Tag: health care
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2018
Our View: University’s nursing plan is the right way to face a crisis
Maine needs more efforts like this to meet the challenge of being the nation’s oldest state.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2018
Maine fifth-highest in nation in prescribing psychotropic drugs to foster children
A federal investigation finds that nearly 33 percent of Maine foster children receive the medications, well above the 22 percent national average.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2018
UMaine System considers partnership in possible health care analytics institute
The proposal by tech investor David Roux would create a center for the prevention, diagnosis, cure and management of health in Portland.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2018
Maine Voices: September is a time to reflect on Maine’s high veteran suicide rate
This is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to commit ourselves to saving lives.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2018
UMaine System launching effort to meet growing demand for nurses
The initiative would expand programs in rural areas, help students pay for their education and take other steps to fill the 3,000 nursing vacancies projected in the state by 2025.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2018
Republicans lack votes – and appetite – to end Obamacare
John McCain’s successor says he would vote to repeal, but a vote is unlikely to be called.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2018
MedRhythms completes $5 million funding round
The Portland-based startup aims to help patients with brain injuries recover walking functions.
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2018
Our View: Health of older adults hinges on more than just diet
A fresh-food program connects them to local farmers and fosters a sense of community.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2018
Lewiston hospitals illegally turned away patients experiencing mental health crises
Central Maine Medical Center and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center both have both pledged to change their policies and increase staff education to eliminate the ‘patient dumping’ that is illegal under federal law.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2018
Maine Voices: Kavanaugh would endanger women’s right to make nuanced pregnancy choices
Termination might be the best option when a developing child has a debilitating condition or when delivery would pose a risk to the mother.
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