The clinics serve as a critical safety net in every state and U.S. territory for low-income people of all ages.
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St. Mary’s hospital seeks state funds to cover part of its financial deficit, fund new program
The funding could mean the difference between the hospital expanding the type of behavioral health services it offers and closing behavioral health programs.
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Texas had estimated 26,000 pregnancies from rape since total abortion ban
Meanwhile, nationwide abortions have slightly increased, while travel for abortions more than doubled, according to new research published Wednesday.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Politics
Struggling emergency medical responders still awaiting $31 million in funds approved last year
Bureaucratic hurdles have delayed urgently needed funding for Maine’s struggling ambulance services.
Posted inElections, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Nation & World, Politics
Jared Golden and Republican challengers differ sharply on abortion issue
The Lewiston congressman favors abortion rights while Mike Soboleski and Austin Theriault call themselves ‘pro-life.’
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Maine doctor settles retaliation lawsuit against assisted-living facilities
Dr. Jabbar Fazeli reached an undisclosed agreement with the 3 assisted-living facilities Friday. He had alleged he was discriminated against for being Muslim and unfairly fired after clashing with management.
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Proposal for constitutional right to abortion draws advocates, opponents to State House
Lawmakers heard nearly 6 hours of testimony on the proposal, which faces an uphill battle requiring two-thirds support in both the House and Senate in order to be sent to voters.
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First-ever experiment shows how pigs might help people with liver failure
The FDA is considering whether to allow a small number of Americans who need a new organ to volunteer for rigorous studies of either pig hearts or kidneys.
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New Hampshire residents want better answers from 2024 candidates on opioid crisis
Some say they’re dissatisfied with how the Republicans competing in Tuesday’s primary have focused on the border and law enforcement instead of treatment and recovery.
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Lyme disease cases spike Down East and set record for Maine
Maine recorded 2,904 cases of the tick-borne infection in 2023, according to the state CDC.