A colonoscopy isn't the only way to get screened for colorectal cancer. Your doctor can even give you a kit to take and use at home! http://bit.ly/2n8hEmC

Maine Medical Center is excited to begin work on the largest modernization and replacement project in its history – a patient-focused initiative that will enable the state’s largest hospital to meet the most urgent healthcare needs well into the future: http://mmc.org/modernization

Twenty Maine Medical Partners specialty practice sites have been given the highest level of recognition for patient-centered care by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Congratulations! http://ow.ly/4dGw30jbGA5

ICYMI: Maine is seeing progress in the fight against childhood obesity, thanks to the work of 5210 Let's Go! and our community partners: http://ow.ly/rhM930j9EXo Learn more about Let's Go! here: https://mainehealth.org/lets-go

At MaineHealth, we offer screening, diagnosis, and treatment for colon cancer. The most effective way to prevent colon cancer is by getting a screening colonoscopy. Learn more about what that involves, and when you should get one. http://bit.ly/2BqED1x

It's Poison Prevention Week. Stay prepared for an emergency by keeping the number for the Northern New England Poison Center in your phone: 1-800-222-1222. The Northern New England Poison Center is staffed with specially trained nurses and pharmacists 24 hours a day 7 days a week and also can be reached via text at 85511, online chat at http://nnepc.org or email at nnepc@mmc.org. Learn more about how to keep your family safe at http://nnepc.org!

It’s Certified Nurses Day! MMC has 753 Board certified nurses. Join us in recognizing their professionalism and dedication to excellence in quality patient care.

You can support the Cares for Kids Radiothon by calling 1-800-352-6865. Learn more by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2GzCLrH

Nyle, from West Gardiner, wanted to prove he didn’t have cancer. When he visited his doctor for a colonoscopy, it proved something different, and ultimately saved his life. Watch Nyle’s story here: mainehealth.org/cancer/nyle

Thank you to all of our hard working employees and first responders, who continue to serve patients, no matter the weather.

A snowstorm is expected to hit Southern Maine on Tuesday, March 13. All Maine Medical Partners offices will close at noon. If you have an appointment at one of our practices and they must reschedule, someone from the office will call you. If you can’t make your appointment, please call the practice. All other operations at MMC’s 22 Bramhall St. campus will be open, as always, to serve our patients. Employees should visit www.mmc.org/weather for updates.

A snowstorm is expected to hit Southern Maine on Tuesday, March 13. If you have an appointment at one of our practices and they must reschedule, someone from the office will call you. If you can’t make your appointment, please call the practice. MMC’s 22 Bramhall St. campus will be open, as always, to serve our patients. Employees should visit http://www.mmc.org/weather for updates.