Officials won’t say why an out-of-state candidate rejected an offer; some worry about an erosion of Maine’s public health infrastructure.
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Widespread influenza prompts restrictions at central Maine hospitals
The temporary visitor restrictions at Inland and Franklin Memorial hospitals are focused around maternity wards because of the vulnerability of the babies.
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Maine treatment for mental illness serves as national model
On hiatus but soon to be restarted, a program that began at Maine Medical Center has led the way toward early detection and treatment of schizophrenia.
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Maine treatment for mental illness serves as national model
On hiatus but soon to be restarted, a program that began at Maine Medical Center has led the way toward early detection and treatment of schizophrenia.
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Farmington hospital is learning lab for lawmakers
A group of state legislators, many of them newly elected, visited Franklin Memorial Hospital to learn about the impact of health care policy.
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40 years of preventive care saves Franklin County lives and money
Efforts to curb cardiovascular disease in Franklin County are associated with lower hospitalizations, lower mortality rates and more than $5 million in health care savings, according to research unveiled Tuesday.
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Intensive blood sugar control risky for elderly, study says
For many older diabetics, the ‘risks appear to outweigh the benefits.’
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Flu numbers highest in state since 2009-10
Maine’s CDC director says the vaccine is less effective against flu strains this year.
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Maine to fill funding gap in Medicaid payments to physicians
The state will spend $7.8 million to cover federal cuts in reimbursements to doctors who treat MaineCare patients.
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Conservative lawmakers say no to Medicaid expansion
Governors across the political spectrum see federal funds as too generous to reject but face roadblocks from Republicans.