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Northern Light Health earns ‘gold’ infant Safe Sleep Certification

BREWER — Northern Light Health is pleased to announce that it’s achieved the highest certification of “gold” from the Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program.

Why is it important to listen to your heart this February?

BREWER — February is American Heart Month, so let us ask: When was the last time you truly listened to your heart? It may sound a bit cliché, but it’s crucial to pay attention to your heart’s health.

Credit rating agency gives Northern Light a negative outlook

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A credit rating agency has given Bangor’s largest health care system a negative outlook, despite deciding not to further downgrade its credit rating.

Northern Light Health recognizes National Blood Donor Month

BANGOR — National Blood Donor Month is a time to recognize and celebrate blood donors, and to remind people of the importance of donating blood.

Walk-in mammograms to be offered in Milo and Corinth

Maine’s only mobile mammography unit is about to achieve another new milestone: walk-in screenings offered to all women, without an appointment.

Goodrich elected American College of Healthcare Executives Regent for Maine

BREWER – Jennifer Goodrich, FACMPE, FACHE, has been elected to serve a three-year term as Maine Regent for the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Produce pop-up market partners wrap up a successful season

Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospital distributed 7,500 pounds of fresh, healthy produce to more than 700 people at free produce pop-up markets in Dover-Foxcroft, Greenville, and Milo over the summer and fall.

Hope Garden takes root at Foxcroft Academy

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Next spring tulips will rise from a small garden next to the sidewalk on West Main Street, just a few steps away from Foxcroft Academy.

Northern Light Health recognizes veterans through meaningful employment partnerships

BREWER — In recognition of Veterans Day next week, Northern Light Health proudly supports veterans and their families through collaborations that foster career opportunities in healthcare.

Northern Light Health’s finance chief discusses its $100M deficit

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff After a stretch of weeks that have shed light on the financial turmoil at Northern Light Health and culminated in staffing turnover in its highest ranks, the Bangor Daily News sat down with the system’s chief financial officer, James Rohrbaugh, Oct.

Another credit agency warns Northern Light Health’s rating could drop

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A second agency is considering lowering its credit rating for Northern Light Health over its growing financial troubles.

A week of turmoil at Northern Light raises concern about further cuts

By Charles Eichacker, Bangor Daily News Staff A leadership shakeup that saw three high-level executives leave their jobs at Northern Light Health last week is the latest example of how the hospital system is struggling to recover from the downward financial spiral it’s been in for the last few years.

Northern Light Health outsources roughly 500 jobs

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff All housekeeping and cafeteria positions at Northern Light Health are being outsourced to a third-party company, employees learned Tuesday.

Northern Light Health vice president ousted amid leadership shake-up

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A vice president of Northern Light Health is the latest executive to leave the health care system amid a series of recent leadership changes.

Northern Light Health leadership changes following resignations

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Another Northern Light Health hospital president resigned on Oct.

Credit agency again drops Northern Light’s rating

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff A credit rating agency recently lowered its scores for Bangor’s largest health care system due to its ongoing financial losses.

Maine delegation requests help for thousands who lost Medicare coverage at Northern Light

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine delegation asked the federal agency that oversees Medicare and Medicaid coverage on Oct.

Northern Light Health goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

BREWER — Breast Cancer Awareness Month has long been associated with the color pink.

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