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MaineGeneral hospital losing four surgeons to VA at Togus

The new Augusta medical center still will have six general surgeons on staff and 50 surgeons in total.

by Karen Kaplan Los Angeles Times August 5, 2014August 4, 2014

Research on the impact in California finds people without nearby ER’s are more likely to die.

by The Associated Press August 5, 2014August 4, 2014

Where a woman delivers her baby can make a major difference to her own health.

by PETE YOST The Associated Press August 1, 2014August 1, 2014

The federal court ruling threatens subsidies for people in 34 states, including Maine, who buy coverage through health insurance exchanges.

Wording of the federal law suggests insurance subsidies apply to only state-run marketplaces, but the issue is back in the courts.

The $17 billion legislation pays for more staff and private health care providers as a first step in reform, Rep. Mike Michaud says.

A St. Mary’s Health System vice president will offer testimony relating to Medicare reimbursement.

by The Associated Press July 30, 2014July 29, 2014

Airlines suspend flights to some African cities as more than 670 people have died from the outbreak.

by ANNE FLAHERTY The Associated Press July 30, 2014July 29, 2014

The top U.S. health official says deadly cases are up 200 percent due to increased tanning.

by Karen Kaplan Los Angeles Times July 29, 2014July 29, 2014

Researchers find that less physical contact helps prevent bacteria transfer.