Northern Light Mercy Hospital

10/22/2026

There's still time to join us on Tuesday, October 27 at 8 am for the Forsley Award Ceremony Breakfast Reception.

This year we're honoring Jeff Holden and the Holden family of Luke's Lobster for the remarkable service and dedication to our community. The Holden family have been helping to educate students to become the next generation of lobster fisherman through their Lift All Boats program.

Join us at Shipyard Tasting Room and Brewery, 86 Newbury Street, Portland and help us honor the Holden Family. Visit https://ow.ly/MQSn50ZTHfa to get tickets or donate.

10/22/2026

We’re growing our primary care team in South Portland and welcoming a familiar Mercy provider to Gorham!

Cassandra Farrell, DO, has joined Northern Light Mercy Primary Care in South Portland. Dr. Farrell is board certified in family medicine and has clinical interests ranging from preventive health and chronic disease care to adolescent medicine, geriatrics, and women’s health.

Kieran Donaghey, FNP, is moving from Northern Light Mercy Internal Medicine in Portland to Northern Light Mercy Primary Care in Gorham. His clinical interests include chronic disease management, men’s health, behavioral health, and caring for underserved populations.

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Farrell to Mercy and Kieran to the Gorham team as they care for patients in their new practices.

For more information about Northern Light Mercy Primary Care or to find a primary care provider, visit: https://ow.ly/FJuw50ZZKPV.

10/20/2026

Making strides together! 💗

Our staff, family, and friends came together for this past weekend’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, raising thousands of dollars and, more importantly, showing up for a cause that touches so many lives.

From raising awareness and sharing the importance of cancer education and prevention to supporting survivors and one another, our team brought plenty of heart, energy, and smiles to the day!

Thank you to everyone at the American Cancer Society for hosting as well as all who walked, supported, and helped make this event so special. We’re proud to be part of a community that shows up for one another!

10/17/2026

Join us in honoring Jeff Holden and the Holden family of Luke's Lobster!

For decades, Jeff Holden and the Holden family have demonstrated a deep commitment to Maine through hospitality, hard work, generosity, and community service. Their impact extends well beyond the seafood industry—from providing meals to local healthcare teams during the COVID-19 pandemic to supporting programs that strengthen and create opportunities within Maine’s working waterfront community.

Through Luke’s Lobster’s Lift All Boats program, the family has helped introduce a new generation of Mainers to the lobster industry, providing hands-on education, mentorship, and opportunities for young people.

The Holden family’s dedication to giving back, supporting their neighbors, and investing in Maine communities embodies the spirit of the Forsley Award and the legacy of service it celebrates.

Join us Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 8 am as we celebrate all that the Holden family does for the community. Find more information, register, or donate here: https://ow.ly/F2bA50ZTH4E

10/15/2026

Happy Physical Therapy Month! 💙

Every step forward matters, and behind so many of those steps are the dedicated physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who help our patients regain strength and return to the activities they love.

Please join us in celebrating our incredible Northern Light Mercy physical therapy team and thanking them for the skill, compassion, and encouragement they bring to our patients every day!

10/14/2026

What a great career! We are excited to celebrate the accomplishments and community involvement of Luke Holden and the Holden family of Luke's Lobster at the Forsley Award Ceremony Tuesday, October 27.
Register for this great event here: https://give.northernlighthealth.org/event/garys-house-forsley-award-reception-2026/e826971. Proceeds benefit Gary's House in Portland.

10/14/2026

Happy Sterile Processing Week! 🎉 We’re celebrating our amazing Mercy team who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep things running safely and smoothly. Their expertise and attention to detail ensure that every patient receives the highest quality care and that our clinical teams have everything they need to succeed. We couldn’t do it without you!

Please join us in celebrating our Sterile Processing team for their vital role in patient safety and care. Thank you for your hard work, commitment, and the difference you make every single day!

10/13/2026

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are lighting our exterior in pink throughout October.

This visible show of support honors breast cancer survivors and remembers loved ones lost to the disease. And it's a reminder that our work to spread awareness needs to be about more than a color. It's about education, early detection, support, hope, and the strength of our community.

To learn more about breast cancer, screening, and more, please visit the breast cancer resource page on the American Cancer Society's website: https://ow.ly/Ctq350ZWveP

Need a mammogram? It's easy to schedule one online today. Here's how: https://ow.ly/aCgR50ZWviE

10/12/2026

Get a behind-the-scenes look at mammograms with Casey, one of our friendly mammography leads! She’ll walk you through the process and show how easy it is. Ready to book? Use our self-scheduling tool. Visit https://ow.ly/Pbhe50ZW6eZ

10/11/2026

Living with metastatic breast cancer brings challenges, questions and changes that are different for everyone. But no one should have to navigate them alone. 💗

Thriving with Metastatic Breast Cancer is a free, two-part virtual education series offering practical guidance, meaningful connections and support for people living with metastatic breast cancer. Sonya Perkins, Clinical Nurse Coordinator at Northern Light Mercy Cancer Care, will provide the education. Join us for two conversations focused on living well:

November 4 | 5:30 p.m.
Embracing Now: Menopause, s*x, intimacy, and body image.

November 18 | 5:30 p.m.
Looking Forward: Coping, community, and financial concerns.

Whether you're looking for information, encouragement or a chance to connect with others who understand, these sessions offer an opportunity to learn and feel supported.

Free and open to the public. Sessions are held virtually via Zoom. Register through the Dempsey Center: https://ow.ly/I5Al50ZWvwR

Experience the Dempsey Center in a public class or workshop virtually or in-person in Lewiston or South Portland, Maine.