Ethan Lindenberger got his first vaccination shots at 18, and told Congress it’s crucial to counter fraudulent claims on social media.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
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London man appears to be free of AIDS virus after stem cell transplant
The man is the second after Timothy Ray Brown, who received a stem cell transplant in Germany 12 years ago and is still free of HIV infection.
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Mills administration aims to bring Maine CDC back to full strength
DHHS Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew says the LePage administration let 111 jobs in the Center for Disease Control and Prevention – about 25 percent of its workforce – remain vacant.
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Drugmaker will offer half-price insulin in wake of debate over rising drug costs
Eli Lilly’s move is one of the first by a major drugmaker to offer a cut-price version of a major product, and could put pressure on other pharmaceutical companies to do the same.
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Medicare hits 4 Maine hospitals with penalties for quality of care
In addition, 4 Maine hospitals were penalized by the federal agency for having too many readmissions.
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Less than 4 years after its own merger, Brunswick health care group considers joining MaineHealth
Mid Coast-Parkview Health, which employs 2,000 people, is facing financial pressure on many fronts.
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Smoker writes his own obituary: ‘Quit – now – your life depends on it’
His family never expected Geoffrey Turner’s advice to be shared by so many people on social media and hope his experience helps shape some people’s decisions.
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Senate committee grills drug company execs on high prescription prices
Some of the drug companies had requested private meetings with senators to discuss pricing policies, but lawmakers said the meetings needed to be public.
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Database: Maine hospital financial indicators for 2015
Most Maine hospitals are required to report their financials to the IRS through an annual 990 form. Here are select financial indicators from those hospitals that are required to file a 990, based on fiscal year 2015 data.
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Interactive: Compare the costs in Maine for several medical procedures
Prices can vary widely for medical procedures performed in Maine. For a full list by facility and insurance carrier, go to comparemaine.org. Here is a sample: