The state told the family that certain therapies in Brenna Kane’s treatment plan are not allowed under Maine law and regulations.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
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Warren pledges no middle class tax hike to fund $20 trillion health care plan
The senator’s sweeping proposal is quickly attacked by her moderate rivals, including former Vice President Joe Biden.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
Naloxone underprescribed to high-risk patients, Maine researchers say
Maine Medical Center found that only 6 percent of high-risk patients were prescribed the anti-overdose drug when they visited clinics run by the hospital’s parent company.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, New England, News
Watchdog report cites problems with N.H. child protection system
Systemic issues include an outdated filing system, strained relationships with other agencies and internal biases among staff members.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
UNE students will provide free dental care on Friday
Dental students in Portland will provide free dental care to uninsured patients who cannot afford treatment, as part of the annual Dentists Who Care for ME program by the Maine Dental Association.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine ACA enrollment expected to drop as state continues its Medicaid expansion
Thousands of Mainers who have enrolled in Affordable Care Act coverage will be switched to Medicaid in 2020, getting a better health insurance plan in the process.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
State task force explores requiring water utilities to test for ‘forever chemicals’
Mandatory testing is one of dozens of recommendations that a task force is examining as it attempts to guide the state’s response to the emerging chemical concern.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine aims to test every toddler for possible lead poisoning
A new law requires screenings for every child at ages 1 and 2 in bid to catch lead exposure early and minimize the health impact it can have.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World
Most people whose deaths were linked to vaping used THC products, officials report
Even so, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials continue to recommend that people refrain from using all e-cigarette and vaping products.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Freeport doctor starts online clinic to fend off Lyme disease
The option is a way for Maine patients to have a tick bite evaluated for potential risk within 48 hours of the bite.