The hospital denies that a downgrade of its credit rating affected its plans for an $80 million to $100 million expansion at its Fore River complex.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
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Plan to combine health care systems into one advances at MaineHealth
The boards of nine of the nonprofit’s 10 members approve a plan to get feedback from the communities served by MaineHealth affiliates before a final decision is made in the fall.
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Breast cancer recurrence risk not greater for pregnant women
The study is the largest so far on women whose cancers are fueled by hormones which rise during pregnancy.
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Sen. Collins says Indiana’s plan to expand Medicaid could be a model for Maine
The Republican senator, who may run for governor in 2018, says she could support an expansion that allows for managed care plans and contributions by enrollees.
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Trump’s tweets complicate White House efforts to manage message
The president’s unrestrained comments often impede his communications staff’s work to overcome a rough start.
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Insurer says lax federal enforcement of ACA mandate fueling jump in individual rates
Community Health Options says the shift by the Trump administration is partly to blame for the nearly 20 percent increase it’s seeking for certain premiums.
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Suggestions on what to eat to curb morning sickness
The only real rule offered by the author of four books on the subject: No alcohol.
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How to protect yourself from browntail moth exposure
There are steps you can take to prevent infestations, too.
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McDonald’s customers provide pennies from heaven for families of ill children
The change collected at McDonald’s restaurants provides 15 percent of the operating costs for Maine’s Ronald McDonald houses.
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Research finds digital activity lightens teen moods in short run, but …
In the long term, increased use of technology is linked to behavioral problems.