As Walgreens and other chains shutter locations and reduce hours, Mainers point to independent pharmacies as filling a critical need.
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CVS and Walgreens plan to start dispensing abortion pill mifepristone soon
The abortion pill will only be available in a few states to start.
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Health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19
Most people have some degree of immunity to the coronavirus from past vaccinations or infections. And many people are not following the 5-day isolation guidance anyway, some experts say.
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Republicans block Senate bill to protect nationwide access to IVF treatments
Abortion opponents have pushed laws in at least 15 states based on the idea that an embryo should have the same rights as a person.
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Families, advocates press legislators to use Progressive Treatment Program more
People testified on behalf of mental health services as state Appropriation and Finance Committee hold public hearing for the governor’s budget.
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MaineCare continues to deal with a cybersecurity breach that is disrupting prescriptions
Pharmacies have been authorized to fill covered prescriptions for up to 30 days until the state’s Medicaid pharmacy claims system is restored.
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Maine nursing homes say more state funds are needed to prevent closures
A new coalition of care providers and advocates is asking for $31 million in state funding in this year’s budget.
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Maine panel seeks help for National Guard members exposed to harmful chemicals
Agent Orange and other powerful herbicides were used near the Gagetown military base in New Brunswick starting in the 1960s.
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Wendy Williams diagnosed with same form of dementia as Bruce Willis
The 59-year-old’s diagnoses of primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia ‘have already presented significant hurdles in Wendy’s life,’ a statement released Thursday says.
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How an Alabama court ruling that frozen embryos are children could affect IVF
In vitro fertilization offers a possible solution when a woman has trouble getting pregnant.