Pay My Bill Patient Login Give MENU News 2021 2020 2019 2018 News Click here for our latest press briefing Lead Gift for Cancer Genomics Research Northern Light Cancer Care receives lead gift for cancer genomics research Antibiotics aren’t always the answer Work Force EAP Offering Free Support Services Work Force EAP offering free support services to all healthcare and frontline workers statewide. COVID-19 Boosters for Ages 18+ Northern Light Health prepared to provide COVID-19 Booster doses to any eligible citizen age 18+ On the Front Lines During COVID-19 Our staff care for patients with COVID-19 in hospitals, homes, and even in the skies over Maine. These are their stories. NLH Launches COVID-19 Digital Vaccine Card Ensuring you always have access to your COVID-19 vaccination information just got easier. Northern Light Health is pleased to announce that COVID-19 vaccination records are now available as SMART Health Cards through our patient portal website and app. Grant to Improve Healthcare Access Northern Light Health receives $250,000 Grant to improve healthcare access for marginalized people across Maine Immigration and Health Care Solutions Northern Light Health Participates in National Briefing on Immigration and Health Care Solutions Screening Event of LGBT Elders Documentary Award-winning documentary Gen Silent addresses challenges facing LGBT older adults Invitation to identify priority health needs Community members from across Maine are invited to participate in regional community health forums to help build a brighter future for Maine. From Maine To India Helping COVID-19 patients half a world away "Swab and Go" Testing Sites Closing As the number of Mainers vaccinated against COVID-19 continues to expand and cases decrease, Northern Light Health continues to respond to the pandemic in real time based upon the needs of our communities. Improving facilities for psychiatric care in Maine To address urgent need for psychiatric care in Maine, Acadia Hospital seeks to improve hospital’s facilities Nursing School Receives Grant for Diversity Increasing the diversity of Maine’s workforce in nursing is the focus of a more than $1.7 million grant from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration to the University of Maine School of Nursing, in partnership with Northern Light Health and Morgan State University. Critically needed supplies donated to India Northern Light Health donates critically needed supplies to India to address pandemic crisis Minimum starting rate increase across organization Northern Light Health announced today that it will increase its minimum starting rate to $15 an hour across the organization. The adjustment has already begun and will be complete by June 1, 2021 Vaccinating Maine - We got that! They asked. We delivered. We knew that we needed to move quickly once the Maine CDC shared with us that they would receive enough shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine to begin mass vaccinations. Coming Up to Bat For Your COVID-19 Vaccine Slugger and Northern Light Mercy Hospital remind you to get your COVID vaccine, so more of us can sing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” at an actual ballgame this year! The Future of healthcare in Hancock and Piscataquis Counties Northern Light Health Annual Report 2020 Healthcare Heroes featured in 2020 Northern Light Health Annual Report. Governor Mills Visits Cross Insurance Center Vaccination Site Governor Mills visits the Northern Light Health COVID-19 Bangor Vaccination Site at the Cross Insurance Center Dr. Nirav Shah Visits Northern Light Vaccination Site This morning, Nirav Shah, MD, JD, director of the Maine CDC, visited the Northern Light Health COVID-19 Bangor Vaccination Site at the Cross Insurance Center. Dr. Shah came to tour the facility and learn more about the site’s operations. Northern Light Health invests more than $260M in Maine communities Cross Insurance Center named COVID-19 community vaccination center for Bangor region In an effort to get people vaccinated faster and more efficiently, beginning February 2, Northern Light Health will offer community vaccinations for those 70 and over at the Cross Insurance Center. Governor Mills receives COVID-19 vaccine from James Jarvis, MD Today James Jarvis, MD, FAAFP, physician leader for Incident Command, Northern Light Health, and director, Clinical Education, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, gave Governor Mills her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Blaine House. Maine Health Care Financial Relief Grant Program funds help with Northern Light Health’s COVID-19 response and recovery Eight Northern Light Health hospitals will soon receive $100,000 each to assist in covering losses experienced as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and our critical public health response. Three Health Systems Important Message for Mainers Northern Light Health, Central Maine Healthcare, and MaineGeneral Health come together with an important message for Mainers Northern Light Health Alliance Gift Northern Light Health provides $10K to help ensure Maine people have access to behavioral health resources during the pandemic COVID-19 Outbreak at Northern Light Medical Transport Dexter Location Northern Light Medical Transport is reporting a COVID-19 outbreak at our Dexter facility. Employees fight food insecurity head-on Northern Light Health has prioritized food insecurity in its Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) for years. The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the need and affected individuals, families, and