Hundreds of employees have left since the system was acquired by Prime Healthcare Foundation. A Prime spokesperson says the turnover is ‘common.’
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Damariscotta Select Board urges MaineHealth to keep local birthing center open
A grassroots effort to keep the birthing center open at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital formed after hospital officials said they were considering closing its maternity ward by the end of the year.
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Missed deadline stalls access to remote pharmacies in Maine
Roughly 45% of residents live in a pharmacy desert.
Posted inCommunity, Health, Maine, News
How can Maine stem its healthcare gaps?
While health science has made great strides in improving the quality and length of life, one expert says the future calls for a ‘ginormous shift in public health.’
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Cancer treatment services restored at St. Mary’s hospital in Lewiston
The hospital stopped offering medical oncology services in 2024.
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Bangor doctor, hospital sued after mistakenly operating on the wrong foot
Acadia Foot & Ankle doctor Adam Darcy has been reprimanded twice by state authorities for performing wrong site surgeries on the incorrect foot.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, The Maine Forecast
Wildfire smoke to reduce air quality in Maine through Fourth of July weekend
The ongoing heat wave could exacerbate the impacts of increased levels of particle pollution as wildfires burn in Canada and the Western U.S.
Posted inCommunity, Health, News, The Maine Forecast
Here are some cooling centers in the Rangeley region
Kingfield, Eustis and Strong all have designated cooling centers for those looking to get out of the heat this weekend.
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Damariscotta community members fight to keep birthing center open
MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is considering closing its maternity ward by the end of the year. A grassroots effort by local residents has formed to try to save it.
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Feds say criminal group has stolen more than $100K in Maine using cloned EBT cards
Prosecutors have charged 1 man, who they allege obtained funds using cloned cards.