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Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital in Pittsfield, Maine.

Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital offers a wide range of both inpatient and outpatient services, including a Surgical Unit,
Medical-Surgical and Special Care Unit, Swing Bed Unit, Women’s Health Center, Rehabilitation centers in Newport and Pittsfield,
primary and walk-in-care medical offices in Clinton, Newport and Pittsfield and more than twenty specialty services.

01/30/2026

Snowboarding is an exciting winter sport, but it comes with increased risks to foot and ankle injuries over skiing. In fact, ankle sprains and fractures are the most frequent injury in snowboarding. Understanding these risks and how to prevent them can help you enjoy the slopes safely.

Joshua Mayich, MD, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot & ankle and trauma care at Northern Light Orthopedics in Presque Isle, tells us that this thrilling and healthy sport can be enjoyed safely with the right preparation and precautions. By wearing protective gear, building your strength and balance, choosing appropriate terrain for your skill level, and seeking prompt medical care when injured, you can significantly reduce your risk of foot and ankle injuries and spend more time enjoying the mountain.

For Dr. Mayich’s tips, please visit: https://ow.ly/C3Iq50Y63yg

01/29/2026

🤒The flu can knock you off your feet, but the best medicine usually starts at home.

Rest, drink fluids, and stay home to recover, but keep an eye on your symptoms. If symptoms become severe or don't improve, seek care.

Taking care of yourself helps take care of everyone. 💙

01/28/2026

Have you seen the time capsule inside of the SVH Main Entrance? It was placed more than 12 years ago and won’t be opened for another dozen years.

What do you think is inside? What would you have put in it? Let us know! 👇

01/23/2026

Sebasticook Valley Hospital announces schedule changes for Monday, January 26 due to the upcoming storm.

Northern Light Rehabilitation at 118 Moosehead Trail in Newport will be closed. Northern Light Rehabilitation at 141 Leighton Street in Pittsfield will be open until noon.

The SVH Courtesy Van will not run on Monday.

Our Primary Care practices will either have adjusted hours or will be closed. Please check below for your practice and care service options.

Primary Care, Newport Plaza – Open for scheduled patient appointments. Please call 207.368.5747 with questions or to reschedule an appointment.

Primary Care, Clinton – Closed. Staff will be answering calls and care questions during business hours – 207.426.0976.

Primary Care, Newport Triangle – Closed. Staff will be answering calls and care questions during business hours - 207.368.4292.

Primary Care, Pittsfield – Closed. Staff will be answering calls and care questions during business hours - 207.487.5154.

Primary Care, Unity – Closed. Staff will be answering calls and care questions during business hours - 207.948.2100.

Please note: WorkHealth at Sebasticook Valley Hospital will be open normal hours.

If you have a medical emergency, please go to your nearest emergency department or call 911 – we’re here for you if you need us.

01/22/2026

It was just three months ago that we gathered on a crisp autumn day for the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. More than 100 walkers and volunteers came together in a sea of pink to raise $10,500 to improve access to screening right here in Pittsfield. We're grateful for every step taken and every life touched. 🩷

Did you join us at the walk, and did you walk for someone special in your life? Let us know!

01/21/2026

Whether you are just shoveling snow from your doorstep or tackling your entire driveway, you could end of with an injury this winter. To help avoid that, we’ve asked Rachel Emery, a physical therapist at Northern Light Rehabilitation, to share some shoveling tips.

• Start with a warm-up. Cold muscles can strain more easily. Consider shoulder rolls, neck rolls, and marching in place.

• Choose the right shovel for you. It should be long enough so when you push it your knees are slightly bent, and your trunk is pitched forward just slightly. Your shovel blade should be light and small as to avoid overloading.

• Keep a wide stance, and wear boots that grip. When you hold the shovel, your hands should be at least 12 inches apart.

• To avoid twisting, step in the direction you want to toss the snow and toss it forward/lift the shovel with your legs. Or push the snow forward.

• Stand up periodically to relieve pressure from your low back.

• Take it slow and break up the work into manageable chunks. If you can't say a full sentence, you are working too hard.

• Stop immediately if you have signs of a heart attack, such as dizziness or chest tightness.

Our team in Northern Light Rehabilitation wishes you safe shoveling this winter season!

01/17/2026

While today is normally a day where people would ditch their New Year’s resolutions, we wanted to take time to let you know that it’s okay if you aren’t on track with your resolutions but still want to succeed.

Look at your goals you’ve set. Is there a way to make some slight adjustments to achieve that first step? “We constantly set goals for ourselves that we feel we easily should be able to achieve, but our skills vary day to day which influences our behavior. Looking at this with goal setting can really make a positive impact,” says Angela Haley, LCPC, CCS, clinical manager of inpatient services at Northern Light Acadia Hospital.

For example, let’s say you drink three cups of coffee a day, and want to get down to one cup a day. Instead of trying to get down to one cup immediately, maybe try only drinking two cups for a day. Then drop it down to one in a couple of weeks. This small change help makes your goal more achievable.

If you also need a cheat day, take it. Have a day of fun and then get back on track the next day.

01/16/2026

Everyone has their reasons why they get vaccines. What’s your why?

• I do it for my aging parents who are vulnerable to getting sick.
• I do it for my kids – with them being surrounded by so many other kids, they’re constantly surrounded by germs. It helps protect me and my kids.
• I do it for my co-workers. Some of them have health challenges and we are all together a lot of the time, so when we all get vaccines, we help protect one another.
• I do it because I feel it’s the right thing for me to do.

Whatever your reasons, there’s still time to get in and get your flu and Covid vaccines. Follow up with your primary care practitioner, or visit https://ow.ly/7RoC50XY9TT to schedule an appointment with Northern Light Pharmacy.

01/15/2026

A year ago Sebasticook Valley Hospital announced that it had received two chest compression devices, made possible by a grant through the Maine Emergency Medical Services Stabilization Program. According to Michael St. Laurent, EMT-P, manager of EMS operations, “Manual chest compressions require swapping out the person doing compressions every two minutes. This can be challenging, and we are often reliant on local emergency services teams to assist. These devices will relieve the need for additional manpower and allow EMS personnel to attend to other urgent matters such as airway management, IV access, and medication administration."

We're happy to report that one year later, the devices continue to help our EMS team provide timely, quality care. The devices are one of many important tools that our EMTs rely on in the moments that matter most.

01/13/2026

New Year, Strong Beginnings 🤍

The start of a new year is a reminder that every family deserves support. Breastfeeding provides important health benefits for babies and parents—and no one should have to figure it out alone. Community and healthcare support can make all the difference.

Here’s to healthy beginnings in the year ahead.

01/13/2026

We love to celebrate our True North superstars!

Our annual True North Trailblazer Awards are annual recognitions that honor employees who exemplify a profound and impactful dedication to the Northern Light Health promise. We’re proud to recognize our Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital honorees, all of whom were also nominated for our systemwide True North Awards:

Beth Ross, RN – Trailblazer Guiding the Way Award
Lauren Roi, RN – Trailblazer Seeing the Individual Award
Abby Pelletier, RN – Trailblazer Raising Quality Award
Tasha Pratt – Trailblazer Making Access Easy Award
Sandra (Sandy) Gerry – Trailblazer Shining Star Award
Podiatry Team – Trailblazer Constellation Award

Congratulations to each of the honorees for their selection at our local hospital level! This is a very talented, compassionate, well-deserving group who we are very proud to have represent us.

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