Nurses at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center had complained about a requirement that they use their own earned time off if they had to quarantine themselves for 14 days after a potential coronavirus exposure.
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St. Mary’s taking precautions after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
A hospital spokesman said the medical provider last worked 10 days ago.
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St. Mary’s worker and a Bates grad are battling COVID-19
A hospital health care provider tested positive for coronavirus and a former All-American lacrosse player is critically ill in New Jersey, according to news reports.
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Rankings show Maine’s hospitals are safest in the country
A watchdog group says most Maine hospitals, including Lewiston’s CMMC, get an A grade for patient safety.
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Discrimination claim against St. Mary’s hospital has been resolved
A former employee was discriminated against because of her disability and her medical records were breached, according to a formal complaint.
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St. Mary’s filled positions while planning layoffs
A hospital system spokeswoman said just two new hires were affected in Lewiston. Employees say there were more.
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Maine hospitals post prices online
LEWISTON — Thanks to new federal rules, Mainers can now find the price of a hospital visit with a click. However, experts warn the new costs posted online amount to sticker prices. Patients’ circumstances vary — including whether they have insurance coverage — so actual cost may be different from the list price. The Centers […]
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Lewiston man denies car chase charges
LEWISTON — A 29-year-old man who police said led them on a car chase down Lisbon Street in September denied eight related charges Wednesday. James Hill of 1190 Lisbon St. appeared with his attorney in 8th District Court where he pleaded not guilty to eight charges stemming from the incident, including eluding an officer, a […]
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First Thanksgiving: Happy to be working
LEWISTON — Soraya Karbasi and Bryan Jeff Mayo will be working on Thanksgiving. But that’s what they’re thankful for. The two nurses are part of a cohort of 13 hired from the Philippines to work for St. Mary’s Health System’s d’Youville Pavilion. St. Mary’s couldn’t find enough local nurses to work in the nursing home. […]
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CMMC safety scores jump to among the best in Maine
LEWISTON — About six months after Central Maine Medical Center’s safety grade dropped to a C, making it one of the lowest-rated hospitals in Maine, the Lewiston hospital has rebounded. The Leapfrog Group, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit that tracks health care safety, quality and value at hospitals, has upgraded CMMC to an A. It is […]