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Local COVID-19 task forces offer new approach to public health

WebExecutive Director Abdulkerim Said explains the educational efforts of the New Mainers Public Health Initiative’s COVID-19 task force from his Lewiston office. The …

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40 percent of Maine high schoolers report mental health problems

WebPhoto by Egoitz Bengoetxea Iguaran/iStock. Nearly 43% of Maine high school students reported their mental health was not good “most of the time” or “always” …

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Officials seek more funding to prevent nursing home closures

WebGallant, whose ombudsman program advocates for long term care residents and their families, said nursing home closures force residents to relocate to other …

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Northern Maine Medical Center dealing with financial, community …

WebNorthern Maine Medical Center in Fort Kent is battling “very significant financial challenges” and working to close a deficit that was projected at $9.4 million at …

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Column: The importance of health issues in our homes and …

WebColumn: The importance of health issues in our homes and environment. The food that we eat, the environment that we live in, and the air that we breathe can …

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Maine nursing homes lead in meeting proposed staffing standards

WebMaine nursing homes lead nation in meeting the Biden administration’s proposed staffing standards, but challenges loom. Although Maine is close to meeting …

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Therapists are hard to find in Maine for in-person help

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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Rural healthcare staff shortages creating crisis in care

WebRural healthcare staff shortages creating crisis in care. By Lora Whelan, Quoddy Tides Edward French, Quoddy Tides. February 11, 2023. Share. Shortage of …

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Eastport Health Care brings health care services to Machias

WebEastport Health Care Machias, also known as Machias Community Health Center, opened on July 24 and is now delivering primary care, including pediatrics, along …

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Legislators address Maine’s housing shortage, but advocates say …

WebThe fair market rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Maine is $875 a month, but the average renter in Maine earns enough to pay $671 a month on rent, according to …

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Eastport Health Care expands to meet growing needs

WebKeenly aware of the growing demand, Eastport Health Care (EHC), which already serves about 5,400 patients, is rapidly expanding its services and footprint in …

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Greater Portland Health employees raise concerns

WebPhoto credit: Greater Portland Health/Facebook. Greater Portland Health staff members say poor management, understaffing and low morale have compromised …

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Five takeaways from an investigation into Maine’s assisted living

WebHere are five takeaways: Sparked by a policy change. A state policy change enacted in the mid-1990s amid a severe budget crunch helped spark a dramatic …

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A scorecard on Maine's health indicators shows many challenges …

WebThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, other public health challenges raged on. Substance use in Maine surged and obesity rates continued to tick upward. Fatal …

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US CDC lacks rural focus, but a newly funded office may help

WebThe omnibus appropriations bill signed by President Joe Biden in December 2022 gave the CDC $5 million for the 2023 fiscal year to create the Office of Rural …

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Despite federal bailout, Maine’s largest hospitals ended 2020 in …

WebEven after the federal bailout, Michaud said Maine hospitals have lost at least $300 million in total since the start of the pandemic. MaineHealth, the state’s largest …

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Homeless people ponder next destination as Portland housing …

WebMeanwhile, Portland is currently housing about 1,200 people each night in one of the three city-run shelters or in hotels. Between 70-80% of individuals at the 208 …

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