As temperatures continue to warm up some may turn to hiking and other outdoor activities. While you are venturing through the woods you need to be mindful of ticks.
A new site is opening just for youth to hang out and socialize in a positive environment. But as Shawn Cunningham reports in this week’s Intervention Aroostook, the place is intended to do a lot more...primarily serve as a deterrent for youth to engage in risky behaviors.
This week is National Women’s Health Week. Vanessa Symonick spoke with a women’s healthcare provider to discuss the importance of women taking care of themselves and keeping up on regular screenings.
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Vanessa Symonick spoke to an emergency department director to discuss the impacts a stroke can have on the body and why it’s important to seek medical attention immediately.
Endometriosis is a chronic condition that can affect women starting at age fourteen and older. It’s the focus of this week’s Medical Monday with Vanessa Symonick.
A speech language pathologist can make a real difference for people recovering from a traumatic brain injury. On last week's Medical Monday we learned some traumatic brain injury basics. This week we learn the benefits of a speech language pathologist.
RSV has been making headlines as many children have been getting very sick with it, including here in the County. But young children aren’t the only ones contracting the illness this year.
Since the Covid 19 pandemic first started, a lot has been learned in how to treat it. Some medications are more available, others aren’t being used as much.
When you are sick, the focus is on getting healthy and better. Sometimes staying home and resting is the best, but if you do need medical help, where is the best place to go first? When should you go to the emergency room?
Most beds are full at the four local hospitals. This is due to several reasons, like multiple illnesses circling around the County and staffing shortages. The hospitals are working hard to fix the staffing shortage.
Maine is experiencing a sharp increase in seasonal influenza (flu) activity statewide according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC).
70% percent of medical reasons people visit the emergency department can be taken care of at a walk in clinic or by calling your primary care physician. Part of the reason behind this high percentage rate is confusion on when to go to the emergency department.
As the school year approaches, adjusting the back to school sleep schedule can be a challenge for some . On this weeks Medical Monday we talk about how to help students get back into their routine and how much sleep students should be getting.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. What immunizations we should stay up to date with and what immunization is important for college students.
Beautiful summer weather, gardening and enjoying other outdoor activities things we we look forward to all winter. During these hotter months we need to stay hydrated, as dehydration is a very common occurrence.
Everyone in their life will develop cataracts, if they live long enough. Cataracts start to develop at the age of 40 and symptoms typically start to appear around the age of 60.
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