Legislative task force to look at criminal process for perpetrators of violence against health care workers

The nine-member task force will examine how criminal charges may be brought against people who assault — physically or verbally — workers in health care settings.

Months after staffing shortage forced closure, Central Maine Medical Center reopens pediatric, neonatal units

New hires and additional training allowed CMMC to recently reopen the pediatric inpatient unit and special care nursery. Both units closed in October due to staffing shortages, according to hospital officials.

Donor Milk Depot at CMMC reopens

CMMC has reopened the Donor Milk Depot after being closed for two years because of COVID. Prescreened mothers can donate to the site.

‘You will not find a better place’: New CMMC cancer center to open in June

Surgical oncology, radiation oncology and chemotherapy units are under one roof.

Local photographers featured in CMMC gallery

Photo Album: CMMC doctor receives Navy commission

At a ceremony at Central Maine Medical Center, where Dr. Richard King received a direct commission to serve as a commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves.

CMMC surgeon realizes dream of becoming Naval officer

Dr. Richard King, a former U.S. Army medical officer and trauma surgeon at Central Maine Medical Center, received a direct commission to serve as a commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves.

Auburn Mall vaccination site closing after one year of operation

National Guard members have helped Central Maine Healthcare staff.

Photos: Military medical team leaves Lewiston

Violence against hospital staff has ‘more than doubled’ in past few years, St. Mary’s psychiatry chief says

Staff at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center's behavioral emergency department are seeing more psychiatric patients than ever before. And sometimes, those patients get violent with staff.