Health experts say rising numbers of parents refuse needed vitamin K shots that keep some babies from dangerous bleeding.
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Mercy wins key approval to leave State Street campus for $75 million hospital
The Department of Health and Human Services approves a certificate of need for Northern Light Mercy Hospital to build its new facility on the Fore River Parkway.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Help Maine’s hometown hospitals
By passing L.D. 1350, the Legislature can stop imposing unnecessary financial hardship on vital rural facilities.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. measles cases top 700, with many illnesses among kids
Measles continues to spread in the US, with 22 states affected.
Posted inMaine
Labor and delivery nurse earns Mid-Maine Chamber’s customer service award
Jesse Wing, 34, will receive the Customer Service Stardom Award on April 25 at the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s banquet.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Amid shock, grief of abortion late in pregnancy, I’m coping by advocating for other women
Nobody should have to go without abortion care for lack of insurance coverage.
Posted inHealth, Lifestyle, Maine, New England, News, Politics
In health care debate, price control techniques weighed
Massachusetts lawmakers are zeroing in on prescription drug prices as part of their latest attempt to rein in soaring health care costs.
Posted inNation & World, News
Telemedicine tied to more antibiotics for kids, study finds
A new study says sniffling, sore-throated kids seen via telemedicine visits were far more likely to be prescribed antibiotics than those who went to a doctor’s office or clinic
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Trump punts ACA replacement, says Republicans will unveil plan after 2020 elections
In a series of late-night tweets, Trump continued to bash President Barack Obama’s signature health-care law but said a vote on a replacement would not occur until after the elections.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion
Greg Kesich: Government should not be rule by ‘basically one guy’
Trump’s moves on health care and border security override important safeguards built into our system.