Northern Light Mercy Hospital

02/22/2026

❄️ Storm Update for Monday

Due to the approaching storm, all primary care locations and our outpatient physical therapy center will be closed tomorrow.

Northern Light Mercy Walk-In Care in Gorham and Windham will be open from 8 am to noon.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Please stay safe and take care while traveling tomorrow.

02/20/2026

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: https://ow.ly/eR3s50Y9gER

02/17/2026

Looking for care that fits your schedule? It’s easy to hold your place in line at Northern Light Mercy Walk-In Care in Gorham and Windham: https://ow.ly/1qLA50Ycshu

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/O6eX50Yfaav

02/12/2026

Dr. Benjamin Schwartz, a cardiologist at Northern Light Mercy Cardiovascular Care in Portland, joined WMTW for their monthly health segment to discuss tips on how to understand heart health and early warning signs.

Learn more about Dr. Schwartz here: https://appointments.northernlighthealth.org/provider/benjamin-schwartz/5799392

For American Heart Month, doctors at Northern Light Health in Portland are sharing potentially life-saving cardiovascular health guidance

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/lGIE50Ycezm.

02/06/2026

Basketball is a popular school sport in Maine, and the thrill of tournament time is nearly upon us! But did you know that high school basketball has among the highest ankle sprain rates of all sports, with injury rates increasing over the past decade.

Joshua Mayich, MD, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot & ankle and trauma care at Northern Light Orthopedics in Presque Isle, shares these tips for preventing injuries for ball players, as well as some guidance for returning to play after an injury.

Know your risk
• Have you had a sprain or injury before? Your risk is increased by 98%!
• Contact increases your risk. Those who live “in the paint” need to be extra aware.
• A family history of ankle injuries increases your risk.

Injury Prevention
• Warmup: A 10-minute warm-up including strength, balance, agility, and aerobic components reduces your risk of injury.
• Ankle bracing: Both lace-up and semi-rigid braces greatly reduce ankle sprain risk.
• Training: Balance and coordination exercises improve control and reduce injury risk.

Rehabilitation and Return to Play
• Complete your therapy! If you’ve gotten an injury and were prescribed treatment – following through with it to the end leads to a much lower risk of re-injury.
• Address modifiable risk factors, such as body mass index, muscle strength, and ankle flexibility.

We wish all of our local high school basketball teams good luck and safe playing for the rest of their season and during the regional and state tournaments.

02/06/2026

Today, teams across Northern Light Health and Mercy Hospital wore red in support of Go Red for Women, a national movement focused on raising awareness about heart disease in women. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women, yet many cases are preventable with early awareness and healthy lifestyle choices.

Our staff showed up in red to promote conversation and highlight the importance of prevention. In the cardiology office (pictured), the energy was high, with some fun Super Bowl excitement mixed in as we head into the weekend. The spirit of today's national observation is simple but very important: take care of your heart and encourage the women in your life to do the same.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped bring attention to a cause that affects families in every community we serve.

02/06/2026

Join our team!

We’re hiring registered nurses to join the incredible care teams at Northern Light Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine.

We have full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities available across a wide range of specialties, including:

• Emergency Department (ED)
• Float Pool
• Gastro
• ICU
• Med/Surg
• OB/GYN
• Operating Room (OR)
• Pain Management
• Primary Care
• Surgical Services

At Mercy, you’ll find a supportive, mission-driven culture where nurses are valued, respected, and empowered to grow. Enjoy meaningful work, strong teamwork, and the unmatched lifestyle of coastal Portland—where career fulfillment meets community, culture, and the coast.

✨ Take the next step in your nursing career and care for your community close to home.
👉 Apply today: https://ow.ly/rLiu50XVxrt
📱Or text "Mercy RN" to 207.506.0033

02/06/2026

Happy PeriAnesthesia Nurse Awareness Week! Our recovery room teams care for patients at some of their most vulnerable moments, preparing them for surgery and supporting them as they wake and recover. Thank you to our entire team for all you do to keep our patients safe every day. 💙

02/04/2026

It can be hard to know what to say (and what not to say) to patients with cancer. On World Cancer Day, we wanted to share some tips to help you navigate conversations with loved ones on a cancer journey.

Be a good listener and be sincere.

To learn more tips on what you can do and actions you can take, visit https://ow.ly/ukJw50Y7M6h

02/04/2026

We are pleased to announce that our childbirth education department is growing! In addition to our popular birth journey and breast connection classes, we also offer sibling, grandparent, and infant safety classes.

All classes are offered monthly on Monday and Tuesday evenings at The Birthplace. For details, including class descriptions, date and time of classes, and how to register, please visit: http://northernlighthealth.org/Childbirth-Classes

We can’t wait to meet you!