As of Monday, 36 residents and 11 staff members had tested positive for COVID-19, and four residents have died due to complications.
Emily Bader
Emily joined the Sun Journal in April 2021 on the health beat. She previously reported for the Lakes Region Weekly, covering nine towns in Cumberland County. She enjoys taste testing chai lattes at local cafes, attempting to beat her personal best on the NYT’s mini crossword puzzle and watching thunderstorms. She’s on the fence about the Oxford comma.
Emily grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from Wellesley College in 2018. She’s lived in lots of places for little bits of time but now calls Portland home. She welcomes coffee shop recommendations, cookie recipes and news tips in her inbox.
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Police continue investigation into reported Lewiston stabbing
Stabbing reportedly occurred Saturday night on Pierce Street, according to officers.
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Tom Jessen wants you to make art and have fun with it too
Face Time: Maine artist whose show ‘Play’ debuted at the L/A Arts Walk wants to challenge the notion that art must be ‘serious’ to be good.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
‘Do not delay emergency care,’ Central Maine Medical Center officials say
The hospital, which recently suspended pediatric and trauma admissions, said its emergency department is open and able to treat patients.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
New adult behavioral health unit at St. Mary’s designed with patients’ needs in mind
The new unit, slated to open later this year, was designed with input from a patient advisory committee.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn
Central Maine Healthcare appoints Steve Littleson president and CEO
He was previously senior vice president of operations and president of Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Sen. Susan Collins: Health care workforce shortages are a state issue
The U.S. senator from Maine said it should be up to employers to convince workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
State health officials say they are working with CMMC on staffing shortages, but changes to vaccine requirement appear unlikely
Central Maine Medical Center confirmed Tuesday that it has suspended pediatric and trauma admissions, and will close its neonatal intensive care unit by the end of the month.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
Central Maine Medical Center temporarily stops pediatric and trauma admissions
Acute nursing staff shortages prompted the decision.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
COVID-19 is more dangerous for pregnant women, but only a minority are vaccinated
While the CDC urges pregnant women to get vaccinated because of their lower immune system response, only about 33% have been fully vaccinated, according to CDC data.