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PublishedFebruary 17, 2024
Facing millions in unexpected costs, CMMC and St. Mary’s consider all options in search of a cure
Legislation, property sales, layoffs, program closures and partnerships are among the measures the two Lewiston hospitals have taken in recent years to address what officials say is a huge unexpected cost of filling critical vacant positions and dealing with low government reimbursement rates.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2024
St. Mary’s hospital seeks state funds to cover part of its financial deficit, fund new program
The funding could mean the difference between the hospital expanding the type of behavioral health services it offers and closing behavioral health programs.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2023
31 positions eliminated as St. Mary’s lays off employees, cuts hours for some amid financial woes
The hospital has ended its fiscal year in a financial deficit for several of the last five years.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2023
Central Maine Healthcare shifts annual exams for women from OB-GYN office
The hospital system is asking that women seek annual exams through other medical offices, such as their primary care practice.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2023
How robotic systems help make complex surgeries possible at Lewiston hospitals
Hospital leaders say robotics also attract physicians to rural hospitals, helping to address the shortage of medical professionals in the state.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2020
Lewiston nursing home workers test positive in COVID-19 outbreak
Employee testing continues this week after four workers connected to the facility tested positive.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2020
Four workers test positive for COVID-19 at d’Youville in Lewiston
All residents and staff have since been tested, and the nursing home is awaiting those results.
St. mary’s health system
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