our true heroes! Help us show some love and gratitude by sharing a kind word below. ❤️

10/29/2025

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Maine women, with more than 1,400 new diagnoses annually in the state, and about one in eight women in the US. When caught at an early stage, the 5-year survival rate is 99%.

Scheduling a screening mammogram today:
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10/27/2025

October is Physical Therapy month!

Physical therapy changes lives - helping patients overcome injuries, with post-surgery recovery, with chronic pain and so much more. Recently, a patient who "highly recommends" the Bucksport PT team shared: "I wish I hadn’t waited so long. They got me back running in four weeks."

Here's the team (wearing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness month.)