Outpatient Clinics Receive Health Innovation Award
Avatar International has awarded the outpatient clinic department of The Aroostook Medical Center with a health innovation award. Low Bandwidth (Modem)High Bandwidt...

Childhood Immunizations
TAMC Pediatrician Dr. Peter Morningstar talked with WAGM about childhood immunizations during a recent Medical Monday story. Low Bandwidth (Modem)High Bandwidth (Ca...

Anonymous Grant is a True Gift for Lifeline Subscribers
A recent grant from an anonymous donor is allowing The Aroostook Medical Center to update its Lifeline subscriber's emergency response equipment. Low Bandwidth (Mod...

Underage Drinking
Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among youth in America. Horizons child psychologist Dr. Carolina Merida-Copeland recently was interviewed by WAGM f...

Back to the Basics of Healthy Eating
In today's world of convenient food, fad diets, diet drings and diet bars, simple nutrition seems to be a thing of the past. Learn from TAMC clinical dietitian Felic...

The Importance of Bone Health
Bone health is important for overall physical health. Poor bone health can lead to two bone disorders: osteoporosis and osteopenia. Horizons nurse practitioner Lucy ...

Do You Get Enough Sleep
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has released a study where about 10% of adults report they do not believe they receive enough sleep. Dr. David Weed tal...

Dr. and Mrs. Giberson Donate Funds to Purchase Lifelike Medical Training Device
Dr. Raymond Giberson, a retired TAMC surgeon, and his wife, Bea, recently donated funds to The Aroostook Medical Center for the purchase of SimMan, an advanced medic...

Innovative Device Keeps Patients from Waking up while on the Operating Table
Waking up or being partially conscious during surgery is the premise of a movie currently in theaters called "Awake". WAGM's Shawn Cunningham speaks with Director of...

The Aroostook Medical Center Awarded Accreditation from The Joint Commission
The Aroostook Medical Center recently earned a Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission for demonstrating compliance with national standards for healthcare qu...

Changes to Healthcare Services
Low Bandwidth (Modem)High Bandwidth (Cable, DSL) Video courtesy of WAGM TVAired February 18, 2008 The Aroostook Medical Center's Board of Trustees recently appro...

Complications from Severe Anemia
Severe anemia can lead to different chronic health problems including heart attacks and lung disease. WAGM reporter Shawn Cunningham talks with Hospitalist Dr. Roger...

Emergency Medical Technicians not Deterred by Bad Weather
When bad weather causes highway conditions to become dangerous it is a good idea to stay off the roads. This is not an option in the case of an emergency when emerge...

Take a look at our new 64-slice CT Scanner
The Aroostook Medical Center is proud to welcome its newest piece of technology, a CT scanner that is considered to be one of the best in the world. Low Bandwidth...

Volunteering During the New Year
As a resolution for the new year, The Aroostook Medical Center is encouraging anyone interested in volunteer work to get out and do it. Low Bandwidth (Modem)High Ba...

The Importance of Children's Miracle Network
WAGM reporter Shawn Cunningham reports on the importance of Children's Miracle Network to giving sick children quality care. Low Bandwidth (Modem)High Bandwidth (Ca...

Lights of Life
The Aroostook Medical Center, through the Lights of Life program, is adding lights and names to the holiday tree throughout December. Low Bandwidth (Modem)High Band...

The Gold Brick Program: Supporting Life-Sustaining Dialysis Services
Richard and Lynn Lombard understand the importance of County Dialysis Center. Richard's mother-in-law Beryl Lombard – who visits the center three times each week for...

Mumps in Maine
After a dozen years, Mumps is making a comeback in Maine. Shawn Cunningham spoke with Dr. Usha Rani Karamudi about what the public needs to know to keep from contrac...

Iron Deficiency
Lack of iron in the human body is one of the most common human deficiencies in America. Even a mild, short-term deficiency can impare the body's ability to perform a...

New Anti-Smoking Law Could Expand Statewide
In Bangor there are rules to prevent people from smoking in vehicles while children are present. There are people that would like to exppand this law statewide. TAMC...

10 Years of Quality Service Celebrated by County
County Dialysis Center, a department of The Aroostook Medical Center (TAMC), celebrated 10 years of providing dialysis services in Aroostook County at an open house ...

New High-Tech Imaging Equipment to Arrive at The Aroostook Medical Center
The Aroostook Medical Center is receiving some new, high-tech technology, which is the first of its kind in Aroostook County. Low Bandwidth (Modem)High Bandwidth (C...

