Maine households can now order 1 free COVID-19 test kit per month.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Thousands more Mainers now have access to dental care, but can’t find a dentist
Even before more than 200,000 adults became eligible for MaineCare’s dental benefits this summer, the state was experiencing a dearth of professionals to provide them.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Why some places haven’t given up their mask mandates
The few cafes, stores and venues in Portland that still require masks say it’s to protect their staff and put concerned customers at ease.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Maine to walk away from multimillion dollar Juul settlement
Maine was set to receive about $11 million as part of a nearly $440 million settlement between the e-cigarette manufacturer and 33 states and territories.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Mills directs $11 million to services for adults with intellectual disabilities
An advocate says the funding is appreciated, but represents a short-term fix.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Maine Urgent Care in Topsham to close, consolidate with Lewiston location
The move will allow the organization to increase staffing and urgent care access in Lewiston, according to a press release from Central Maine Healthcare.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Council on Aging aims to end ageism in Maine in 10 years
Discrimination based on age is holding people back, diminishing health outcomes and hurting Maine’s economy, the organization says.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
FDA concedes delays in response to baby formula shortage
A report from the agency says outdated data-sharing systems and inadequate staffing and training among its food inspectors were only some of the factors that led to the ongoing issue.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Thousands of Maine people per day getting their booster doses
Supplies are ‘sufficient, but limited,’ says Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
FDA releasing millions of Moderna boosters as states warn of shortages
Reconfigured shots are safe, but have been delayed amid inspection of an Indiana packaging plant last month.