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.
4 Most Common Types of Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder injury is more common than you think, especially in relation to sports. Pitching a baseball, playing volleyball, taking a hit in football, constant swimming—all can result in some sort of damage to the shoulder. Now that fall is approaching, the potential for...
DFD: A Proud Community Health Center
Community health centers are an important part of the healthcare system, serving rural and vulnerable neighborhoods. They are the providers of choice in medically underserved areas of the country. Maine is home to twenty community health centers with over seventy...
Are You Tick Smart?
Ticks thrive in Maine’s wooded and unmaintained areas, such as high grass and leaf debris. They are particularly established in southern and coastal parts of the state. This year is an especially high-risk season but there’s no need to be afraid as long as you’re...
Protecting Your Teeth
Flossing, brushing, and rinsing are done every day to keep mouths clean and breath fresh. But did you know the importance of wearing a mouthguard? The Why More than five million teeth are damaged every year, many during sports activities. Wearing a mouthguard prevents...
What is HPV?
The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of over 150 viruses which may be spread through open-mouth kissing, intimate skin-to-skin contact, and direct sexual contact. In fact, it’s the most common sexually transmitted disease in the U.S. One way to ensure staying...
“Cooking Matters for Parents” – A Class to Boost Nutrition Skills and Education
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting “Cooking Matters for Parents,” a nutrition education class funded by the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. In this class, parents will learn how to cook new recipes, choose healthy foods, save money...
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...