Medical professionals and gun safety advocates say gun violence an “epidemic.”
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Posted inHealth, Local & State
COVID-19 hospitalizations tick up as Maine reports one more death
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said there were 121 people in hospitals statewide with the virus on Saturday, an increase from 115 the day before.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State
Federally funded harm reduction program will expand lifesaving services in rural communities
A $1.2 million grant from SAHMSA will fund the collaboration between MaineHealth and partner organizations.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Individuals could see 15 percent rate increase for ACA insurance
A variety of factors are driving Affordable Care Act rate increases in Maine and across the country, including COVID-19, the expiration of tax credits, inflation, and health care workforce shortages.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Nation / World
Supreme Court rejects COVID-19 shot mandate case that is similar to Maine’s
The current case involves a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for health care workers in New York that doesn’t offer an exemption for religious reasons.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
MaineCare to cover preventative dental care for adults
Under the expanded program, an estimated 217,000 Maine adults will be eligible to receive coverage for diagnostic and preventative dental care, including cleanings and fillings.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation / World
Instagram and Facebook remove posts offering abortion pills
Facebook and Instagram have begun promptly removing posts that offer abortion pills to women who may not be able to access them following a Supreme Court decision that stripped away constitutional protections for the procedure
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Maine reports slight drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations
The number of patients statewide has declined 30% over the past month but remains 4 times higher than a year ago.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
Maine CDC asks for patience as COVID vaccine rollout for preschoolers gets started
The first batch of orders for vaccines for children as young as six months old were delivered to pediatric practices by Tuesday morning.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
Walmart expands health services to address racial inequality in maternity care
Walmart is expanding health care coverage for employees who want to use a doula.