But cases at most other hospitals across Maine remained flat over the past week.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine stay flat for 5th week
The data don’t likely reflect any effects yet of loosened social distancing measures.
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Pandemic hospitalizations in Maine continue to flatten and decline
Closing down activity in the state has flattened the COVID-19 curve and taken the pressure off hospitals, a Press Herald analysis finds, but dangers remain.
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Maine Acts of Kindness: Portland hotel donates 50 rooms to health care workers
Clarion Hotel is providing space at no cost so Maine Medical Center and Mercy Hospital employees on the coronavirus front line can rest and recharge.
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Maine Medical Center restricts visits amid coronavirus outbreak
The state’s largest hospital limits visitors to one per patient and will screen all visitors for sickness at the main entrance.
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Maine Med didn’t protect 2 patients from abuse, authorities say
The hospital filed a corrective plan and the employees associated with the incidents no longer work there.
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A few setbacks, but Aaron LeBlanc’s new kidney is working well
There have been a few unexpected complications, but the new kidney Aaron LeBlanc received Jan. 7 is working as it should.
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Maine Med’s research institute awarded $1.3 million NIH grant to study obesity
The federal grant will be used to conduct of a study of a specific type of gene in hopes of developing new ways to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes
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Emergency hospital admissions for drug overdoses have declined in Maine since 2017
The trend mirrors a statewide decrease in overdose deaths, with improved access to Suboxone and naloxone.
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Maine Med patient proves after surgery that necessity is the mother of invention
Mechanical engineer Bob Hussey used zip ties and the cover of a telephone jack to improve an ostomy bag he was using after having his colon removed. His device now has a patent pending and is being refined as part of the hospital’s innovation program.