As Steven Michaud leaves his long-time role with the Maine Hospital Association, he reflected on pivotal events during his tenure.
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Maine measles cases reported last month contained, health officials say
5 cases of measles, reported in Penobscot County in February, have not spread, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Maine’s warmer weather means deer ticks are active
The state logged a record 4,257 Lyme disease cases in 2025, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Does hand sanitizer work well against norovirus? | Fact brief
Norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States, according to the CDC.
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Chellie Pingree built a farm-to-politics career. Now she’s working with MAHA moms.
From healthy foods to a clean environment, the Maine Democrat has found common ground with the movement that has made some key environmental issues mainstream.
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Advocates say Medicaid rule changes would cut disability services for some Maine kids
A Maine Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson says the intent is to ‘update outdated references and clarify vague language’ in the existing rules.
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Should Maine allow associate dentists without doctoral degrees? Dentists don’t think so
Lawmakers consider bills to expand access to dental care as the ranks of dentists fall.
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How a Maine bill could take the heat off hospitals
It would keep more patients in their homes and out of hospitals, even after calling 911.
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Maine upped standards for community paramedics. Now, some are leaving.
The requirements are aimed at standardizing the emerging preventive health field, but some say it could leave Maine’s most vulnerable residents with less care.
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Maine hospitals, health advocates debate bill that would cap hospital prices
The proposed bill would cap hospital prices at 200% of Medicare rates.