Signs indicate a robust season ahead, but there’s also good news: Needle haters may opt for a nasal spray, and President Trump is encouraging research on a universal vaccine.
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Maine Senate Democrats will hold town halls to publicize legislative agenda
Democrats, who hold a Senate majority, say they’ll focus on health care, property taxes, energy independence and protecting workers’ rights.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel, News
DFD Russell Medical Center receives top national award
Rangeley Health and Wellness awarded grant to support a behavioral health program; Maine Med takes neonatal training on the road; 14 Camden National Bank employees receive recognition awards; Camden National Corp. selected for the Sandler O’Neill Sm-All Stars Class of 2019.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Parent company of Maine Med forms cancer network
MaineHealth Cancer Care will be located in Biddeford, Sanford and South Portland.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine nonprofit lands grant to help people enroll in Medicaid
The Maine Health Access Foundation received the $750,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
MaineHealth joins list of Maine employers offering paid parental leave
Several of the state’s largest employers now offer some form of paid leave for mothers and fathers following the birth or adoption of a child.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: More policymakers should support Maine’s leaders in addressing bone health
Stepped-up screening and treatment will ease the toll of osteoporosis, both personally and economically.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Some Mainers say opponents of vaccine law misled them in petition effort
Other voters are writing Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap, asking him to remove their signatures.
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Maine Voices: A public option is not enough – Maine needs universal coverage
A single state health plan would have greater bargaining power, control costs and improve Mainers’ health.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine legislators right to focus on solution to long-term caregiver shortage
Last year’s unsuccessful referendum campaign should not be the last word on a looming crisis.