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Medical Monday 1.28.30

Medical Monday 1.28.30

| November 26, 2012

Aroostook County is pioneering a new medical treatment in Maine. It’s a minimally invasive surgical procedure that’s giving hemorrhoidal patients much needed relief. Shawn Cunningham takes a look in this week’s Medical Monday.  

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Medical Monday: 10.29.12 Breast Cancer Series Part Five

Medical Monday: 10.29.12 Breast Cancer Series Part Five

| October 31, 2012

A diagnosis of cancer can be devastating. Having a strong support system can make the difference between a cancer patient becoming a survivor or a casualty. In the finale of Shawn Cunningham’s month long look at breast health resources throughout the county…we find out how a hospital, a support group and even an oil company [...]

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Medical Monday: Breast Cancer Series Pt. 3 10.15.12

Medical Monday: Breast Cancer Series Pt. 3 10.15.12

| October 17, 2012

A state of the art procedure in breast health has made its way back to the Aroostook Medical Center. Patients can now benefit from having a stereotactic breast biopsy. Shawn Cunningham takes a close look at the technology in this week’s Medical Monday.

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Medical Monday 10.8.12: Breast Cancer Series Pt. 2

Medical Monday 10.8.12: Breast Cancer Series Pt. 2

| October 8, 2012

The Aroostook Medical Center’s Cancer Care facility sees a number of patients five days a week. And its new Hall of Courage is open seven days a week…always with the aim of inspiring those fighting cancer to never give up. Shawn Cunningham continues her Medical Monday look at breast cancer resources in the county and [...]

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Medical Monday: 9.24.12 Ashland Health Center

Medical Monday: 9.24.12 Ashland Health Center

| September 26, 2012

The Aroostook Medical Center has five satellite clinics throughout the county community. Including one in Ashland. In this week’s Medical Monday, Shawn Cunningham examines the positive role these clinics play in providing qualitative care to patients in rural communities.

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