The four Maine contenders for U.S. Senate each have different takes on what’s needed to improve America’s health care system.
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Posted inHealth, Kennebec Journal, Maine
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.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, 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, Maine
‘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, Maine
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, Maine
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.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Insight: Not our Pearl Harbor, but our Somme
World War I’s bloodiest battle denotes the scope of the societal shifts necessary to combat COVID.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: COVID was the first wave – a mental health crisis will be the second
Mainers were suffering before the pandemic. The state should take steps to make it possible for more immigrant doctors to help them.