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Jul 8
2 min

The D.O. Difference

Ever since medical school and residency, I have often been asked the question, “What is the difference between a DO and an MD?” I like to...

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Alexandra Barr, DO

Jul 7
1 min

Check out our Interview with Coastal Freeport Living!

Crystal Klimavicz of Coastal Freeport Living Magazine recently interviewed the Coastal Maine Direct Care team. Hope you'll take a 10-minu...

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Alexandra Barr, DO

Apr 27
1 min

COVID 19 Update

During this COVID 19 pandemic we understand the anxiety and concern the coronavirus outbreak has caused in everyone's life, from disrupti...

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Karen Saylor, MD

Mar 20
1 min

Are you at increased risk from COVID-19?

It's no secret that older adults are among the most susceptible to complications from infection with corona virus, including hospitalizat...

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Karen Saylor, MD

Mar 20
1 min

Did you catch Dr. Saylor's article in the Portland Press Herald?

https://www.pressherald.com/2020/03/12/maine-doctors-nurses-grapple-with-misinformation-patients-fears/

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Alexandra Barr, DO

Nov 5, 2019
2 min

The Way Medicine Should Be

Remember when the doctor used to look you in the eyes instead of staring at a computer screen? When you could call and get in to see your...

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Alexandra Barr, DO

Oct 29, 2019
1 min

October 29 is World Stroke Day

Did you know that 1 in 4 people world wide will have a stroke? Healthy habits can protect and improve your brain function, which can also...

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