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Maine CDC warns of rise in hepatitis A cases in 3 counties

by Glenn Jordan June 19, 2020June 19, 2020

York, Somerset and Penobscot counties have gone from zero cases to 26 over the last 4 months.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Maine Family Planning weighs appeal in lawsuit over federal ‘gag rule’

by Megan Gray June 18, 2020June 19, 2020

A federal judge last week dismissed the nonprofit’s legal challenge of a Trump administration rule that puts new restrictions on abortion providers that receive Title X family planning grants.

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Portland startup gets expedited federal review for stroke recovery product

by Peter McGuire June 15, 2020June 15, 2020

A program developed by MedRhythms uses sensors, music and software to help stroke survivors overcome walking impairment.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: ‘Universal’ testing isn’t enough to protect nursing home residents from COVID

by Jabbar Fazeli, M.D. Special to the Press Herald June 2, 2020June 2, 2020

It’s critical to do smart proactive testing of staff on COVID units and medical providers and staff working at multiple facilities or units.

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CVS to launch COVID-19 testing at 4 Maine pharmacies Friday

by Peter McGuire May 28, 2020May 28, 2020

Customers can get self-administered tests at drive-through windows at some CVS locations as the state ramps up testing.

Business, Local & State, News

Harvard Pilgrim foundation awards $900,000 in COVID-19 relief grants to Maine nonprofits

by J. Craig Anderson May 12, 2020May 12, 2020

The grants support food access and meal delivery, services for older adults and immigrant families, social and community services, and emergency response.