The agency hopes to hire a state epidemiologist within the next three to four months, its director says.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
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Measles in 14 states, red flags in Maine
With the illness ‘just an airplane ride away,’ health officials push for vaccinations and legislators try to limit parents from opting out of them.
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LePage says dropping methadone coverage is sound, but doctors disagree
Medical authorities and recovering addicts say science is on their side: Some users need methadone.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, Politics
Republicans to float health care tax credits
A proposed plan would give lower-income people a tax break to help them afford health insurance.
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Study: Excessive jogging may run your body ragged
New research notes the stress that intense exercise can put on the cardiovascular system.
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Millions may face health insurance penalties
The Health Care Act for the first time last year required most Americans obtain health insurance.
Posted inHealth, Politics
Obama wants doctors’ pay linked to quality of care
The proposed system overhaul aims at improving patients’ care and cutting wasteful spending.
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Maine Med opening state’s only 24-hour pharmacy
Hospital patients can get their prescriptions filled at the pharmacy, which also will be open to the public.
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HealthCare.gov curtails release of personal information
Privacy advocates called on the Obama administration to make changes after The Associated Press reported that the website was sending consumers’ personal data to companies.
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Thousands of patients lose if state cuts methadone benefit
DHHS claims Suboxone is a better treatment, but health experts disagree and question whether the state is practicing medicine.