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Having a harder time accessing health care

WEBMaine is experiencing a crisis in access to health care services. While a record number of Mainers now have health insurance, many are finding it difficult or …

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Community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans. They’re a …

WEBOne in 11 Americans rely on these to get routine medical care, social services and, in some cases, fresh food. The clinics serve as a critical safety net in …

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Opinion: Here’s a better way to lower hospital costs

WEBDaniel C. Bryant, M.D., is a resident of Cape Elizabeth. 1. Raise taxes on hospitals that are not “rural critical access” to leverage more federal Medicare money …

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Biden signs executive order to advance study of women’s health

WEBWASHINGTON — President Biden signed an executive order Monday aimed at advancing the study of women’s health by strengthening data collection and …

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Maine’s new CDC director is expanding public health workforce, …

WEBVa said public health nurses are critical to the work that the Maine CDC does to improve the health of Maine people. Va credited Lynnda Parker, the Maine CDC’s …

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New national public health strategy to combat rising cases of tick

WEBWASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released the National Public Health Strategy to Prevent and …

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New state law makes medical bills in Maine more transparent

WEBThe new law says health care providers “must identify the physical location where services are rendered” when submitting claims seeking reimbursement. Denise …

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Health care advocates seek $3.4 million in Maine state funding for

WEBHealth care advocates are promoting a bill that would invest $3.4 million in state funding annually toward women’s reproductive health services across Maine. The …

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Mental health crisis center in Portland could serve as model for …

WEBThe Living Room at Spurwink has averaged 172 unique visitors per month over the last year. It's now being looked at as a model for a statewide expansion of …

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UNE addresses health care shortages with dynamic health …

WEBTo reflect this new era of interprofessional education, the University has renamed the grounds to the UNE Portland Campus for the Health Sciences. “This one …

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Opinion: To improve Maine students’ health and academics, start …

WEBParticipation in school meals has been linked to positive educational and health outcomes, including improving academic achievement, attendance and student …

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How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your …

WEBWASHINGTON — Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time and losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky …

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After intense lobbying, Maine Senate backs bill to set minimum …

WEBThe number of registered nurses has increased slightly, from 14,490 in 2019 to 14,610 in 2022, the latest year statistics are available, according to the U.S. Bureau of …

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Northern Light Health computer servers compromised, but patient …

WEBQuestions about your account? Our customer service team can be reached at [email protected] during business hours at (207) 791-6000.

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Private-equity owned health care saw bankruptcy surge as …

WEBThe pandemic upended health care arguably more than any other industry as hospitals halted all but essential treatments, nursing homes went into lockdown and …

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Doctor’s federal lawsuit says Maine Med violated Americans with

WEBMaineHealth, the parent organization of Maine Med, disputed the lawsuit’s claims in a statement released Monday afternoon, and said Rappold remains an …

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Letters to the editor: Candidate endorsements; facing food …

WEBletters to the editor, opinion, Times Record. Guzzetti for Senate Maine needs a nerd with a big heart! On June 11, I will cast my vote for Jean Guzzetti for State …

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DNA test results the focus on first day of Dechaine hearing

WEBDennis Dechaine, now 66, is serving a life sentence for the murder of 12-year-old Sarah Cherry, who disappeared from a Bowdoin home where she was babysitting on …

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The Maine Idea: We’ll not see the likes of Gov. Brennan again

WEB4 min read. Font size +. One thing is sure about Joe Brennan, who died last week at age 89 — he was like no other Maine politician, before or since. Brennan was …

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Marathon bombing suspects’ sister faces NYC judge

WEB2 min read. Font size +. NEW YORK — A sister of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects was led away in handcuffs Tuesday after a brief court appearance on …

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Just a Little Old: Just a Little Old marks 500th column

WEBThis is the 500th piece I’ve written for the “Just a Little Old” column. When I began the column, I explained the inspiration for the title. Twenty years ago I was at a …

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Killer who says he channels spirits seeks discharge from state …

WEBEnoch Petrucelly, 38, of Augusta and formerly of Palmyra, was committed to the custody of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services for mental health …

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Dennis Dechaine to appear in court for 2-day hearing for new trial …

WEBMore than 35 years later, Dechaine, now 66, is again hoping that DNA testing will lead to his release from his life sentence. He and his lawyer John Nale will be …

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