Women often put the needs of others over those of their own. As caretakers, it is hardwired into our DNA and an integral part of who we are. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many in-person health care services, such as screening mammograms, were placed on hold as we navigated how to safely provide care in a new environment. More than a year later, while COVID-19 is still very much a part of our life, we are in a much better position with the knowledge, tools, and safety procedures to protect you.
I am urging women to not delay their care. Annual screenings, such as mammograms, are a very important part of how we can find problems early before they become more dangerous and more difficult to treat.
Rest assured, you are in good hands. While Northern Light Health has always prided ourselves on providing a safe and welcoming environment for you to receive care, we now have many enhanced safety measures in place, including strict sanitization of all spaces and medical-grade face masks for both patients and the medical team. I invite you to learn more about these protocols, and more, on our website, northernlighthealth.org/safecare.
Please do not delay your care any longer. Before we can truly care for others, we need to ensure our own health.
Susan O’Connor, M.D.
Bangor
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