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A series of podcasts from Northern Light Health to heal, inspire, and inform. We strive to improve our health and the health of our communities through connections and conversation.

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  1. Episode 1

    Sonography

    We are starting a brand-new season of our Pathways podcast. This season we are focused on careers in healthcare which need two years or less of schooling or training. Kicking our season off is Nicole Rice, Ultrasound Supervisor at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. Nicole gives us a snapshot of what sonography is and what it takes to get started in this well-paying, career.

    12 min

  2. Episode 2

    Medical Assistant

    Medical Assistants are the link between patient and physician. In this episode we sit down with experienced Medical Assistant Zandra Maclean and a newly certified Medical Assistant Madeleine Dow to chat about their job. As we learned, there's a lot more to this profession than one might think.

    28 min

  3. Episode 3

    MHRT-C (Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician – Certified)

    Looking to get into the mental health side of healthcare, but unsure where to start or how to do it? Lexus Howland, an MHRT-C explains her job, how she helps people, and how she got her certification in less than two years. Her time as an MHRT-C has given her perspective and launched her towards a new career goal. Hear it all in this week’s episode of Pathways.

  4. Episode 4

    EMTs and Paramedics

    Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics are in high demand across the state of Maine. Within four months, you can obtain your EMT license and in less than a year you could become a Paramedic. If you’re looking to get your foot in the door, Emergency Medical Service careers are a great way to do it. The “calm in the chaos,” Brent Watson and Rich Wilson join host Emily Tadlock to chat about what they do, why they love it, and how their careers have progressed.

  5. Episode 5

    Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech)

    Fast, focused, and at the front lines of diagnostic discovery - CT Techs are the unsung heroes turning snapshots into life saving answers. Host Emily Tadlock sits down with Makenzie Farley, a CT Tech at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital and Justin Dyer, manager of imaging services to get a look at this profession.

    33 min

  6. Episode 6

    Framing the conversation of sustainability in healthcare

    Environmental sustainability doesn’t have to be divisive. In this episode of Sustainable Healthcare, we share ways we can all find common ground. Cecilia DeLoach Lynn, Vice President of Sustainability for Advocate Health, discusses with Tim Doak, Chief Sustainability Officer at Northern Light Health, how we can frame the conversation around sustainability in ways that can resonate with a broader sector of the public.

  7. Episode 6

    Certified Nursing Assistants

    Every day, Certified Nursing Assistants show up with heart, strength, and a commitment to care that quietly transforms lives. In this episode of Pathways, we step into their world through their stories, their challenges, and the passion that led them to this essential path. Host Emily Tadlock sits down with Northern Light Home Care and Hospice CNA Rebecca Dill and Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center CAN Flora Mutimukeye in this episode of Pathways.

  8. Episode 7

    Eliminating Desflurane: Pioneering Sustainable Anesthesia Practices

    We dive into the critical issue of anesthetic gases and their environmental effect. Join us as we explore how Dr. Sarah Smith, Chief of Anesthesia at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, is leading the charge to eliminate desflurane from the operating room. Discover how this transition is making a significant difference in reducing the carbon footprint of Northern Light Health.

    11 min
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A series of podcasts from Northern Light Health to heal, inspire, and inform. We strive to improve our health and the health of our communities through connections and conversation.

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