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PublishedJuly 18, 2024
Mills to nominate longtime DHHS deputy commissioner to lead state’s largest department
Sara Gagné-Holmes has been acting commissioner since Jeanne Lambrew stepped down on June 1, but was the department's No. 2 for five years prior to that.
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PublishedJune 25, 2024
Opinion: DHHS must not bungle home health, direct-care rules
Maine can't afford to further weaken its tottering health care system. A strong and viable direct-care network is the foundation of that system.
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PublishedMay 26, 2024
Maine’s health department rarely investigates when residents wander away from care facilities
Elopement – when a resident wanders out of a care home – is a real risk, particularly for people with dementia. But in the vast majority of cases, the facilities are never inspected and rarely sanctioned.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2024
Bangor 10-year-old suffered months of abuse before his death, police say
Braxtyn Smith was zip tied, injured and denied food, court records state. His mother, father and grandmother are charged with depraved indifference murder in the Feb. 18 killing.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2024
New child welfare chief aims to prioritize input from caseworkers, front-line workers
Bobbi Johnson, who took over the beleaguered system this month, answered questions from lawmakers on the Government Oversight Committee on Friday.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2023
Gov. Mills has yet to meet with child caseworkers sounding alarms about protection system
Caseworker voices have become a focal point in lawmakers' review of the state's child protection agency. The governor said in January that she wanted to hear from them, but hasn't 'had the opportunity' to meet with them, a spokesperson said.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2023
Commentary: Child abuse exams must be carried out by trained specialists
Few otherwise highly skilled physicians have the training and experience necessary to accurately determine if injuries are inflicted or accidental.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2023
Our View: Mills administration is failing in effort to fix child welfare system
The state's ability to recognize children in peril and act on their behalf is getting worse.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2023
Maine lawmaker calls for scrutiny of DHHS after disclosure of 8 public guardianship deaths
Legislators want to know why they weren't informed as required by law. A meeting with officials is planned for next month.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2023
Out for blood: Mosquitoes are buzzing and biting as rains give way to heat
Rising temperatures and widespread standing water have created ideal conditions for the bloodsucking insects, experts warn.
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