News for Community
Tuesday, December 02, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Commons Opens Membership to Independent Health Care Providers Across Maine
Bangor, Maine – Briggs Solutions for Business has announced that The Commons, a new statewide peer network for independent medical and wellness practices, is now accepting members.
The Commons is designed to support the unique operational and administrative challenges faced by small and ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release
Friday, November 21, 2025
Your business can sponsor a family facing cancer in 2026 - Join Christine B.!
“The thing that stood out to me about your program was the dedication to the community and the willingness to support them. Christine B. Foundation is unwavering. Rain, shine, snow, no matter what the weather is, you guys are driving. ”-Connor Darling, General Manager, Darling’s Chevrolet
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Categories: Community, Human Interest, Chamber, Education, Press Release
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Early detection is one of the best ways to improve lung cancer survival. It’s a message Northern Light Health is sharing in the fight against the leading cause of cancer death in the US.
Lung Cancer Screening is available throughout the state at all Northern Light Health Hospitals. The screening program helps detect lung cancer at early stages, when more treatment options are available. “Most ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Community, General News Article
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center’s annual Champion the Cure Challenge inspires hope for patients, families, and friends in Maine facing a cancer journey. This year, the Challenge brought 1,758 participants together to brighten the way for patients with cancer, honor loved ones, and lift up survivors. The events raised more than $750,000 through a walk, run, cycle, paddle, horse ride, or ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Tuesday, October 07, 2025
Northern Light Infectious Disease Care in Bangor is pleased to welcome three new physicians to care for patients. York Chen, MD; Ahmar Jafary, DO; and Eleanor Stedman, MD, diagnose and treat a variety of infectious disease conditions and share a clinical interest in caring for patients with HIV.
York Chen, MD, earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Justin DeVito, DO, joins Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center to care for pediatric gastroenterology patients. Dr. DeVito manages and treats all aspects of pediatric gastroenterology and has a clinical interest in inflammatory bowel disease and eosinophilic esophagitis, a chronic inflammatory condition of the esophagus.
The Maine native earned his medical degree from the University of New ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Thursday, September 19, 2024
To support healthy individuals and families and promote vitality in the community, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, in partnership from Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine, opened a Community Cupboard in April 2024. With a $21,300 grant from the Food Bank, as well as donations from staff, the medical center built and stocked the pantry space.
“We’re so grateful for our partnership with ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
