Lyndsey Sutherland alleged that Mid Coast Medical Group failed to follow a standard of care when considering her teenage daughter’s medical symptoms 4 years ago.
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Maine mother suing health provider says during trial ‘nobody should have to do this’
Lyndsey Sutherland, whose 15-year-old daughter died in 2021, is suing Mid Coast Medical Group under the Maine Wrongful Death Act.
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Doctor testifies during New Gloucester mother’s case against Mid Coast medical provider
Dr. Danielle Salhany, a gynecologist at Mid Coast Medical Group, was one of the last doctors to treat 15-year-old Jasmine Vincent before she died. Salhany says her role was limited.
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Is Maine’s drought making seasonal allergies worse?
During extended dry periods, pollen and mold spores picked up by the wind stay airborne longer and travel farther, experts say. But data is limited.
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Waterville to buy a new ambulance and hire 4 EMS workers
The ambulance and hirings will cost the city nearly $500,000.
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New Northern Light Health president takes the helm
Guy Hudson begins his tenure with plans to invest in staff and support rural health care access.
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Older Mainers stay connected with help from community groups
Age-friendly organizations across the state are hosting social events, volunteering free rides and providing other services and supports necessary for Maine’s seniors to stay active in their communities.
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Maine offers free medical tests for residents exposed to PFAS
Covering the cost of blood tests for more than 600 households in areas where farms used sludge to fertilize their fields represents a turning point in the state’s response to the crisis, from tracking to direct medical intervention.
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Mice to blame for Waterville eatery’s closure
Governor’s Restaurant & Bakery on Main Street hired a pest control company and is cleaning and sanitizing the building.
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West Nile virus found in crow in Augusta
The virus spreads mostly through the bite of an infected mosquito.