U.S. health officials have approved a much-debated drug to treat the deadly illness known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
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Questions, tension face task force studying violence in health care settings
Friction surfaces between health care professionals and district attorneys’ offices.
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Gov. Mills launches program to give grants up to $2,000 to family caregivers
The $5.1 million program is for family caregivers of patients with disabilities, such as Alzheimer’s and dementia, who are being cared for at home.
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Millions of Americans will save on Medicare fees next year
The decrease helps to offset last year’s spike, which was driven in part by a new Alzheimer’s drug.
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‘Steady stream of resignations’: Health care workers testify about workplace violence
The 13-member legislative task force was told the frequency and severity of abuse is likely the number one reason driving people to leave the profession.
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Teen interest in long-lasting birth control soars after Roe
Experts say the U.S. Supreme Court’s June ruling overturning Roe v. Wade appears to be sending more teens to their doctors in search of birth control, including long-acting reversible forms.
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Maine expands program for free at-home COVID-19 testing
Maine households can now order 1 free COVID-19 test kit per month.
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Thousands more Mainers now have access to dental care, but can’t find a dentist
Even before more than 200,000 adults became eligible for MaineCare’s dental benefits this summer, the state was experiencing a dearth of professionals to provide them.
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Why some places haven’t given up their mask mandates
The few cafes, stores and venues in Portland that still require masks say it’s to protect their staff and put concerned customers at ease.
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Maine to walk away from multimillion dollar Juul settlement
Maine was set to receive about $11 million as part of a nearly $440 million settlement between the e-cigarette manufacturer and 33 states and territories.