Health care

Published
June 1, 2014

Measure for fixing VA health care unveiled

A reworked bill contains provisions to address long delays for veterans seeking health care.
Published
May 31, 2014

In rural Maine, dearth of doctors is a growing crisis

At a time when fewer young people are choosing to become primary care physicians, the state is poised to see a dramatic increase in need.
Published
May 30, 2014

Lawmakers, public upset about potential closing of mental health center

The Learning and Recovery Center in Brunswick serves 1,000 clients per year.
Published
May 29, 2014

Maine to approve Midcoast hospital merger if 24-hour urgent care facility reopens

The owner of two hospitals is surprised by the 24-hour service that is a condition of the state's approval.
Published
May 28, 2014

New laws restricting access to abortion in the Bible Belt

The laws, requiring abortion doctors to have privileges to admit patients to local hospitals, could have a profound impact on women in poor and rural areas.

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Published
May 26, 2014

Smart pill proponents see benefits, while skeptics worry about privacy

The ingestible chips help track details in bodies that raise questions about ethics and side effects.
Published
May 26, 2014

Scary thoughts in mice fade on multiple sclerosis drug

Gilenya, also known as fingolimod, is the first oral drug approved for MS.
Published
May 25, 2014

More veterans to get care at private clinics

VA facilities also are enhancing capacity so veterans can get care sooner, Secretary Eric Shinseki says.
Published
May 23, 2014

Poll finds Americans’ disapproval of Affordable Care Act continues

But most who signed up for coverage say they found premiums in line with what they expected, or even lower, and are happy with the law.
Published
May 22, 2014

New Augusta hospital to lay off 16 workers

Chief Executive Officer Chuck Hays says the hospital that opened in November is overstaffed.