Gov. Janet Mills said Wednesday that she requested teams of emergency medical personnel under a federal program on behalf of Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston and Maine Medical Center in Portland.
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Central Maine Healthcare staff are 97% vaccinated, system officials say
It was unclear why there was a discrepancy between numbers reported by CMH and the DHHS.
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Auburn boy dies after he was found in Range Pond
First responders found the 4-year-old shortly before noon Friday and performed CPR, authorities said.
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Central Maine Healthcare CEO warns of ‘perfect storm’ as vaccine deadline nears
At a media briefing Wednesday, Maine DHHS Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew repeated that the state has been working closely with health care providers on staffing shortages.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Central Maine Medical Center temporarily stops pediatric and trauma admissions
Acute nursing staff shortages prompted the decision.
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COVID-19 is more dangerous for pregnant women, but only a minority are vaccinated
While the CDC urges pregnant women to get vaccinated because of their lower immune system response, only about 33% have been fully vaccinated, according to CDC data.