The initiative would expand programs in rural areas, help students pay for their education and take other steps to fill the 3,000 nursing vacancies projected in the state by 2025.
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University of Maine System has plan to fill state’s need of nurses
Leaders announced a five-year initiative that would expand nursing programs to rural areas and help the neediest students pay for their education.
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Republicans lack votes – and appetite – to end Obamacare
John McCain’s successor says he would vote to repeal, but a vote is unlikely to be called.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
MedRhythms completes $5 million funding round
The Portland-based startup aims to help patients with brain injuries recover walking functions.
Posted inMaine, News
Lewiston hospitals illegally turned away patients experiencing mental health crises
Central Maine Medical Center and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center both have both pledged to change their policies and increase staff education to eliminate the ‘patient dumping’ that is illegal under federal law.
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Maine Voices: Kavanaugh would endanger women’s right to make nuanced pregnancy choices
Termination might be the best option when a developing child has a debilitating condition or when delivery would pose a risk to the mother.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Microsoft tells its partners to offer paid family leave
Microsoft says it will sign contracts only with service providers who give their employees 12 weeks of paid family leave.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Grants will increase hospice services to Maine cancer patients
The grants from the Maine Cancer Foundation will go to six programs that are volunteer-driven.
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Dementia research shows taking care of your heart helps your brain
A study of more than 6,600 seniors in France found that the better they scored on measures of cardiovascular health the lower their risk of dementia as they aged.
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Vice chairman of Central Maine Healthcare board has resigned
Mark Adams’ resignation comes amid turmoil for one of the state’s largest hospital systems.