Corporate officials said their cybersecurity and other information technology needs have outgrown their internal capabilities.
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Task force on health care violence recommends expanding criminal code to protect emergency department staff
In addition to statutory changes, the task force also made several recommendations for “best practices” across health care systems, law enforcement agencies and district attorneys’ offices.
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U.S. clears updated COVID boosters for kids
But less than a third of 5- to 11-year-olds would qualify.
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Universal masking remains in place at local hospitals
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated their guidance for health care settings to make universal masking optional when community transmission is not at a high level.
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Maine has costliest COVID telehealth screenings, national survey says
The average cost of an online, remote screening for COVID-19 was $55 in the state.
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Flu season begins this month, but questions remain for what’s ahead
Typically cases peak in December or January, but the pandemic over the last two years has made Maine’s flu season anything but typical.
Posted inFood, Health, Nation / World, News
Coffee or tea? Turns out one drink really is healthier overall
Scientists have found that regularly drinking coffee or tea can provide a variety of health benefits. Here’s what the research shows.
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Medical associations ask DOJ to investigate threats to children’s hospitals
Their demands come amid a spate of threats against doctors and institutions that provide medical care for transgender kids, sometimes including hormones or surgery for older teens.
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COVID-19 booster shot rollout accelerates in Maine
Supplies are sufficient, and demand is brisk, experts say.
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Tickborne diseases are on the rise, Maine CDC warns
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said it has recorded nearly 2,000 cases of Lyme disease so far this year.