Justice Stephen Breyer said the plaintiffs could try again at the Supreme Court after the 1st Circuit issues a ruling in the underlying lawsuit.
Health
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
U.S. health advisory panel endorses booster shot for J&J vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration, whose approval is needed, isn’t bound by the vote but its ultimate decision could help expand the nation’s booster campaign.
Nursing schools see applications rise, despite COVID-19 burnout
Nationally, enrollment in bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral nursing programs increased 5.6 percent in 2020 from the year before.
Appeals court again lets Texas continue banning most abortions
The ruling pushes the Texas law closer to returning to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Neo-fascists exploit rage over vaccine mandates, posing dilemma for Italy
The telecommunications police force takes down Forza Nuova’s website for alleged criminal instigation, after Saturday’s protest turned into alarming violence.
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.