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.
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,...
Mental Health Awareness Month
As part of our commitment to whole person, patient-centered care, DFD is committed to your mental health and provides behavioral health specialists as part of your health care team. Did you know? 43.8 million adults experience mental illness in a given year One-half...
DFD Raising Awareness: Colorectal Cancer
Did you know that 1 in 20 people will develop colorectal cancer? Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, but if caught early it's treatable and can even be curable. Some symptoms of colorectal cancer can include: A change in bowel...
Go Red for Women
DFD Celebrates Go Red for Women on February 2, 2018. Heart disease is the #1 killer of women and 90% of women have one or more risk factors for heart disease or stroke. The good news? 80% of heart disease deaths can be prevented with education and action. How to lower...
New Year, Healthier YOU!
DFD is here to help make 2018 your healthiest year yet. DFD's Healthy Lifestyle Guide: Think Positive! You've got this. Research shows a positive attitude can help boost overall health. Eat your colors. Try and get 5 servings of colorful veggies a day. Think:...
Open Enrollment Community Event
Do you have questions about the Federal Healthcare Marketplace? How do I enroll or re-enroll? Which healthcare plan will work best for me? What is the penalty if I do not want to enroll? Join DFD's Certified Application Counselors for a free information session to...
Diabetes Prevention Program at DFD
DFD is hosting a diabetes prevention program, also known as PreventT2, beginning Wednesday, November 15, at 5 pm at DFD Medical Center in Leeds. This free program is open to people with prediabetes to help them make healthy, long-term changes to prevent or delay the...
Have a Spooktacular Halloween!
[NoImgStyle][/NoImgStyle] Share these tips with your little ghosts, zombies, princesses, and superheroes to have a fun, safe, and happy Halloween. 1.) Use a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. 2.) Eat only factory-wrapped treats....
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...
DFD + The Pixel Fund
DFD Russell Medical Center is partnering with The Pixel Fund to promote dogs in need of homes in Maine. The Pixel Fund is a nonprofit established to raise needed funds to support animal rescue and advocacy groups with “paws on the ground”. The Pixel Fund works to save...