Brian Pierce MD

02/08/2026

02/07/2026

Physicians can have a big impact on Maine laws if we call, write our legislators, participate in events or testify at Legislature hearings.

Contact Maine Medical Association or Maine Osteopathic Association to find out how.

01/26/2026

Important guidance for health care facilities about how to prepare for visits by the secret police now roaming Maine.

Thanks to Maine Medical Associationand these other groups for making this available!

An announcement from the Maine health care clinician community to our fellow staff and patients:

The Maine Medical Association and partner organizations are committed to ensuring that all Maine patients, regardless of immigration status, have access to safe, high-quality health care.

Recent reports of increased immigration enforcement activity in Maine have raised concern across our community. We recognize that fear and uncertainty can prevent individuals from seeking needed care and may disrupt the delivery of essential health services.

In response, we have released a joint statement sharing important information regarding rights and responsibilities in health care settings, with the goal of supporting care continuity and safety for all.

Learn More: https://bit.ly/4r8d5au

Maine Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics Maine Academy of Physician Associates - MEAPA Maine Osteopathic Association

01/24/2026

Shivering, memory loss, and slurred speech signs of hypothermia. Learn the other signs at: www.cdc.gov/winter-weather/about/

01/24/2026

Apparently, the effects in Portland are enough that staffing , patient care and admits at Maine Medical Center are being affected.

Thanks to someone on Reddit r/Maine who shared this gift link:

The influx of federal agents this week has been hard for locals to ignore. Many are expressing their resistance to the immigration crackdown.

01/23/2026

Northern Light Health bolted from Castine, Maine, recently leaving town without a health clinic. The Castine Community Hospital Corp has been looking at options over the past year. That exploration…

01/22/2026

Now I want to upgrade to a fancier ultrasound.🤔

"The astronauts evacuated last week from the International Space Station say a portable ultrasound machine came in "super handy" during the medical crisis."...

Down here, it's often helpful for quickly checking for pneumonias, possible blood clots and other problems, often saving time and out of pocket costs for our patients.

https://www.sciencealert.com/astronauts-reveal-critical-medical-tool-used-in-iss-health-crisis

01/12/2026

Your clinical expertise belongs in Maine’s legislative process!

We’re just days away from the MMA/MOA Advocacy Bootcamp, taking place this Thursday via Zoom.

This session offers a clear, practical introduction to the legislative process, including how to track legislation, prepare and deliver effective testimony, and engage in advocacy in ways that are both meaningful and manageable.

Whether you’re new to advocacy or looking for a refresher, the bootcamp provides tools and context to help you engage with confidence throughout the legislative session. Physicians, residents, and medical students are encouraged to attend!

Together, the Maine Medical Association and the Maine Osteopathic Association work to ensure physician voices are part of the policy conversation.

Register Today: https://bit.ly/456Dn4m

01/10/2026

Dr Aaron Perrault of Full Circle DPC telling us where our dues are going at today's New England Direct Primary Care Alliance meeting.

01/10/2026

I'm old enough to remember older family members wearing a leg brace due to their childhood polio.

Never forget.

Alt text. An image of a young infant who has polio, in a tiny iron lung machine; only the infant's head is visible. There are two medical personnel looking down at the infant. The image is captioned "1940s Pediatric Iron Lung".

01/08/2026

In the midst of cold and flu season, we're looking through the MHS collection to see how past generations of Bay Staters handled times of sickness.

This 1918 broadside was written by William C. Woodward, Heath Commissioner of Boston, during a nationwide pandemic of influenza, often referred to as the Spanish flu. It serves as an example of the guidance given to Bostonians 100 years ago to avoid getting themselves or others sick.

Although not all of the content holds up to modern medical advice, one of Woodward’s most enduring lines of wisdom is, “Even if you discover later you have only a common cold and not influenza, there is no better treatment than being in bed.”

Stay well out there!