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Six Week Grief Support Group – Aroostook County

Due to the expected stormy weather the Grief Support Group meeting scheduled for 2/13 has been postponed until next Thursday, February 20.


WHERE: Houlton Regional Hospital (Center for Community Health Education – 3rd Floor)
20 Hartford Street, Houlton
WHEN: Six consecutive Thursdays beginning February 20th and concluding March 27th from 6:00-7:30pm
Have you lost a loved one? When someone we love dies it can feel overwhelming. You may feel alone and that no one understands what you are going through. The truth is that many are walking a similar path. Consider coming to a place where you can talk, grieve, and move forward with people who are also grieving.
This group is free of charge and open to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one, but registration is required, and participants are encouraged to attend all group sessions. This group will be limited to 12 participants, so please be sure to register.
For more information and registration, please contact
George McLaughlin 207.498.9039    or  gmclaughlin@northernlight.org

The Cardiac Services Team would like to share with you some great ways that you can take care of your heart! Most of us know eating right and exercising are important in keeping a healthy heart. However, this can be challenging. Here are a few simple steps to get started on your health journey. First eat a heart healthy diet. Two of the more common diets are the DASH diet and the Mediterranean diet. There are a number of resources available online and two of the most informative are the American Heart Association @ www.heart.org and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute at www.nhlbi.gov. We also have information on these diets as well as recipes in our department to share with you. Second, getting regular exercise is vitally important to support heart and brain health. Recent studies have shown that something as simple as a brisk walk 20 minutes a day can be beneficial and walking outside is even better. Having an exercise companion makes the walk more enjoyable and helps to keep you motivated. Finally, getting a good nights sleep is also important for good health. Trying to get from 7-9 hours of sleep each night is a great goal. Your provider, as well as the Cardiac Services Team at Houlton Regional Hospital is here to assist you with your Heart Health needs.

 

 

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced that households can now order free at-home COVID-19 tests by mail.

An agency spokesperson has said the tests will detect current virus strains. 

While most Americans have some degree of immunity from prior infections or vaccinations or both, that protection wanes. Last fall’s shots targeted a different part of the coronavirus family tree, a strain that’s no longer circulating.

What are the symptoms?

  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Runny nose
  • Sneezing
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Muscle aches
  • Altered sense of smell
  • Congestion
  • Fever or chills
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

Recent reports have centered on specific gastrointestinal symptoms and COVID.

Tests are available via covidtests.gov.

LDRP – Infant Sleep Education

 

We are pleased to announce our newest DAISY Honoree is…

Tonimarie Hetherington, RN

Of the Houlton Regional LDRP Department

GROUP PHOTO: Madison Watson, Amanda Tugman, Jake Mathieau (Toni’s son), Daisy Award winner Tonimarie Hetherington and Heather Quint (Manager of LDRP.),

 

 

 

Houlton Regional Hospital was named a Top Rural Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group

Beware of phone scams!  Click here for important details regarding calls some patients have reported receiving.

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Coming to Houlton Regional Hospital to obtain a copy of Medical Records, or to Pay a Bill?

At this time we are still asking for everyone to call ahead to request Medical Record Forms. Please call 521-2212. Arrangements will be made for pick up, or they can be mailed or faxed. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

 

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