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Health, Maine, News

Maine baby survives 2 life-threatening birth defects

by Joe Lawlor June 18, 2019June 20, 2019

A pediatric surgeon at Maine Med performed two surgeries for rare conditions in the first 10 months of the girl’s life.

Business, Health, Maine, News

MaineHealth, Mid Coast-Parkview Health agree to merge

by The Times Record June 17, 2019June 17, 2019

The two health care systems have been clinically affiliated for more than 25 years through their flagship hospitals, Maine Med in Portland and Mid Coast-Parkview in Brunswick.

Health, Nation & World

Potent pot, vulnerable teens trigger concerns in 1st states to legalize marijuana

by Jennifer Oldham Special To The Washington Post June 17, 2019June 17, 2019

Calls to poison control centers and visits to emergency rooms have risen in Colorado and Washington.

Food, Health, Life & Culture, Nation & World

What’s so bad about processed foods? Scientists offer clues

by CANDICE CHOI Associated Press June 14, 2019June 18, 2019

Three new studies back up the common advice to limit processed foods and offer some clues on why.

Health, Nation & World, News

New York, like Maine, ends religious exemption to vaccine mandates

by DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press June 14, 2019June 14, 2019

Maine ended religious exemptions by passing legislation last month, but exemptions are still allowed in 45 states.

Health, Maine, News

Maine health care system responds to influx of asylum seekers

by Joe Lawlor June 14, 2019June 14, 2019

The Maine CDC has public health nurses working with newly arrived asylum seekers at the Portland Expo, and a clinic will offer primary care as needed.