An updated COVID-19 vaccine is expected to be available to everyone ages 6 months and older as soon as next month.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
West Nile virus found in crows in Yarmouth, 2 other communities
At least 10 animals have been reported with the disease in Maine so far this year – more than twice as many as reported last year.
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Maine’s mental health treatment law: To whom does it apply and how does it work?
Amid an increase in calls for more use of court-ordered outpatient treatment plans, the statute is relatively narrow as to who it can be applied to.
Posted inHealth, News
Maine continues to see high hepatitis C infections despite overall declining rate
The rate of new acute cases, though highest in the nation, has decreased every year since peaking in 2020.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Group explores ambulance vessels as part of solution to island care crisis
Ambulance boats, which are common in countries like Norway, would function as floating mini hospitals.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
This nurse began working at hospital during WWII and hasn’t stopped. She’s 97.
“I love people, and my health is good, so I’m happy to do what I can,” said Grace Carr, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, who has worked at the same hospital for 80 years.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Maine Crime
Maine is still sending psych patients to controversial South Carolina hospital despite complaints
Justin Butterfield, 35, was committed to a state psychiatric hospital after killing his brother during a mental health crisis. His family is worried about him after he was transferred to a private hospital in South Carolina that has been likened to a prison.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, News
USM’s Lewiston-Auburn Campus using grant to expand dental assistant program, looking to attract more students
The more than $600,000 grant will buy new equipment and set up a scholarship program to help students pay tuition.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Red Cross facing blood shortage, asking Mainers for more donations
The American Red Cross’ blood inventory fell more than 25% in July, the national agency announced Monday, but the demand for blood has remained constant.
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Maine Bureau of Insurance warns about ‘self-funded’ health plans
Many plans being marketed to consumers in Maine have coverage limits and are not comprehensive medical insurance, the state says.