Some say they’re dissatisfied with how the Republicans competing in Tuesday’s primary have focused on the border and law enforcement instead of treatment and recovery.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Central Maine Healthcare to cut 45 positions amid management reorganization
It is one of several moves the Lewiston health care system made in the last few months.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, Outdoors
Lyme disease cases spike Down East and set record for Maine
Maine recorded 2,904 cases of the tick-borne infection in 2023, according to the state CDC.
Posted inBusiness, Health, News
Federal health officials recommend U.S. ease marijuana restrictions
In recommending marijuana be reclassified to a Schedule III drug, the Department of Health and Human Services acknowledges its medical use for the first time.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Nearly 10,000 died from COVID-19 last month, fueled by holidays and new variant
WHO officials recommend that people get vaccinated when possible, wear masks, and make sure indoor areas are well ventilated.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
‘Obamacare’ sign-ups surge to 20 million, days before open enrollment closes
Signs-ups spiked after Biden took office, with Democrats rolling out a series of tax breaks that give millions of Americans access to low-cost plans. Donald Trump has vowed to dismantle the program.
Posted inHealth, New England
Terminally ill Connecticut woman ends her life on her own terms in Vermont
Lynda Bluestein, who had terminal cancer, ended her life by taking prescribed medication.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Crib videos offer clue to mysterious child deaths, showing seizures sometimes play a role
Similar to SIDS in babies, SUDC is the term when these mysterious deaths occur any time after a child’s first birthday.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
National advocacy group blames hospital consolidation for Maine’s high health care costs
Hospitals contend other factors – such as Maine being the oldest state – are driving up costs in the state.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
PFAS found in almost 1,000 products sold in Maine, so far
From shampoo to school supplies, dog treats to dishware, the brand names that admit to using forever chemicals are ubiquitous.