Family Health Care, Oncology, Orthopedics, OB Health Services: Caribou, ME
Overall, it can impact our health and wellness in a positive way when we choose to focus and reframe our thinking with positive mantras like those in the image above. Today, we challenge you to adopt and implement a positive mantra. YOU CAN DO IT! <~~~~ a very...
Scientists are continuing to investigate the biological and behavioral perks that come from connecting with others. For example, they've found that it helps relieve harmful levels of stress, which can adversely affect coronary arteries, gut function, insulin...
Aside from the joys of reading to learn something new, there are neurological and mental benefits of reading, too. Studies show stress reduction, mental stimulation, memory improvement, and improved focus are just a few of the immediate benefits. It turns out there...
Reflection involves consciously considering and analyzing our beliefs and actions for the purpose of learning. Reflection gives the brain an opportunity to pause amidst the chaos, untangle and sort through observations and experiences, consider multiple possible...
Dressing your part, whatever that part may be, is vital to communicating the impression of who you are and who you want to become, and ideally it should be the first thing on your mind each morning. Whether you work in an office or at home, getting dressed is one of...
If someone told you there was a low-impact activity that could do right outside your door to soothe the spirit, increase coordination, boost self-esteem, and positively impact the brain, wouldn’t you be interested? It turns out GARDENING positively impacts wellness in...
According to information from the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH), phytochemicals may act as antioxidants, protect and regenerate essential nutrients, and/or work to deactivate cancer-causing substances. Including a rainbow of colored foods in a diet plan...
Gossip isolates people from one another by breaking trust. Through the passage of a story, things often get told inaccurately or distorted along the way. Be diligent in trying to avoid gossip - don't start it or share what you hear from others. Gossip is unconstrained...
If we look at emotional health using a cup analogy, we can begin to target ways to improve our emotional wellness. As a cup, we have a very limited amount of space for our emotions. If we reach capacity, things overflow and if your cup is filled with negative...
MULTIPLE WAYS TO PARTICIPATE AND CONNECT: 100 Miles in 100 Days registration page: https://www.carymedicalcenter.org/100-miles-in-100-days-challenge/ 100 Ways to Wellness webpage: https://www.carymedicalcenter.org/100ways/ 100 Ways to Wellness weekly email sign-up:...
Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services are reaching out to the community to let them know that the hospital and health centers are ready and able to serve everyday healthcare needs. As people were diligent in staying home and practicing physical distancing,...
Cary Medical Center (CMC) is the first hospital in Aroostook County to have in-house testing for COVID-19. The first few tests were sent to the Maine CDC to validate the results, and CMC has since been approved to run in-house testing. “The Maine CDC has done an...
#GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity taking place today, May 5, 2020 – in addition to the regularly scheduled Dec 1, 2020 #GivingTuesday – as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. Your continued support of the...
Ginger Kieffer, (center), Communications Director for Maine Mutual Group (MMG) presents a gift from MMG to Cary Medical Center in support of the hospital's efforts during the COVID-19 crisis. The gift contained $1,000 in Gift cards. With Ginger are Jefferson Cary...
April 30, 2020 - Caribou, Maine: Cary Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes Cary’s achievements providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national...
The United Insurance Agency in Caribou recently presented the Jefferson Cary Foundation, (JCF) with a generous donation in support of the Foundation’s 2019 Annual Appeal Fundraising Campaign. Gifts received from the Annual Appeal benefit the Foundation’s Endowment...
Riley Elizabeth McNeal was recently awarded a $1,000 Scholarship from the Cary Medical Center Auxiliary. April Caron, Auxiliary Treasurer and Scholarship Committee member, presented the check. McNeal is a student at the University of Maine at Fort Kent majoring in...
Here are just a few of the many positive things our patients have to say about their the care they received at Cary Medical Center.
The staff in one day surgery is absolutely amazing. I was very thankful for my team of nurses, doctors and right down to the secretary that checked me in. You all were so amazing, friendly and professional. Thank you so much!
I am beyond happy with our visit at Cary! We can't thank you and your amazing staff for keeping our little boy your #1 concern. You did such an amazing job! Thank you Cary Medical Center!
This hospital was exactly what a hospital should be. The took such good care of my grandmother and the display of humanity and compassion was genuine. I am forever grateful.
I had my son at Cary and I couldn’t imagine being treated better anywhere. The staff were attentive, empathetic, and went above and beyond for my comfort. I wouldn’t want to give birth anywhere else.
A big shout-out to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Cary Medical Center’s ER, Imaging, Lab, Food Service, and ACU Departments. I can’t thank you enough for the wonderful care from each of you.
