Wellness Blog
For better health and well-being.
At DFD Russell Medical Centers we are dedicated to providing you with health tips, expert advice, and wellness insights. Whether you’re looking for practical ways to enhance your daily routine, information on managing chronic conditions, or inspiration for a healthier lifestyle, our blog is your go-to resource for all things wellness.
March is National Nutrition Month
Join DFD all month long in celebrating National Nutrition Month! A foundation of good nutrition habits is key in preventing disease, staying healthy, and living a longer life. Did you know? 65% of Mainers are obese or overweight By 2030, half of all Americans will be...
DFD Celebrates Go Red for Women
Join DFD on February 1 as we wear red to raise awareness of the #1 killer of women: heart disease. Let’s fight together for our mothers, sisters, aunts and loved ones against this growing epidemic. Did You Know? Only 54% of women know heart disease is their #1 killer....
Fend Off the Flu
The Influenza virus infects the nose, throat, and lungs. It can keep you in bed for weeks or even develop into a severe respiratory illness that requires hospitalization. Make sure you and your family stay flu-free this season. Avoid the flu: Get the flu shot. Cover...
DFD Takes the Dempsey Challenge
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 2017 Dempsey Challenge takes place in...
School Safety 101
DFD's helpful tips for a fun and safe school year. Class is back in session and DFD is here to help get your child;s school year off to a safe and healthy start. Your child's backpack should: Have a padded back Have wide, padded shoulder straps Be the right fit: below...
National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month and DFD wants to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Vaccines help prevent dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. How does a vaccine work? Vaccines are made from the same germs that cause...
National Health Center Week: August 12-18
This August we celebrate National Health Center Week to raise awareness of the important role health centers play in our communities. Health centers serve 27 million patients in the United States, which is about one in fifteen people who utilize health centers as...
In Memoriam: Karen Marie Bronk
Karen Marie Bronk 12/25/53 – 06/18/2018 Karen Bronk of Turner died peacefully at the Hospice House on June 18th after a three-year struggle with cancer. Karen was born in Connecticut into a family which included six brothers. The family lived for a time in Germany...
Food Mobile to Bring Emergency Food To Monmouth
WHAT: The Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Food Mobile will be distributing food, including fresh produce, perishable and non-perishable items to people in need in the MONMOUTH, NORTH MOMOUTH, LEEDS AND WAYNE area. WHO: Anyone in need of emergency food assistance in...
DFD’s Guide to Ticks
Ticks are in full-force this season and cases of tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease are on the rise. Use the information below to make sure you and your family are being tick smart. Identification Deer Tick: Deer ticks are known to cause Lyme disease,...