Casco Bay Direct Primary Care

02/10/2026

Heart diease has been the leading cause of death in the United States for over a century, responsible for approximately 1 in 5 deaths. It remains the number killer of both men and women across most racial and ethnic groups. Make sure you know your risk and speak with your physician about how to improve your heart health!

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S. But it doesn’t have to be. That’s why knowing the steps for preventing heart disease is key.

02/08/2026

Measles is here in Maine. If you are uncertain about your vaccination status (particularly if you were vaccinated between 1963-1968), don't hesitate to reach out.

Maine has confirmed its first case of measles since 2019.
Measles is very contagious and can be dangerous. It spreads quickly among people who have not received the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. If you think you or your child may have measles, call your health care provider. They can help make arrangements to see you without risking the health of others. For more info, visit: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/news/maine-cdc-confirms-case-measles-maine-2026-02-06

01/21/2026

Our next book club will soon be here!
Make sure to mark Wednesday, February 4th, at 6pm on your calendar.
All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you!

01/16/2026

We are thrilled that Cara will be subleasing space from us and can't wait to see her physical therapy practice grow and thrive. If you are here for an appointment, make sure to give her a warm hello!

Delivering high quality personalized care in the comfort of your home

01/12/2026

Three women who feel passionately about Direct Primary Care.
Thrilled to announce:

Dr. Higgins has been elected President of The New England Direct Primary Care Alliance
Dr. Beall has been elected to The Board of Directors of The New England Direct Primary Care Alliance
Sarah Nadeau has taken on the position of Administrative Assistant for The New England Direct Primary Care Alliance
(don't panic!!! Sarah still works at Casco Bay DPC too)

We've got some work to do!

01/08/2026

Influenza (Flu) is here and it's NOT too late to get your Flu Shot!

The Dose (January 8)

12/08/2025

It was a busy Monday. Thankfully, we had extra help in the office today.

12/05/2025

Thank you to all who came out to brave a cold night. We had a wonderful time at our holiday party and hope you did too!

11/14/2025

Hoping to see friends, family, patients and colleagues!
Let's celebrate the season with laughter, sharing and community (and treats, of course).
All are welcome!

11/11/2025

This was a BIG week for women's health! The HHS Advances Women's Health, and removes midleading FDA warnings on Hormone Replacement Therapy.
If you've been hesitant about hormone therapy because of the old label language, now is a great time to revist the conversation with your physician.

FDA commissioner Dr. Marty Makary joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the agency's announcement Thursday that boxed warnings will be removed from many estrogen products used for hormone therapy, a treatment that helps alleviate the symptoms of menopause.

10/29/2025

Love seeing articles like these being published.
We know that having a personal relationship with our patients improves health outcomes, and articles like this show just that.
In this article it was shown that when you get to see your p*p regularly, you have:
1)Reduced mortality of patients
2)Reduced visits to the ER
3)Reduced hospital admissions

Is your P*P at a big practice, and you feel like you see someone new or get directed to urgent care everytime you are sick? This shows that seeing the physician that knows you keeps you healthier!
Direct Primary Care for the win!

Background Personal continuity is a hallmark for GPs but there is insufficient evidence to support its benefits in ordinary primary care populations. Aim To investigate the effects of GP personal continuity on the healthcare outcomes of primary care populations. Design and setting Systematic review....

10/28/2025

Our office was closed this afternoon as we focused on CPR and AED recertification. Did you know that October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month? We encourage individuals to learn CPR and be familiar with the use of AEDs (automated external defibrillators). Early CPR and defibrillation significantly IMPROVES survival rates.