Day One is closing its Hinckley location because of a shortage of staff and plans to reopen operations farther south, continuing to offer substance use and mental health treatment for youth and families.
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Maine reports 438 new cases, with 45% of them in people under 30
At least 2 vaccination clinics have been canceled next week because the state is expecting a big drop-off in doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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Vaccine supplies trickling down to small Maine medical practices
The Maine CDC distributed 400 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine to 4 independent primary care practices around the state this week but won’t be able to ship any next week because of reduced supply.
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Average age of Maine hospitals’ COVID-19 patients is falling, but overall numbers aren’t
The average age of patients at Maine Medical Center fell from 65 in January to 58 in March, a trend that ‘really demonstrates the impact of these vaccines.’
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More than a half million Americans gain health coverage under Biden
The special sign-up opportunity for Affordable Care Act plans will be available until Aug. 15.
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Vaccine shipments to Maine to decline next week, as cases remain high
Nearly half of the 401 new cases reported by the state Wednesday were people under 30.
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Nearly half of new U.S. virus infections are in just 5 states
The concentration of infections is putting pressure on the federal government to consider changing how it distributes vaccines by sending more doses to hot spots.
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Maine to launch mobile units with FEMA to boost rural access to COVID-19 vaccine
The federal partnership is part of a broader effort to reduce gaps in vaccination rates among Maine counties and provide more vaccination sites in smaller communities.
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FDA OKs first new ADHD drug in over a decade for children
Quelbree is a daily capsule for kids 6 to 17.
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Some businesses want masks on, even as states drop mandates
The law sides with owners as a company’s premises are private property.