Dr. Clare Mundell sued the Bangor hospital after discovering she was being paid about half the hourly wage of her male counterparts.
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66,000 Mainers enroll in first year of state health insurance marketplace
More than 80% of them are receiving financial assistance.
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Maine employers unfazed by Supreme Court’s rejection of vaccine mandate
The court struck down a federal COVID-19 vaccination requirement for large employers, but many Maine companies are still requiring workers to get the shots.
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L.L. Bean donation caps Mercy Hospital fundraising campaign
The Portland hospital said a gift of $500,000 from the Freeport-based retailer helped it reach its $20 million goal.
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Maine newspapers can challenge anonymity of plaintiffs in vaccine mandate lawsuit, judge says
The unnamed health care workers filed their lawsuit in federal court in August seeking to overturn Maine’s vaccine mandate.
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With EMTs in short supply, ambulance services in rural Maine want state to come to the rescue
A shortage of EMTs and paramedics has left rural ambulance services in dire shape, EMS professionals say, and it’s time for the state to step in and help.
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Waterville doctor suspended for spreading COVID-19 misinformation
Maine’s Board of Osteopathic Licensure suspended Paul Gosselin from practicing medicine until Dec. 18.
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Maine to offer tuition help to expand health care workforce
The series of programs will use tuition forgiveness, scholarships and student loan relief, and a public service campaign to address the worker shortage.
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Mercy moves more facilities to Fore River site, including surgery center
The hospital is on track to move all of its functions to the new site by the end of the year.
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Types of sedation: How to chill out in the dentist’s chair
The following types of sedation are used in dentistry. Not all dentists offer all types; check with your dentist. Inhaled minimal sedation: You breathe nitrous oxide — otherwise known as “laughing gas” — combined with oxygen through a mask that’s placed over your nose. The gas helps you relax. Your dentist can control the amount […]