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May 18, 2017

“Being Mortal” Showing in Brooksville

On Wednesday, May 24 at 6pm, the film “Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End” will be screened at the Brooksville Free...

Apr 30, 2017

Optimizing Healthcare Choices for Difficult Times

As a veteran hospice volunteer, my role is to support individuals who are critically ill or whose condition may be terminal and their...

Apr 30, 2017

A Tale of Two Deaths

Three daughters gathered in the hospital room where their mother lay dying. This had been long expected, and the two daughters from out...

Mar 9, 2017

The Nelson Family Project: Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases

Maine is seeing a significant increase in tick-borne diseases, which can affect every system of the human body. While good progress has...

Mar 4, 2017

Having “The Conversation” with Your Family

I was lucky. My mother had a cancer scare when she was sixty-three. During that episode, we had many heartfelt conversations about what...

Dec 9, 2016

Blue Hill Joins AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities

The Town of Blue Hill has been designated by the AARP as a member of its Network of Age-Friendly Communities. The Network currently...

Sep 15, 2016

Getting Healthier, Getting Moving—How Do We Start? How Do We Stick With It?

Getting Healthier, Getting Moving—How Do We Start? How Do We Stick With It? “Fitness and Real Life” is a new TV ad. A 30-something...

Sep 12, 2016

Healthy Peninsula Receives Award for Magic Food Bus

On September 9, 2016 was honored to receive a Community Health Champion Award from Healthy Acadia for the services provided to the...

Aug 4, 2016

Facing Physical Pain in Our Lives

Every week in my work as a counselor, I have the opportunity to talk with people who experience chronic pain, with the goal of helping...

Jun 20, 2016

New Volunteer Project Helps Discharged Patients Thrive in Place

Chatting with friends recently, our conversation turned to what we believe makes life meaningful, i.e. what gives us joy, happiness, and...

Apr 11, 2016

Behavioral Health

Spring is finally arriving and hopefully most of us are feeling the emotional boost that comes with the welcoming sounds of birds, the...

Feb 14, 2016

Healthy Peninsula New Community Resource Guide

Have you ever noticed that you never really pay attention to something until you actually need it? Are you a person who scratches the...

Feb 2, 2016

Preschool – The Most Important Grade?

On Saturday, April 5th, Blue Hill residents will have the opportunity to vote to provide the financial support for a public preschool...

Jan 4, 2016

Humor, Loneliness, and Gratitude—How They Can Affect Your Health

Laughter stimulates organs, increasing our intake of oxygen-rich air, and increases endorphins that are released by our brains which...

Jun 2, 2015

2015 Magic Food Bus Season Begins

On July 2, 2015 the Magic Food Bus begins its fifth season of offering free, fresh, local produce, health information, and books for...

May 25, 2015

Summer in Maine Means Farmers’ Markets

Summer in Maine means Farmer’s Market extravaganza and this year Healthy Peninsula wanted to help celebrate the bounty from our dedicated...

Jun 8, 2014

Every Week Is Women’s Health Week

This year, National Women’s Health Week was celebrated from May 10th (Mother’s Day) to May 16th. The goal of this week was to empower...

May 12, 2014

Patient Centered Medical Home

You may have heard the terms “Patient Centered Medical Home” or “Primary Care Medical Home” (PCMH for short) and wondered what exactly...

Apr 25, 2014

Teens and Alcohol: What’s a Parent to Do?

June is just around the corner. School and family graduation celebrations are already being planned. But what kind of parties are your...

Feb 17, 2014

The Healthy Heart

by Dennis DeSilvey, MD It is challenging to contemplate whether I should talk about the healthy heart or use the more inclusive term of...

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