Northern Light Mercy Hospital

10/29/2025

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Maine women, with more than 1,400 new diagnoses annually in the state, and about one in eight women in the US. When caught at an early stage, the 5-year survival rate is 99%.

Scheduling a screening mammogram today:
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10/28/2025

Mercy Hospital has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2026. Hospitals from all states were eligible for the ranking and included in the nationwide survey. Mercy Hospital also received recognition for its patient experience metrics. According to Newsweek, data sources used for the evaluation include:
• Quality metrics from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the AHA Annual Survey of Hospitals Database
• Results from patient experience surveys
• Online survey among medical professionals

More information can be found here:

Newsweek and Statista are proud to present America’s Best-in-State Hospitals 2026, recognizing 800 top hospitals nationwide.

10/25/2025

This past Sunday, our team proudly joined the community at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk — an inspiring event organized by the American Cancer Society. We walked alongside survivors, families, caregivers, and friends — all united by a shared commitment to raise awareness, support those impacted by breast cancer, and help advance life-saving research.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated, supported, and cheered us on. Together, we’re making a difference and moving closer to a future without breast cancer.

10/24/2025

This week, we’re proud to celebrate our incredible team of respiratory therapists!n Every day, these skilled professionals play a vital role in helping our patients breathe easier, recover faster, and live healthier lives. Their expertise, dedication, and compassion make a difference for patients and families across our community.

Please join us in thanking our respiratory therapists for all they do!

10/24/2025

Do you put off mammograms because you don’t want to feel like a waffle in a waffle-iron? Here are four things you can do to make things go more smoothly.

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10/24/2025

This past Sunday, our team proudly joined the community at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk — an inspiring event organized by the American Cancer Society.

We walked alongside survivors, families, caregivers, and friends — all united by a shared commitment to raise awareness, support those impacted by breast cancer, and help advance life-saving research.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated, supported, and cheered us on. Together, we’re making a difference and moving closer to a future without breast cancer.

10/23/2025

As we celebrate Healthcare Facilities and Engineering Week, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible team. Their dedication, skill, and commitment to excellence may be behind the scenes at times, but they make an extraordinary impact on everything we do. From keeping our infrastructure running flawlessly to finding innovative solutions when challenges arise, their work is essential to Mercy’s mission. Thank you for everything you do to support our teams and our patients!

10/22/2025

Happy Medical Assistant Week! 🎉 A huge thank you to the incredible MA team at Mercy! Your dedication, compassion, and tireless efforts ensure our patients receive the best care every day. Thank you for all that you do!

10/21/2025

Our team member Sarah Mulcahy snapped this beautiful rainbow/sunset photo last night. Thanks for sharing, Sarah—amazing!

10/19/2025

Halloween is not far away, and that means kids will be out trick or treating soon. Dr. Kristy Perkowski, a pediatrician at Northern Light Mercy Hospital, outlines some important safety tips and reminders to keep everyone healthy and safe for the Halloween.

From costumes to candy, pets and decorations, a Maine expert has some important tips

10/18/2025

October is National Physical Therapy Month, and this year’s focus is on fall prevention. Our physical therapy team is proud to help patients build strength, improve balance, and stay safe. With decades of combined experience, our inpatient and outpatient therapists support people across all stages of recovery and wellness.

If you or a loved one is struggling with balance or mobility, physical therapy can make a real difference. Visit our outpatient PT center on outer Congress Street to learn more about our services: https://northernlighthealth.org/Our-System/Mercy-Hospital/Care-Centers-Services/Physical-Therapy

Thank you to our amazing team for all that you do for our patients!

10/17/2025

Our Yarmouth health center has experienced a power outage with restoration expected at 10 am. We apologize for the incovnenience.