by rachael | Dec 22, 2024 | General News
You know this well: Maine winters bring beautiful snow-draped landscapes, fun outdoor opportunities, and the perfect excuse to cozy up by the wood stove. However, they also bring an uptick in colds, flu, and other respiratory illnesses. As you make the most of these...
by wwintern | Jul 18, 2024 | General News, Physical Health
As we dive into the summer season, it’s important to stay safe while enjoying the warm weather and outdoor activities. Check out our essential summer safety tips to help you have a fun and healthy season. 1. Stay Hydrated: With the temperatures rising,...
by rachael | Jan 23, 2023 | General News
You’ve probably been to a birthday party and heard parents commenting on their kids’ sugar rush. Or sighed yourself at the hyperactive energy on display after a round of trick-or-treating or Valentine’s Day candies. But are sugar highs fact or fiction? It turns out...
by hanna | Jun 10, 2021 | General News, Mental Health, Physical Health
Studies show that over the summer kids can lose much of what they learned during the school year. By planning activities for your kids this summer, you’re keeping them physically, mentally and socially strong. The added structure to their daily routine is a bonus for...
by jennie | May 19, 2021 | General News
Additional health services offered through a partnership with Central Maine Healthcare’s Bridgton Primary Care practice. BRIDGTON, Maine (May 18, 2021) – DFD Russell Medical Centers (DFD), a federally qualified health center that provides primary care services in...
by hanna | Apr 12, 2021 | Emotional Health, General News, Mental Health, Physical Health
We spend approximately one-third of our lives sleeping, but are we sleeping well? Sleep hygiene refers to the quality of sleep as well as lifestyle habits, sleeping routine and environment. When we focus on achieving more quality sleep, we start to see our physical,...
