The proposed facility would be the first in Maine to serve as both an overnight center for people in withdrawal management programs and a walk-in clinic, according to Gov. Janet Mills.
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The death rate for American infants takes its biggest jump in 2 decades
The CDC notes larger increases for 2 of the leading causes of infant deaths – maternal complications and bacterial meningitis.
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Walk, cook with UMaine Cooperative Extension
Bella Russo of University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Franklin County will be hosting a weekly activity where participants can meet twice a week to learn how to eat better and live healthier.
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Maine’s childhood vaccination rate goes from one of nation’s lowest to one of the highest
Only medical exemptions to school-required vaccinations are permitted under the law that eliminated religious and philosophical opt-outs 2 years ago.
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Maine has nation’s highest rate of hepatitis C, 2nd-highest rate of hepatitis B
State health officials say the number of cases should serve as a reminder for people to get vaccinated.
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Ticks reemerging in Maine after slow start to the season
Experts are urging caution after a record number of Lyme disease cases were reported in 2022.
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Stress linked to 37% higher chance of cognitive issues after 45
Add mild cognitive impairment to the health problems brought on by chronic stress, a study finds.
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Coalition to promote paid family leave this week at Maine State House
Family and medical leave allows workers to take paid time off for the birth of a child or to care for a sick or aging relative.
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Drug- and alcohol-related deaths dragged down life expectancy in 2021, according to CDC reports
U.S. life expectancy at birth slipped for a second straight year in 2021, due in part to increases in drug- and alcohol-related deaths, according to two reports from the U.S. Center for Disease Control.
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Food as Medicine: MaineHealth offering free program
FARMINGTON — MaineHealth is offering a free one-year Food as Medicine program to support individuals with one or more chronic health conditions who have limited access to healthy food. Eligibility requirements include: person has limited access to affordable healthy food, is at least 18 years old, has a chronic health condition, wants to make healthy lifestyle […]