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 Susan Jordan Bennett | Jun 16, 2016 | Health
Join us for a 20-week Weight Watchers®* program beginning July 18 at the Women’s Health Resource Library. Weight Watchers offers a personalized approach to healthy eating and activity that can help you achieve your weight loss goals. As a meeting member you will...
by Susan Jordan Bennett | Feb 8, 2016 | Health
Down East Community Hospital will hold a Know Your Numbers event at the Women’s Health Resource Library at 24 School Street in Milbridge on February 11 from 12 noon to 2pm. If you do not get regularly screened for cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure, or BMI –...
by Editor | Nov 1, 2015 | Health
Dr. Kristen Barbee and Down East Community Hospital are hosting a Halloween Candy Buy-back to fight childhood obesity one pound at a time. During the first week in November, bring in one pound of candy and receive a Lego toy. The collected candy will be sent to our...
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...
by Editor | Mar 27, 2015 | Health
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for both men and women in Maine. Risk for colon cancer increases with age. 90% of colon cancer appears in men and women age 50 or older There are no symptoms of colon cancer in its early stages – getting...