communities in many ways. S&P and Moody’s Rating Updates Released Northern Light Health is pleased that Standard and Poor’s (S&P) and Moody’s Investors Service have affirmed our BBB and Ba1 respective ratings. Acadia's Scott Oxley to speak on Senator King's telehealth panel discussion Acadia's Scott Oxley to speak on Senator King's panel discussion on telehealth Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Northern Light Inland Hospital Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Northern Light Inland Hospital Northern Light Health Discusses Social and Medical Justice in New Podcast Northern Light Health openly welcomes discussions about social and medical justice with new podcast, Tim Talk Northern Light Health supports Racial Justice Fund Northern Light Health joins other corporate and philanthropic leaders in donating more than a quarter-million dollars to launch Racial Justice Fund in Maine. NLH receives Federal Grant to Combat Opioid Crisis Northern Light Health has received a $1 Million Federal Grant to support community efforts towards establishing or enhancing opioid use prevention, treatment, and recovery services in rural communities served by our healthcare system. Solving a shortage The Supply Chain team at Northern Light is working with the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the university to do something neither has ever done before. New Board Leadership Elected Northern Light Health Board of Directors elects new chair, vice chair at annual meeting Work Health expanding to Ellsworth Work Health, LLC, an occupational health program that partners with employers and communities to help employees stay healthy and heal when they are injured, is excited to announce the July 6th opening of an Ellsworth location. See How Safer Care Works At Northern Light Health we’ve always been here to care for our communities, and we’re still ready for you. COVID-19 has changed many parts of our lives, but it is safe for you to access the care you need now, from a visit to your primary care provider to emergency care at any one of our hospitals. Darling's Ice Cream for a Cause Northern Light Cancer Care patients get tasty support from Darling’s Ice Cream for a Cause Plan to Promote Social and Medical Justice Announced Northern Light Health sets plan towards building a strong future for social and medical justice Embracing Our Fellow Citizens and Guests A Reflection on Embracing Our Fellow Citizens and Guests Community "Mask Up for ME" campaign launched The Community Health Leadership Board (CHLB) kicks off a regional campaign encouraging friends and neighbors to wear a mask when in public, and donate a mask to those in need. Celebrating our employees during Hospital Week Hospital Week is not only a celebration of hospitals, but of health systems and healthcare workers throughout the nation who dedicate their careers to keeping our communities healthy and guiding families and individuals through the care experience. Northern Light Health merger provides new resources for Mayo On March 1, Mayo became a member of Northern Light Health. This article highlights some of the ways both Northern Light Mayo and the system have been able to support one another during this challenging pandemic. Digital Thank You Board Launched Today, Northern Light Health launched a digital thank you board for community members to share their appreciation. Virtual Press Conference – April 15, 2020 Dr. James Jarvis talked virtually with media outlets on April 15 about Northern Light Health’s response to COVID-19 Message to Staff on COVID-19 Response A special message to Northern Light Health staff from President and CEO, Tim Dentry, on the COVID-19 response Pharmacy changes to curbside pick-up Northern Light Pharmacy changes to curbside pick-up beginning April 8 3 Alternative Ways to Get Your Prescriptions Northern Light Pharmacy recommends alternative methods to pick up medications Northern Light Health announces changes in response to COVID-19 For the safety of our patients, families, caregivers, staff, and others in our communities, Northern Light Health has announced temporary changes to our normal operations to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and ensure that all who need it receive medical care. Novel Coronavirus Information (COVID-19) Northern Light Health, like other hospital systems across the country, prepares for events like this all year long through disaster management planning and training. Northern Light Health is taking the steps necessary to ensure the safety of our staff and patients in anticipation of the spread of this disease. New Collaboration to Strengthen Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services in Maine Northern Light Acadia Hospital has joined the Hazelden Betty Ford Patient Care Network, a partnership that will strengthen substance use disorder treatment services for individuals and families in Maine. Leadership Changes at Northern Light Hospitals Long-time Northern Light Inland Hospital president retiring; new leadership changes planned Mayo Regional Joins Northern Light Health Mayo Regional Hospital officially becomes the tenth hospital of Northern Light Health Annual Report for 2019 From Alzheimer’s research to new treatment methods for Opioid Misuse, Northern Light Health releases it’s 2019 Annual Report Northern Light Health hospitals achieve national “first” for commitment to safe sleep for infants Northern Light Health recently became the first healthcare system in the country to have all of its birthing hospitals named Gold Safe Sleep Champions by the Cribs for