While health science has made great strides in improving the quality and length of life, one expert says the future calls for a ‘ginormous shift in public health.’
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Waterville to bring opioid treatment into the field as part of state pilot program
The medication has been proven to reduce fatal opioid overdoses by more than 60%.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
MaineGeneral will close its Fairfield eye center in July
The specialty eye center was losing up to $1 million annually, a spokesperson said. Its closure will force 4,500 patients to find new care.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Former Inland Hospital in Waterville to become mixed-use site, developer says
The property, on the market for $2.7 million, was bought Thursday.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
How a Maine bill could take the heat off hospitals
It would keep more patients in their homes and out of hospitals, even after calling 911.
Posted inMaine, News
Freedom could finally settle its costly road lawsuit
The tiny town has battled a lawsuit from a group of landowners for almost two years.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Hospital cyberattacks impacted 1/3 of Mainers last year. Lawmakers want to change that.
A new bill would require hospitals to formally prepare for the increasing number of cyberattacks, which can delay care and put patient data at risk.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine lawmakers look to regulate AI use in mental health care
Some say the use of artificial intelligence can be harmful in therapeutic settings, while others say it’s a useful tool.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Somerset County program helps veterans overcome health care barriers
Improving communication between community providers and VA officials is the program’s first step.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Sports
An Augusta doctor worked with this year’s Olympic athletes. What did he learn?
Daniel Shubert spent over a week in Switzerland with the U.S. Snowboard Halfpipe team before they left for Italy.