As the teen approaches 18 and the age for legal gun ownership, his family continues to look for answers to his mental illness.
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Lewiston Area Public Health Council hears information on HIV numbers
There has been a modest increase in HIV diagnoses in Androscoggin County this year compared to the yearly average for the past five years.
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New device, medication help Maine paramedics improve baby delivery
Former EMS protocol required paramedics to transport mothers and babies in separate ambulances. Now crews can carry them together, giving a mother and her child more time to connect.
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Maine Med to open 8-story tower as final piece of massive expansion
The Malone Family Tower is scheduled to open next month, completing an 8-year $588 million expansion.
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MaineHealth helping test new Lyme vaccine
A researcher says earlier tests on vaccine show promise. If proven safe and effective, it could be ready for public rollout in 2 to 3 years.
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St. Mary’s hospital in Lewiston to close oncology practice
St. Mary’s Health System has cut back on staff and services over the last few years amid significant financial deficits.
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Doctor’s federal lawsuit says Maine Med violated Americans with Disabilities Act
The suit says the hospital failed to make an accommodation to allow Dr. Joseph Rappold to continue working in an administrative role after Parkinson’s disease prevented him from surgical duties.
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Portland-based health network will also take its food pantry on the road
The MaineHealth food pantry at the former Greyhound bus station in Portland is getting a refrigerated ‘healthy foods’ truck, paid for with federal funding.
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National advocacy group blames hospital consolidation for Maine’s high health care costs
Hospitals contend other factors – such as Maine being the oldest state – are driving up costs in the state.
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Bath Iron Works hires former MaineHealth executive for new chief information officer role
Julie Berry worked as a vice president overseeing information technology at MaineHealth.