Northern Light Mercy Hospital

11/21/2025

On Wednesday, our mobile mammography team brought high-quality breast cancer screening directly to Windham! 🚐💗

By delivering 3D mammograms in the community, we’re removing barriers and making it easier for women to get the screenings they deserve close to home and on their schedule. Learn more about the schedule here: https://northernlighthealth.org/mobilemammo

📸 Photos from the visit are featured below. Thank you to our incredible team and the Windham community for helping make access to care easier for everyone!

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

11/12/2025

Each year, we gather to celebrate the incredible people who make Mercy such a special place. This year, we recognized 168 dedicated staff members who together have given more than 2,170 years of service to our patients, each other, and our community. Please join us in congratulating and thanking our remarkable colleagues!

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. ❤️

11/09/2025

We’re proud to recognize Dr. Lynn McGrath, a spine surgeon at Mercy Hospital, for his volunteer work with Return to Duty, a national nonprofit that assists active-duty and retired members of the U.S. military’s special forces receive the spinal care they need. Through his expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery, Dr. McGrath is helping to restore mobility and quality of life for those who have given so much for our country.

Read more here: https://www.pressherald.com/2025/11/09/maine-doctor-heals-military-special-forces-members-with-spine-surgeries/

Learn more about Dr. McGrath's spine surgery practice here: https://northernlighthealth.org/Our-System/Mercy-Hospital/Locations/Spine-Surgery

Dr. Lynn McGrath of Mercy Hospital volunteers with Return to Duty, which helps active duty or retired special forces members access less-invasive spine surgeries.

11/07/2025

This week, we’re proud to celebrate our incredible radiologic technologists! From capturing precise diagnostic images to ensuring patient comfort and safety, our radiology team combines technical expertise with deep compassion. Their work touches nearly every area of care, helping our providers see what can’t be seen and helping our patients find answers and peace of mind.

Their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence make a difference every single day, and we’re so grateful for the positive impact you bring to Northern Light Mercy Hospital and the people we serve.

Thank you for all you do. Happy Rad Tech Week!

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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10/28/2025

Mercy Hospital has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2026. Hospitals from all states were eligible for the ranking and included in the nationwide survey. Mercy Hospital also received recognition for its patient experience metrics. According to Newsweek, data sources used for the evaluation include:
• Quality metrics from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the AHA Annual Survey of Hospitals Database
• Results from patient experience surveys
• Online survey among medical professionals

More information can be found here:

Newsweek and Statista are proud to present America’s Best-in-State Hospitals 2026, recognizing 800 top hospitals nationwide.

10/25/2025

This past Sunday, our team proudly joined the community at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk — an inspiring event organized by the American Cancer Society. We walked alongside survivors, families, caregivers, and friends — all united by a shared commitment to raise awareness, support those impacted by breast cancer, and help advance life-saving research.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated, supported, and cheered us on. Together, we’re making a difference and moving closer to a future without breast cancer.

10/24/2025

This week, we’re proud to celebrate our incredible team of respiratory therapists!n Every day, these skilled professionals play a vital role in helping our patients breathe easier, recover faster, and live healthier lives. Their expertise, dedication, and compassion make a difference for patients and families across our community.

Please join us in thanking our respiratory therapists for all they do!

10/24/2025

Do you put off mammograms because you don’t want to feel like a waffle in a waffle-iron? Here are four things you can do to make things go more smoothly.

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10/24/2025

This past Sunday, our team proudly joined the community at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk — an inspiring event organized by the American Cancer Society.

We walked alongside survivors, families, caregivers, and friends — all united by a shared commitment to raise awareness, support those impacted by breast cancer, and help advance life-saving research.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated, supported, and cheered us on. Together, we’re making a difference and moving closer to a future without breast cancer.