by Chris Kuhni, WHNP | Jul 10, 2020 | Health, News
Hello Sunshine! Five Myths About That Golden Summer Tan Myth #1. “Getting a base tan protects skin from damage.” TRUTH: There is no evidence that a “base tan” provides any protection from burns or general skin damage. The best way to prevent sunburn is to use a...
by Chris Kuhni, WHNP | Dec 24, 2017 | News
For those of us blessed to live in Downeast Maine, Christmas is indeed a special time of year. Why? Because Christmas here is more than a season; it is indeed, a feeling. And for those of us lucky enough to live in Downeast Maine, it is a feeling that lives in our...
by Chris Kuhni, WHNP | Dec 19, 2016 | News
Dear Friend, Thanks to you, our community is healthier. Your neighbors are eating better. There is less hunger in Downeast Maine. Let me share Helen’s story (not her real name): Helen, a senior citizen, ran into a Women’s Health Resource Library board member with an...
by Chris Kuhni, WHNP | Sep 18, 2016 | News
If I kept a gratitude journal, which is what Oprah advises, it would be full. I cannot even begin to express the gratitude I feel for Milbridge, Maine. It isn’t about the breathtaking views (and I am beyond fortunate to have, perhaps, the best view from my office...
by Chris Kuhni, WHNP | Sep 21, 2015 | Ask Chris, Health
I am close to the end of my pregnancy and I plan to breastfeed. What birth control is safe with breastfeeding? It is really important to me to avoid another pregnancy for several years at least. Congratulations for choosing to breastfeed! Breastfeeding is best for...
