FARMINGTON - Registrations are now being accepted for the next “Prescriptions for Health” presentation featuring Dr. Nancy Cummings, an orthopaedic surgeon affiliated with Franklin Health Orthopaedics. The presentation is part of Franklin Memorial Hospital’s monthly community health information series that is free and open to the public.
On Wednesday, Sept. 15, Dr. Cummings will speak on [...]
I have always wanted to hike to the top of a mountain.
Mainly so I can say to my coworkers on Monday morning, “Yeah, I climbed a mountain this weekend. What’d you do?”
FARMINGTON - If you suffer from a chronic disease, you’re not alone. Whether it’s diabetes, heart disease, chronic lung disease, or cancer, many members of our community need help managing their health or locating affordable health services.
Healthy Community Coalition is one of 28 Healthy Maine Partnerships that is spreading the word on resources available in [...]
FARMINGTON - A golf tournament to benefit the Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center will take place on Thursday, Sept. 9 with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start at the Wilson Lake Country Club in Wilton.
Highlights of the scrambles format tournament include closest to the pin contests, a longest drive contest, a 50/50 raffle, lunch, and [...]
FARMINGTON - Franklin Health Orthopaedics sports medicine clinic will be back in high gear on August 18 with a full complement of health care providers lending a comprehensive approach to the treatment of sports-related injuries.
Dr. Nancy Cummings
The weekly clinic is for individuals of all ages who suffer from a sports-related injury, elementary through college-age students, [...]
Below is the pollen and mold report for Aug. 4, 2010.
Exposure to pollen and molds can increase asthma symptoms and trigger hay fever or seasonal allergy symptoms. Common symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, coughing, and itchy, watery eyes. If you believe that you suffer from allergies, contact your doctor about the best way [...]
STRONG - Want to save money on health care, laboratory services and medications? Stop by Strong Area Health Center on Thursday, Aug. 12 at 177 North Main Street. Find out about programs that reduce health care costs. Pick up wellness tips for yourself and your family. Enter drawings and enjoy goodies. Call 207-684-4010 or visit [...]
FARMINGTON - Franklin Community Health Network (FCHN) invites interested members of the community to become an FCHN corporator and share in its governance.
Franklin Community Health Network is a locally controlled not-for-profit network of rural health care providers that integrates medicine, health education, and community involvement in Greater Franklin County. FCHN includes Franklin Memorial Hospital, Evergreen [...]
I have been getting a lot of questions about Healthy Community Coalition’s physical activity grant initiative, Mapping Our Footsteps, with many people expressing interest in the program, but hesitant because we use the phrase “hiking trails” quite a bit.
Barbara Drake and Tracy Polisky
FARMINGTON - Western Maine Community Action Health Services is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Barbara Drake and Tracy Polisky.
In her new role as Client Service Representative, Drake will be serve clients at both the STD Clinic and family planning services at the WMCA Health Services’ Lewiston location. Drake received [...]