Kids® National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program. Certificate of Need Approved for Mayo State of Maine grants Certificate of Need approval for affiliation of Mayo Regional Hospital and Northern Light Health $220M Invested for Maine Communities Northern Light Health invests more than $220M to help create a brighter future for Maine communities Preventing Patient-to-Patient Assaults with CUSP Patient assaults were becoming an issue among Northern Light Acadia Hospital’s adolescent patients. Learn how frontline team members drove change by using CUSP to improve the safety of everyone. One call starts it all Their work is largely hidden from view for most of our patients, but this team plays a critical role in the lives of tens of thousands of patients from all corners of Maine. And the Winners Are... It was a red-carpet evening at Northern Light Acadia Hospital as team members gathered in celebration for the 1st Annual Pediatric Inpatient Programming Awards. Tele-Anemia brings care to people close to home Beyond the Physical: Making healthcare work better for our veterans. After 21 years of military service, he found his calling making healthcare work better for our veterans. Chief physician executive to leave Northern Light Health Steven M. Berkowitz, MD, FACC is stepping down as senior vice president and chief physician executive at Northern Light Health. Dr. Berkowitz to return to Arizona to be nearer family. Northern Light Health names system vice president of Integrated Care Management It is our pleasure to welcome Lyn Clark, MHA, BSN, RN, to Northern Light Health as the system vice president of Integrated Care Management. Northern Light Health names medical center’s new president Rand O’Leary to join Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in December Michelle Hood Accepts National Leadership Role President and CEO M. Michelle Hood, FACHE, announced today that she will be leaving Northern Light Health to serve as executive vice president and chief operating officer of the American Hospital Association. Hood has served on the AHA Board of Trustees for the past three years. Patient Blood Management Awareness Week This week is Patient Blood Management Awareness week. Many people don't know how this service helps improve outcomes from surgery. International Eating Disorder Expert Educates Maine Healthcare Providers How do you identify a patient with an eating disorder? And when you do, how do you talk to the patient about their disease? Breakthrough technology may keep breast cancer patients from losing their hair during chemotherapy Supporters launch campaign to bring hair preservation technology to Maine Strong Support for Merger at Public Hearing Business and community leaders show strong support for Mayo/Northern Light Health merger at DHHS hearing “Substance use disorder is very difficult to walk away from.” A flexible, evidence-based approach to caring for infants born substance-exposed. Getting Our Hands Dirty to Improve Mental Health Most of us feel relaxed, maybe even calm in the outdoors. That's why the team at Northern Light Acadia Hospital uses this kind of therapeutic approach in patient care. Northern Light Pharmacy to Transition its Long-Term Care Pharmacy Services to Bangor Drug LTC After careful consideration, Northern Light Pharmacy has made the decision to sell its Long-Term Care Pharmacy. Northern Light AR Gould Hospital to End 911 Ambulance Service Northern Light AR Gould Hospital has notified its employees and local town managers that it is discontinuing its 911 ambulance services after the end of this year. Northern Light Health Influencing the Future of Data Analytics in Healthcare Randy Albert, associate vice president, Northern Light Health Finance and Analytics, has recently been appointed chair of the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s Financial Analytics Leadership Council—a group driving change in healthcare’s approach to using data and business intelligence to improve patient care. Preparing for an Active Shooter Our thoughts and prayers remain with the individuals and families affected by the senseless tragedies in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio over the weekend. As one of the state’s largest healthcare providers, you rely on us to be prepared for these types of threats and more. Click here to learn how we do it. Northern Light Health Well Represented at Governor Mills Inaugural Opioid Summit “We’re not talking about addiction, we’re talking about substance use disorder.” Providers on the front lines of the opioid epidemic appreciate the new tone set at Governor Mills' inaugural Opioid Summit. The Here and Now Prom Being admitted to a hospital can mean missing major milestones like the prom. But, for a group of teen patients at Northern Light Acadia Hospital, their care team created a prom they'll never forget. Moody’s, S&P Revises Northern Light Health Investment Outlook Northern Light Health investment outlooks go from negative to stable. News from Northern Light Health Board of Directors Business owner, former nurse, elected vice chair to Northern Light Health Board From EMT to Doctor Three EMTs with Northern Light Medical Transport and Emergency care are attending the same medical school to become doctors. Legislature Approves Mayo Merger Maine Legislature approves merger of Mayo Regional Hospital into Northern Light Health New Program Combats Competitive Nursing Workforce It's no secret that Maine has a nursing shortage. This challenge demands creativity in approach to recruiting and retaining nurses. Michelle Featured During Like A Boss Event Business and community leaders, and