Adding to the strain, experienced nurses are ‘burned out with this whole (pandemic)’ and some are quitting, one nurse in Michigan reports.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Schools and Education
UMaine System retirees picket, plan legal action over benefits change
The Maine Education Association says changes to health insurance plans were made without consultation with unions and against signed contracts between the system and retired employees.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Hospitals and nursing homes need aid from the state
Other states have released federal funds to health care providers, but so far Maine has not.
Posted inElection 2020, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Maine’s Senate race: Health care divides candidates, remains a hot issue on the campaign trail
The four Maine contenders for U.S. Senate each have different takes on what’s needed to improve America’s health care system.
Posted inHealth, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
New Maine veterans task force works to reduce suicide by firearms, medication
The Maine Safer Homes Taskforce will distribute information related to gun and medication safety, hoping to curtail the state’s higher-than-average rate of death by suicide in veterans.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Prominent Maine doctor sues elder care operator claiming retaliation, discrimination
Dr. Jabbar Fazeli was medical director of a group of assisted-living facilities that he says mistreated him for being Muslim, then dismissed him for disagreeing with its treatment practices.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
‘Viral marketing’ takes on new definition as pandemic alters ad campaigns
The pandemic forced businesses throughout Maine to consider the way they had been marketing themselves, and whether they needed to adapt to a changed world.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Northern Light Health caught up in data breach
The health care organization said it was affected when an online service provider’s information was stolen earlier this year.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine health care systems to defy CDC shift, continue testing anyone exposed to virus
The federal CDC said last week that testing isn’t necessary for people suspected of being exposed if they show no symptoms of COVID-19.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: How to cope with massive health care and job crises? Science and innovation are the answer
We need to recognize that as we learn more, best practices and recommendations can change.