Megunticook Medicine

08/05/2026

When surgery became unavoidable, a man with no insurance shopped around for the best price for a hernia repair — and saved thousands by traveling out of state.

07/31/2026

Check out Dr. Winkes' latest blog post with a refresher on water safety for these summer months! Read the full post (and more from Dr. Winkes) on our website: www.megunticookmedicine.com/tips-from-dr-winkes/water-safety-refresh

07/29/2026

07/14/2026

Want to avoid two weeks of explosive diarrhea?

"This is how I’m thinking about it for my own family:

Avoid the bagged or boxed salads for now, until there’s more clarity on which products and sources are affected. Whole heads of lettuce you wash and cut yourself are the safer bet in the meantime.

Until a source is confirmed, lean toward produce with the least human handling. This means things you can peel, wash thoroughly, or cook. Produce with lots of bumps, grooves, and folds (leafy greens, berries) gives the parasite more places to hide, which makes it harder to wash off completely.

Washing helps, but it won’t fully remove the parasite. Water removes some of it, but not all, because it clings and hides in nooks and crannies. Cooking will kill it, though I recognize “just cook your salad” isn’t a satisfying solution.

If you are sick, be sure to talk to your clinical care team."

It's a real s**t show out there: What we know, don't know, and what it means for you.

07/14/2026

07/08/2026

Lots of work left but the drywall is up and new signs outside.

07/04/2026

We rarely see a bull’s-eye these days as people know to watch for a red rash in the summer.
To distinguish Lyme disease from the smaller red area of irritation at the site of the bite, it should be five cm. (about two inches) or larger in diameter.

If in doubt, ask your physician.

The Lyme disease bull’s-eye rash may look slightly different depending on where it is on the body. Look for a rash that expands slowly in size. Learn more at www.maine.gov/lyme.

07/02/2026

Have a Happy and Safe Independence Day!

07/01/2026

Unusual heat expected for the next few days … see ME CDC tips re ways of staying cool, with or without A/C! Stay safe!! https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/healthy-living/health-and-safety/climate-and-health/heat-related-illness