Joe Lawlor writes about health and human services for the Press Herald. A 24-year newspaper veteran, Lawlor has worked in Ohio, Michigan and Virginia before relocating to Maine in 2013 to join the Press Herald. He is still considered “from away” but since then, he has learned what a “dooryard” is, eaten “whoopie pies” drank Moxie and boiled some “lobstahs.” The stories he enjoys most are when he learns something and meeting inspiring people. He lives in South Portland - aka “SoPo” - with his wife, Melanie, and two school-age children.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2024
Surgeon general visits Maine, encourages social connections to combat isolation
Dr. Vivek Murthy said loneliness is a public health issue just like smoking and obesity.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2024
Lawmakers seek to reform Maine’s child disability services in wake of federal lawsuit
A legislative commission has been tasked with finding solutions to improve the state’s under-fire Department of Health and Human Services.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2024
Maine legislative committee backs Gov. Mills’ nominee for health commissioner
The Health and Human Services Committee votes 10-2 in favor of Sara Gagné-Holmes’ nomination, which now goes to the full Senate.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2024
Advocates urge Mills administration to quickly resolve federal lawsuit over care for disabled children
A spokesperson said Gov. Janet Mills is ‘actively engaged’ in lawsuit negotiations, but a key state senator called for the governor to get ‘personally involved’ in finding solutions.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2024
Department of Justice sues Maine over treatment of children with behavioral disabilities
The lawsuit filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Portland says the state has violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2024
Pingree campaigns for Harris by contrasting her health care plans with Trump’s
The 1st District Democrat says a second Trump presidency would result in cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, more attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and a potential national abortion ban.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2024
MaineHealth hires doctor for executive position
Dr. Adrian Moran will be MaineHealth’s chief medical and transformation officer.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2024
Turnpike traffic expected to be heavy this Labor Day weekend
Traffic on the Maine Turnpike was up about 5% through July 31, and other signs point to a strong tourist season this year.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2024
Portland woman shares stage with Biden and Harris after advocating for lower drug prices
Judy Aiken, 70, was part of a White House rollout of a new law that allows Medicare to negotiate the prices of some drugs.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2024
Revised rule for paid family leave program would make it more business-friendly
At least one of the changes is designed to allow employers to opt out of the program sooner if they offer a private leave benefit.
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