An advocate says the funding is appreciated, but represents a short-term fix.
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Council on Aging aims to end ageism in Maine in 10 years
Discrimination based on age is holding people back, diminishing health outcomes and hurting Maine’s economy, the organization says.
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FDA concedes delays in response to baby formula shortage
A report from the agency says outdated data-sharing systems and inadequate staffing and training among its food inspectors were only some of the factors that led to the ongoing issue.
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Thousands of Maine people per day getting their booster doses
Supplies are ‘sufficient, but limited,’ says Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah.
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‘Out of control’ STD situation prompts call for changes
Last year the rate of syphilis cases reached its highest since 1991 and the total number of cases hit its highest since 1948.
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Health care workers appeal dismissal of lawsuit over Maine’s vaccine mandate
Seven Maine health care workers are taking their case to the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals, after a federal judge dismissed their case in August.
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COVID deaths worldwide at lowest since March 2020, WHO says
Meanwhile, residents of a city in China say they are experiencing hunger and shortages of medicine after over 40 days in a lockdown.
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Panel studying violence in health care settings focuses on lack of resources
Speakers painted a picture of Maine’s behavioral health care system being understaffed.
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Hannaford donates $350,000 to MaineHealth in support of Food As Medicine program
Funding will increase access to nutritious food for needy individuals with chronic health conditions in greater Franklin County.
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Should I get the omicron booster now or wait?
For those at lower risk of exposure or developing severe disease, holding off could make sense.