Headaches
Almost everyone in the general public has experienced an occasional headache from time to time. If a headache becomes severe and occurs on a regular basis there coul...

The Aroostook Medical Center to Offer Advanced 64-Slice CT Scanning
Heart disease is the leading killer of Americans and is a significant health issue in our region. Aroostook County residents will soon have access to powerful, non-i...

Over $20,000 Raised During 11th Annual TAMC Golf Classic
Over $20,000 was raised in support of local children's healthcare at this year's TAMC Golf Classic held at Presque Isle Country Club. The annual scramble benefited C...

Poison Ivy Reactions Discussed by Bradley Bastian, PA-C
Millions of people have an allergic reaction to poison ivy each year. The Aroostook Medical Center's Bradley Bastian, PA-C talks about how to avoid a reaction, and w...

Lynn Turnbull Named to State Board of Nursing
Lynn Turnbull, RN, MHA, Vice President of Nursing at The Aroostook Medical Center, has been appointed to the Maine State Board of Nursing by Governor John Baldacci. ...

Survivor Aroostook
Students from all over Aroostook County are participating in a week-long summer healthcare careers camp known as Survivor Aroostook. Low Bandwidth (Modem)High Bandw...

The Importance of an Advance Directive
You can never be too cautious when it comes to your healthcare and well being. Kara Lauritsen speaks with TAMC Patient Advocate Rosalie Dwyer to help explain why it ...

Are We Prepared for Tuberculosis?
Turberculosis has been on the minds of many recently. Learn how The Aroostook Medical Center is prepared to handle those infected. Low Bandwidth (Modem)High Bandwid...

Maine State Healthcare Systems Rank 5th in the Nation
Maine ranks number 5 in the nation in a new report analyzing the performance of state healthcare systems. WAGM's Shawn Cunningham explains. Low Bandwidth (Modem)Hig...

When to Use the Emergency Room
Hospital emergency rooms have become a popular site for treatment of injuries and illnesses that are non-emergency related. WAGM reporter Shawn Cunningham examines w...

New Infant Security System
WAGM reporter Julia Dunn reports on what The Aroostook Medical Center is doing to keep our tiniest patients safe. Low Bandwidth (Modem)High Bandwidth (Cable, DSL) ...

Extraordinary People, Extraordinary Service
This week, May 21-26, is National EMS Week. WAGM reported Dick Palm recently learned about the extraordinary service that EMS staff provides to Aroostook County comm...

Children’s Miracle Network Good Works Day
Regional Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores in the Bangor market, including the Wal-Mart stores in Presque Isle and Houlton, were recently recognized for being number on...

Brain Injury Workshop Held
A recent workshop coordinated by Green Ridge Neuro Rehab, a service of The Aroostook Medical Center, brought together local healthcare professionals and those touche...

Violence In Schools
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the recent shooting massacre at Virginia Tech University. WAGM reporter Shawn Cunningham recently spoke with Horizo...

New Discussion Series at Horizons Caribou Health Center
Childhood obesity is on the rise in Maine and was the first of eight topics in a new discussion series at Horizons Caribou Health Center. Low Bandwidth (Modem)High ...

Better Transport for Bariatric Patients
Crown Ambulance unveiled a new piece of equipment that will better help bariatric patients. Low Bandwidth (Modem)High Bandwidth (Cable, DSL) Video courtesy of WAGM...

First Responders Urge Citizens to Dial 911 for Emergencies
Dialing just three simple numbers could provide a better outcome during an emergency situation. Low Bandwidth (Modem)High Bandwidth (Cable, DSL) Video courtesy of ...

Access to Affordable Healthcare
Access to affordable healthcare is a growing concern for everyone in Maine. Senior Vice President Bruce Sandstrom recently sat down with WAGM to talk about patients'...

Healthy Tips for Women
WAGM's Shawn Cunningham spoke with Horizons provider Lucy Richard about ten resolutions women should make this year, and every year. Part 1Low Bandwidth (Modem)High...

TAMC joins Acadia Hospital in Opiate Abuse Awareness Campaign
The Aroostook Medical Center is pleased to ...

Another Philosophy of Care
When people look for a family practice doctor they often look for an "MD", but there is another philosophy of practicing medicine. Dr. William Bergen, DO, sat down ...

Medicine is Like a Metaphor
A doctor who writes more than prescriptions recently sat down with WAGM reporter Dick Palm to discuss how medicine is like a metaphor, and can lead to a better under...

Together, We're Stronger
After two years of preparation, The Aroostook Medical Center is part of an online system where healthcare providers can lookup and analyze patient records in the bli...