Free pollinator garden seed packets will be handed out during the #MaineFlowerShow get yours while they last and get planting!

Want to burn 175 calories in the next 30 minutes? Get out and garden. Gardening is a great heart healthy exercise.

Don’t head to the gym! Head outside, break a sweat, and plant a few seeds. We encourage people to do things they love for physical exertion.

Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness. What better way to stay active than low impact gardening? #SelfCare #PlantSomething

For the best ways to avoid backaches while gardening and other helpful tricks visit plant-something.org

Skincare is important at every stage of life and season. Remember to wear SPF before heading out to garden #PlantSomething

According to #PlantSomethingMaine #gardening helps maintain a healthy weight, supports #MentalHealth, reduces stress & improves mood.

Incorporate gardening into your daily routine to maintain an active and heart healthy lifestyle. #PlantSomething #PlantMaine

Get outdoors to achieve your daily dose of natural vit D & join the #PlantSomethingMovement by creating a sustainable garden

For the best ways to avoid ticks while gardening and other helpful tricks of the trade visit plantsomethingmaine.org

Stress? It is important to take a break to decompress. Practice diaphragmatic breathing and therapeutic gardening. #PlantSomething

Dr Duffy talks #PopulationHealth with Maine Calling and how it can tackle some of #Maine’s biggest health challenges bit.ly/2ojXrKl

Mercy Hospital welcomes Ugandan visitors ow.ly/MwsO30b3lvs #Maine

Chronic Pain Patients Say Opioid Law Creates New Crisis ow.ly/viZX30b9ram #Maine #patientsnotaddicts

Mercy's Dr. Duffy enjoys helping patients of all ages to be more active, including kids. More: goo.gl/T744PC

Portland Press Herald letter to the editor: Mercy Hospital is focused on progress and its mission. More: goo.gl/ATPQft

Senators react to national healthcare debate ow.ly/PLa730dVURs CBS 13 News Senator Angus King #ACA #Maine

Woman credits McAuley Residence for her road to recovery ow.ly/cS4P30eBgGl NEWS CENTER Maine #PortlandME #Addiction #Recovery

To all those who answered our nation's call, thank you for your service. #Veterans

Five Maine hospitals get top ratings for quality, safety ow.ly/CQAV30hXoqp @JCraigAnderson The Leapfrog Group @HospSafetyGrade #PatientSafety