Central Maine Medical Center
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2024
A rapidly changing landscape for first responders leaves many firefighters, EMTs unprotected
With most of Maine's fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine's non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren't investing in the equipment would like to.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2024
Lewiston hospitals, facing millions in unexpected costs, search for a cure to problems
Legislation, property sales, layoffs, program closures and partnerships are among the measures the 2 Lewiston hospitals have taken in recent years to address what officials say is a huge unexpected cost of filling critical vacant positions and dealing with low government reimbursement rates.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2023
CMMC’s head doctor says staff response to mass shooting ‘heroic’
Within minutes, about 50 patients were moved into hallways and other spaces to make room for the incoming victims of a mass shooting that claimed the lives of 18 men and women and injured 13 others
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2023
Settlement reached in Poland man’s malpractice case against CMMC
Michael Whittier, through his attorney, Ben Gideon, reached a settlement for an undisclosed amount of money Wednesday night.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2023
Medical malpractice case against Lewiston hospital goes to trial
A Poland man is suing Central Maine Medical Center for allegedly mishandling his prostate cancer.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2023
Jury rules for Lewiston woman in religious discrimination case against hospital
Helen Crabtree complained Central Maine Medical Center discriminated against her because of her religious beliefs.
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PublishedApril 26, 2023
Central Maine Healthcare, St. Mary’s end mask mandates
The healthcare system will convert to a mask optional organization effective May 1.
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PublishedApril 24, 2023
Legislature considers stronger penalties for assaulting medical providers
Lawmakers heard testimony on a bill to make it easier to file felony-level charges for assaults against emergency health care workers, something proponents say is becoming more common. The state hospital and police chiefs association support the legislation, while defense lawyers oppose it.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2022
Flu cases, hospitalizations surpass prepandemic levels
Even if clinicians and public health experts had expected to see a surge in cases this season, flu and other respiratory viruses, such as COVID-19, are still flooding emergency departments, urgent cares and primary care physicians’ offices with sick patients.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2022
Health care networks, universities to receive $2.3 million in funding to expand rural education opportunities
Health care networks, the University of Maine System and St. Joseph's College will receive a total of nearly $2.3 million to expand medical training in communities like Farmington and Norway.
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