A bill sponsored by Sen. Joseph Baldacci, D-Bangor, would create 3 ‘crisis centers’ to reduce the number of children stuck in hospitals with no place to go.
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Tick activity surges in Maine with arrival of warmer weather
If you spot a tick right now, it’s most likely an adult deer tick, which can transmit Lyme disease.
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Medicaid cuts would be devastating, Rep. Pingree, health care providers and patients say
A bill that will likely include substantial cuts to the program has passed the U.S. House and will be considered by the Senate this year.
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As birthing units continue to close, potential solutions emerge
In rural Maine, cross-training staff, incorporating more independent providers, and expanding training are some of the solutions being proposed.
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Is measles coming to Maine? Will my vaccination protect me?
With a major outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, Maine CDC Director Dr. Puthiery Va answers questions about vaccinations, the risks of the disease, and reports of alternative prevention methods and treatments.
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Waterville’s Northern Light Inland Hospital to close in June
The hospital had diminished its outpatient and maternal care services in recent months.
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Think Maine therapists and Realtors are all raking it in? Not exactly
Even the industries that have seen increased demand since the pandemic have faced their own sets of challenges.
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Five years after Maine’s first case, where does COVID-19 now stand?
One health care expert is concerned that lessons learned during the pandemic — the importance of transparency, trust in government and communication between officials, health care systems and citizens — are being forgotten.
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Sen. King demands answers about latest round of Veterans Affairs cuts
A plan to cut hundreds of contracted workers may include a key ‘radiation safety officer’ position and other jobs at the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta.
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Time is running out for Maine budget compromise to avoid reduced hospital payments
The state will begin reducing MaineCare reimbursements to small rural hospitals and withhold reimbursements for larger claims on Wednesday if lawmakers do not pass an emergency supplemental budget.