Lawmakers will consider better training standards for people who are mandated to report suspected child abuse, as well as more access to school attendance and other records for human services caseworkers.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
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Rumford Hospital becomes second to vote no-confidence in its owner’s CEO
Staff members in the Central Maine Healthcare system say they recognize the need for changes to save money, but they dislike Jeff Brickman’s management style.
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Maine Med buying building occupied by Pizza Villa restaurant, a West End institution
The hospital intends to help owners Tony and Phil Regios, who want to retire, find a new operator for the longtime neighborhood business.
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Maine Med and Tufts extend medical education partnership
The collaboration that started five years ago has been extended to 2029 and is expected to expand.
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CDC issues alert about salmonella tied to chicken, ducks in backyard flocks
The infections are linked to contact with the animals, and so far one case has been reported in Maine.
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Texting can be positive and powerful, researchers say
If done well, texting can improve interpersonal relationships and bridge intergenerational gaps.
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Women’s reproductive history may factor into Alzheimer’s risk
Among the findings of a new study is that women who had 3 or more children had a 12 percent lower risk of dementia in later life than those with fewer children.
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Mainers begin applying for Medicaid expansion as LePage fights implementation
Several hundred Mainers may have applied since the July 2 enrollment period opened, but when they will qualify for health insurance may hinge on the outcome of a suit challenging the governor’s failure to move forward with expansion.
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Portland startup uses rhythm to help stroke victims walk better
MedRhythms is using sensors, software and music to help people who have suffered brain injuries recover their walking functions.
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Maine facing deep cuts in Affordable Care Act sign-up assistance
Funding for navigators, who help people choose among insurance plans and determine their qualification and subsidies, will be slashed from $550,000 to $100,000 this year.