Poison center calls about the synthetic form of marijuana have eclipsed those for cocaine, ecstasy and amphetamines, despite being nearly unheard of in Maine before 2010.
Joe Lawlor
Staff Writer
Joe Lawlor writes about health and human services for the Press Herald. A 24-year newspaper veteran, Lawlor has worked in Ohio, Michigan and Virginia before relocating to Maine in 2013 to join the Press Herald. He is still considered “from away” but since then, he has learned what a “dooryard” is, eaten “whoopie pies” drank Moxie and boiled some “lobstahs.” The stories he enjoys most are when he learns something and meeting inspiring people.
He lives in South Portland - aka “SoPo” - with his wife, Melanie, and two school-age children.
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Maine insurer wants its rates kept private
Maine Community Health Options says releasing the data now might give its insurance exchange rival an unfair edge.
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Maine Med buyout terms detailed
About 400 workers must decide soon on offers for severance pay and health insurance options.
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Maine Medical Center best state hospital – again
But some question the motives and methodology behind U.S. News and World Report’s work.
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Transgender clients at Portland women’s shelter draw complaints
But officials for Florence House say their policy is to accept people as they present themselves.
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Preble Street to expand veterans services
The group wins a $1.7 million U.S. Veterans Affairs grant to expand its program to the entire state.
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In Maine lab, chasing cancer breakthrough
Local scientists are excited about their promising research on eliminating breast tumors.
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Maine health sites awarded $1.4 million for Obamacare
The grant funding is targeted at signing people up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
Posted inBusiness, News
Health act delay a relief to Maine industries
Until the 2015 start of the ’employer mandate,’ Maine workers can buy insurance through health exchanges.
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Maine Med software issues fixed
The problems, blamed on glitches and user errors, caused the hospital to lose revenue due to faulty billing.