Due to inclement weather, DFD will be closing at noon at all three locations.
Make 2017 Your Healthiest Year Yet!
Follow the tips below to get and stay on the track to good health.
Manage Stress: Balance work, home, and play. Get support from family and friends and try to keep a relaxed and positive outlook. Engaging in healthy activities and getting the right care can put problems in perspective and ease stress.
Get Regular Check-Ups: Schedule regular check-ups to help find problems before they start or early enough for treatment and cure.
Stay Active: Find fun ways to stay active–like dancing–for at least 2 1/2 hours each week. It is one of the most important things you can do for your health.
DFD Russell Medical Centers Hold Helpful Health Care Enrollment Q&A
DFD Russell Medical Centers (DFD) will be holding a series of three outreach events to assist the public with questions regarding Healthcare Marketplace coverage and enrollment options. An outreach event will be held at each one of DFD’s medical centers, which include Monmouth, Turner and Leeds. All events are free and open to the public and will be held in mid- to late- January before the January 31 open enrollment deadline.
These small, informal events will review Marketplace basics and offer answers to questions regarding specific plans or assist with enrollment. Pre-registration is required. Those interested in attending should call DFD at (207)524-4010.
“January 31, 2017, is the last day of the annual open enrollment for Healthcare Marketplace coverage,” said Tia Knapp, Community Health & Outreach Worker at DFD Russell Medical Centers. “It’s important that DFD is available to assist any community members who may have questions or need help enrolling.”
DFD Russell Medical Center Health Care Q&As
January 17, 2017 – Monmouth
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: 11 Academy Road, Monmouth
January 23, 2017- Turner
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: 7 So. Main Street, Turner
January 24, 2017 – Leeds
*Canceled due to weather*
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: 180 Church Hill Road, Suite 1, Leeds
In attendance at each of the events will be outreach representatives from major insurance companies operating within the state, including Community Health Options, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Harvard Pilgrim. DFD’s own Community Healthcare Outreach Workers (CHOW) will also be on hand to offer appointments for enrollment services, such as helping patients and community members to enroll and analyze plan options.
Extended Deadline for January Coverage
The deadline for January 1 healthcare coverage through the marketplace has been extended to December 19 due to the website being down.
Have a Happy and Safe Holiday Season.
This holiday season, put safety at the top of your list when it comes to gift giving. Did you know that there are more than 250,000 toy-related injuries in hospital emergency rooms each year? When purchasing toys look for the letters “ASTM” (American Society for Testing and Materials). This designation means the product meets the national safety standards set by ASTM International.
Follow these toy safety tips to ensure your children’s and family’s safety.
- Read all warnings and instructions on packaging.
- Always supervise children, and demonstrate how to use their toys safely.
- Make sure your child’s toys are safe. The Consumer Products Safety Commission provides a list of recalled toys with photos and descriptions on their website: cpsc.gov/
New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate, and we’re here to help you celebrate safely!
Follow our guide to a safe New Year’s celebration:
- Drink in moderation.
- Have a designated driver.
- Celebrate with friends – don’t go out alone.
- Alternate alcoholic drinks with water.
- Eat before you drink, and snack while you drink.
Thank you all for a wonderful year. We wish you the happiest of holidays and all the best for a happy, healthy 2017.
DFD Winter Weather Closing
Due to hazardous driving conditions DFD Russell Medical Centers will be closed Monday, December 12. We will reopen Tuesday, December 13, at 8 am.
In Memoriam
Dr. John P. Meserve
DFD Russell is extremely saddened by the untimely loss of Dr. John P. Meserve, a practitioner at our Monmouth location. Dr. Meserve died unexpectedly in an early-morning car accident on his way to work Thursday, Nov. 17.
More than anything, Dr. Meserve loved his family, friends, and his profession. Over his 30-year career, he cared for thousands of patients from Kennebunk to Millinocket, Portland and Monmouth. He was the type of doctor who truly listened to his patients and even made house calls.
Dr. Meserve practiced family medicine as a board-certified physician and was known in his community as a caring and knowledgeable medical provider. He touched many lives and will be truly missed by his DFD Russell Medical Center colleagues and patients.
Dr. Meserve was born in 1955 in Gardiner to William M. Meserve and Kathleen Kiley Meserve. He grew up with his two brothers, Michael and David, and many loving friends. John is survived by his wife; his brothers; his four children; his two grandchildren, Johan and Charlie; his daughter-in-law, Annette; and his sons-in-law, Joseph and Nicholas
Supporting Strong Seniors
DFD Russell Medical Center offers a full line of services to meet your needs. Meidcare Annual Wellness exams, physicals, behavioral health, sick care, lab tests, care management and community support services all in one location. At DFD Russell, we make it easy to get the care you deserve.
End Senior Malnutrition
- Senior malnutrition impacts nearly 50% of older Americans
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible families/individuals
- 76% of people indicate that they eat healthier foods and have improved health when participating in meal programs
DFD Care managers and Patient Assistant Professionals provide clinical healthy eating education and help navigate social/financial barriers like enrolling in SNAP.
Medication Safety Tips
- Take medicine only as prescribed – with input from your healthcare provider
- Be aware of potential drug interactions and side effects
- Review prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and supplements with your healthcare provider at each visit
Alzheimer’s Awareness
- 26,000 people have Alzheimer’s disease in Maine.
- Know the signs:
- Memory loss that disrupts daily life
- Difficulty completing familiar tasks
- Changes in mood and personality
- Reduce your risk: stay socially engaged, exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy diet
Open Enrollment is Here.
Enrollment is open from November 1, 2016 – January 31, 2017.
Think you don’t qualify for assistance for healthcare through the marketplace? Chances are, you probably do. More than 95% of Mainers qualify for health insurance. Starting in 2013, most people are required by law to have health insurance, or pay a fee with their income tax return. No one plans to get sick or hurt, but most people need medical care at some point. Health coverage helps pay for these costs and protects you from very high expenses.
Did you know the average cost of a 3-day hospital stay is $30,000? Or fixing a broken leg can cost up to $7,500? Having health coverage protects you from high, unexpected costs like these.
DFD is here to offer free assistance to help go over your options and to find the best healthcare plan for you. Call our Community Healthcare Outreach workers Cami Warren or Tia Knapp to get health coverage for 2017 today. 207-524-3501
Beat Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
You can reduce your risk for developing breast cancer! To lower your risk, maintain a healthy weight, exercise regularly, and talk to your medical provider about any use of hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives.
Raise awareness. Share the stats.
- 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
- Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women.
- Over 250,000 women under 40 in the U.S. live with a breast cancer diagnosis.
- An estimated 2,600 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
- 93% of women with early breast cancer diagnosis survive beyond 5 years.
- There are over 2.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States today.
By raising awareness, we can beat breast cancer.
