Emily joined the Sun Journal in April 2021 on the health beat. She previously reported for the Lakes Region Weekly, covering nine towns in Cumberland County. She enjoys taste testing chai lattes at local cafes, attempting to beat her personal best on the NYT’s mini crossword puzzle and watching thunderstorms. She’s on the fence about the Oxford comma. Emily grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from Wellesley College in 2018. She’s lived in lots of places for little bits of time but now calls Portland home. She welcomes coffee shop recommendations, cookie recipes and news tips in her inbox.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2022
Bill on prescription drug pricing inspires support from Maine residents, opposition from pharmaceutical industry
The measure introduced by Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, aims to reduce the price of the costliest prescription drugs for Mainers.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2022
Bill aims to lower the cost of the most expensive prescription drugs for Mainers
The bill would ensure that Mainers pay no more for prescription medications than their Canadian neighbors.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2022
Mental health care providers are facing unprecedented challenges amid the pandemic
Local providers say demand for mental health care has skyrocketed in the 23 months since the pandemic began.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2022
COVID-19 hospitalizations may be declining, but providers still challenged
Officials from Lewiston’s two hospitals said Friday that declining hospitalizations is easing the burden on providers somewhat but other challenges remain.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2022
Answering ‘our nation’s call here in Lewiston,’ military medical team arrives at Central Maine Medical Center
Twenty members of the 96th Medical Group from Eglin Air Force Base in Florida arrived at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston over the weekend.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2022
Gov. Janet Mills says military medical team on way to assist CMMC providers
The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved the request for pandemic aid for the Lewiston hospital.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2022
Franklin Memorial Hospital to reduce services temporarily due to spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations
Officials say services at Farmington hospital to be reduced to emergency and acutely ill patients.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2022
Finding a COVID test is still a challenge for most Mainers
Appointments at local pharmacies are often booked for a week out and the supply of at-home rapid antigen tests is inconsistent.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2021
Maine EMS panel recommends discontinuing all trauma patient transfers to CMMC from other hospitals, LifeFlight
The Trauma Advisory Committee will vote on the panel’s recommendations at a meeting next week.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2021
CMMC ends neurosurgical trauma services, Maine EMS to hold emergency meeting
The Maine EMS Trauma Advisory Committee will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday via Zoom.
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