Health Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

COVID-19 inpatient numbers lowest in 2 months but still high in Lewiston and western Maine

by Colin Woodard February 4, 2021February 4, 2021

The burden fell or remained flat at most of Maine’s hospitals, mirroring recent national trends and creating breathing space for medical staff.

Health, Maine

MaineGeneral opens new addiction practice for those seeking treatment

by Amy Calder February 4, 2021February 4, 2021

MaineGeneral Addiction Medicine has locations in Waterville and Augusta for people seeking treatment for substance use disorder, opiate use disorder and treatment of other addictive substances.

US-Virus Outbreak-Viral Questions-Two Masks

Health, Nation / World

Does wearing two masks provide more protection?

by The Associated Press February 4, 2021February 4, 2021

Health experts recommend a single cloth mask with multiple layers, but doubling up on masks could offer added protection in certain situations

Business, Health, Nation / World

McKinsey agrees to pay nearly $600 million for its role in opioid crisis

by GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press February 4, 2021February 4, 2021

The payments are earmarked for abating the raging overdose and addiction crisis that has deepened during the coronavirus pandemic.

Health, Lewiston-Auburn

Three staffers at Bolster Heights Residential Care in Auburn test positive for COVID-19

by Lindsay Tice February 2, 2021February 3, 2021

Virus found during universal testing; none have symptoms.

Health, Maine, News

Threat of COVID-19 variants adds urgency to vaccination campaign

by Joe Lawlor February 2, 2021February 3, 2021

Health experts say it’s inevitable that variants will arrive in Maine, and double masking is a good way to reduce the risk of transmitting the more infectious forms.