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Debunking pollen and seasonal allergy myths: VERIFY fast …

WebSpring means flowers blooming, trees blossoming and seedlings sprouting in most of the United States, which leads to pollen being released into the air. Pollen is a …

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A scorecard on Maine’s health indicators shows many …

WebUpdated: 5:27 PM EDT November 1, 2022. MAINE, USA — Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, other public health challenges raged on. Substance use in Maine …

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1,000 Lives Campaign for Maine aims to combat opioid …

WebOn Jan. 1, 2024, the 1,000 Lives Campaign for Maine will officially launch. This initiative is designed to reduce the number of opioid-related deaths in our state by …

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Here's why Black Americans are at higher risk for heart disease

WebUpdated: 8:44 PM EST February 12, 2024. BANGOR, Maine — Heart disease is still the number one cause of death for Americans, and research shows that Black Americans are 54 percent more likely to die from heart disease when compared to white their white counterparts due to distinct risk factors like genetics and systemic disparities.

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New Maine mobile mammography service launched

WebGREENVILLE, Maine — A hospital in Greenville has launched a new mobile mammogram service for rural Mainers, and the results could be life-changing. Northern …

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Recuperative care program in Portland help unhoused …

Web58°. Portland softball player aims to leave sport in better place for future athletes. 1/200. Watch on. The pilot program is entering into its second year and helps …

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Maine DHHS opening state's first comprehensive crisis center

WebMaine Department of Health and Human Services announced the opening Thursday afternoon. In a news release, DHHS wrote the Crisis Receiving Center is a place "where Maine people experiencing a behavioral health crisis can receive expert, compassionate care in a welcoming, home-like environment and be supported by …

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For Mainers in need, in-person therapists are hard to find

WebSome agencies, including Sweetser, one of Maine’s largest nonprofit mental health providers, have been forced to close facilities. Staffing shortages can be one …

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Maine Transplant Program allows living donors to donate …

WebTim went through testing over a 6-month period and found that while he was a match for Sally, it would not be a "perfect" match. The French's decided to take part in …

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Maine Behavioral Health looks to reduce suicide rates in Maine

WebPortland softball player aims to leave sport in better place for future athletes. 1/200. Watch on. Using the "Zero Suicide" initiative, the state's most extensive …

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Spurwink opens Crisis Receiving Center in Portland

WebThe Crisis Receiving Center is located at 62 Elm St. in Portland, near the Oxford Street Shelter and the Preble Street Learning Collaborative. Its operating hours …

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Jackman project will use EMS to better rural health care …

WebA project four years in the making is designed to address these issues -- and it's finally taking off. Eight paramedics with NEMHS in Jackman are working to become …

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Eastport Health Care expands to meet growing need

WebEastport Health Care expands to meet growing needs in Maine's Downeast region. With nearly $6 million in state and federal grants, EHC plans to double its …

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New substance use disorder services coming to Penobscot County

WebUpdated: 6:54 PM EDT August 14, 2023. BANGOR, Maine — New treatment centers for substance use disorders are coming to Penobscot County later this year. Brewer Medical …

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Maine hospital partners with Dana Farber Cancer Institute

WebUpdated:10:57 PM EST November 16, 2023. PORTLAND, Maine — Announced Thursday, there will be a significant leap forward in cancer care in Maine. …

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Anthem reaches deal with St. Mary's, St. Joseph Healthcare

WebUpdated: 12:58 PM EDT July 11, 2023. MAINE, USA — Two of Maine's health care systems reached a deal with one of the country's largest health insurance providers …

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Dr. Puthiery Va appointed as Maine CDC director

WebMaine DHHS Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew appointed Dr. Va following a national search, the release said. Maine DHHS cited Va’s range of experience in primary …

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Maine businesses anticipate a busy tourist season this summer

WebPORTLAND, Maine — Maine business owners eagerly await the summer months, hoping to produce a successful tourist season. Thursday's 2024 Governor's …

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$6.1 million awarded to two mental health organizations in Maine

WebThe Maine organizations receiving these awards are Community Health and Counseling Services in Bangor and Sweetser, based in Saco and serving the midcoast, …

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Blue Hill to get new hospital newscentermaine.com

WebUpdated:10:50 AM EDT May 26, 2022. BANGOR, Maine — Northern Light Hospital will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, May 26, for a new Blue Hill hospital building, …

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School-based health centers opening in Old Town schools

WebUpdated: 8:54 PM EST January 4, 2024. OLD TOWN, Maine — By the end of March, Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) will open three school-based health care …

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MaineHealth MyChart hardware failure causes system to go down

WebA MaineHealth representative confirmed to NEWS CENTER Maine that a hardware failure caused an outage of the health system's patient information system for …

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