by jennie | Nov 21, 2016 | General News
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...
by jennie | Nov 21, 2016 | General News
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 jennie | Oct 17, 2016 | General News
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....
by jennie | Sep 12, 2016 | General News
DFD is excited to support our communities and encourage others to walk, run, or bike in support of The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing in this year’s Dempsey Challenge. When and where does this happen? The 2016 Dempsey Challenge takes place...
by jennie | Sep 12, 2016 | General News
Protect your sports superstars this fall. A concussion is a brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. Those who suffer concussions often report trouble focusing, short-term memory loss, difficulty performing daily tasks, and feeling “slower...
by jennie | Aug 15, 2016 | General News
This month we celebrated National Health Center Week to raise awareness of the important role health centers play in our communities. But, why just celebrate one week? Let’s spread awareness year-round about the positive impact health centers have. Health...
by jennie | Aug 15, 2016 | General News
Summer is finally coming to an end, and it’s time to start gearing up for another school year. We’ve got a list of tips to help make your students ready for a fun and safe school year. Backpack Safety: Backpacks that are too heavy can cause back and...
by jennie | Jul 12, 2016 | General News
In just fifteen minutes the sun’s ultraviolet rays can damage your skin causing lasting effects that include premature aging of your skin, suppression of your immune system, and even skin cancer. You can protect your skin from the sun by wearing long-sleeved...
by jennie | Jul 7, 2016 | General News
DFD’s Tips for a Safe Summer Summer is in full swing–you’ve fired up the barbeque, the kids are splashing in the sprinkler, and the sun is shining. DFD wants to make sure your summer is as safe as it is fun. Follow these helpful tips for summertime...
by jennie | Jun 3, 2016 | General News
Summer is here and it’s time to enjoy the great outdoors. Unfortunately, the great outdoors also has ticks, those pesky, blood-sucking arthropods that love to feed on us and which can carry the tick-borne infectious disease, Lyme. Symptoms of Lyme disease...