the just plain curious, came in the early-morning rain today and filled the Portland House of Music to hear our president and CEO, M. Michelle Hood, as the featured guest during the Portland Press Herald’s Like A Boss live Q&A business event. Drive for Miracles for Maine Kids The radio waves of Greater Bangor will be filled with stories of courage and perseverance on May 2 for TownSquare Media’s first ever Drive for Miracles to benefit Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, our local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, which will take place from 7 am until 7 pm at Eastern Maine Medical Center. Princess for a day Dianne listened to her young patients and heard what they needed. It wasn’t just a child-friendly hospital gown; it was comfort and compassion, delivered one stitch at a time. Donna Russell-Cook Retirement Donna Russell-Cook, FACHE, has chosen for personal reasons to retire from her position as president of Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center and senior vice president of Northern Light Health. Northern Light Health invests $221M to make healthier Maine communities Fewer Maine families worried about feeding their children, more Mainers received treatment for drug and alcohol misuse, and people with mental and behavioral health issues had better access to services. #ChildrensHospitalsWeek celebrates specialized care for kids To shine a light on the importance of specialized, high quality healthcare for Maine kids, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, our local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, is participating in the third annual #ChildrensHospitalsWeek, scheduled for March 18-24. The Customer Service Billing Help Office has moved! We aim to provide you with a seamless care experience and we want to ensure that we are there when you need us. 2018 Annual Report Learn more about our finances, community benefit, and stories Join Our Vision for a Healthier Maine by Recognizing American Heart Month! Heart Disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Each year, one in four deaths are caused by heart disease. The Golden Hour Bonnie Clarkin, pinned under her 500-pound sled, desperately waited for help to arrive. LifeFlight was able to reach Bonnie and now can help others like her thanks to JR Roebuck. Watch their story Rehab Shopping Spree Employees spread holiday cheer by arranging for a “shopping spree” for those patients unable to leave the hospital. Practice Makes Perfect: Sim Center Builds Skills for Success. Clinical staff, physicians, and students sharpen their skills and learn from one another by training on lifelike mannequins that mimic real patients in Northern Light Health’s Sim Center at Eastern Maine Medical Center. Tanisha's Birthday Gift To celebrate her 29th birthday, Tanisha Gilbert is forgoing gifts and giving back to local women in need. Miller Drug to Change Name As we continue our evolution into an integrated healthcare system, Northern Light Health is changing the names of all our member organizations to reflect our new unified purpose. As part of this evolution, Miller Drug will become Northern Light Pharmacy on January 1, 2019. Northern Light Health Joins Good Stewardship Program Northern Light Health joins the American Hospital Association 340B Hospital Commitment to Good Stewardship Principles Program Tee Up the Skills Northern Light Health joined a groundbreaking new program called, #TeeUpTheSkills. Learn how we're rethinking the recruitment and hiring process in a whole new way. Veterans help us build a brighter future “We both believe in integrity and respect,” said one veteran about serving in the Army, now working at Northern Light Health. Learn how we’re making it easier to welcome veterans to our organization. Northern Light Health Announces Endorsement of Question 4 During a press conference on November 1 at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Northern Light Health joined the Maine Hospital Association and the Maine Rural Health Collaborative in announcing their support of Question 4. Northern Light Health Partners with TeamHealth to Provide Emergency and Hospital Medicine Services Northern Light Health is now partnering with TeamHealth, a leading physician services organization, to provide emergency and hospital medicine services. We are Northern Light Health Today, EMHS and its member organizations became Northern Light Health. Northern Light to Provide Emergency Medical Services Support in Hancock County Communities Starting on August 31, Northern Light Medical Transport and Emergency Care began responding to calls for ambulance service in the city of Ellsworth and several surrounding Hancock County communities. After serving the community for more than 40 years, County Ambulance owner John Partridge decided to end operations. Steven M. Berkowitz Appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Physician Executive Northern Light Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven M. Berkowitz, MD, FACC to the position of senior vice president and chief physician executive. S&P, Moody’s Sustain Northern Light Health’s Bond Ratings Two credit rating agencies have affirmed the improved financial and operational positions of Northern Light Health, as the state’s largest healthcare system undergoes significant transformation of its infrastructure, technology platforms, and business operations. RSS 2.0 At Northern Light Health, we’re building a better approach to healthcare because we believe people deserve access to care that works for them. 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