Joe Lawlor writes about health and human services for the Press Herald. A 24-year newspaper veteran, Lawlor has worked in Ohio, Michigan and Virginia before relocating to Maine in 2013 to join the Press Herald. He is still considered “from away” but since then, he has learned what a “dooryard” is, eaten “whoopie pies” drank Moxie and boiled some “lobstahs.” The stories he enjoys most are when he learns something and meeting inspiring people. He lives in South Portland - aka “SoPo” - with his wife, Melanie, and two school-age children.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2023
Even as new Maine law expands abortion access, providers worry about court rulings in other states
Maine could face significant restrictions on abortion access if a recent Texas appeals court decision is upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2023
Mosquitoes in southern Maine test positive for Jamestown Canyon virus
The virus, which causes a fever and flu-like symptoms, is more common in the upper Midwest and there are currently no known human cases in Maine but state officials are warning residents to take precautions against mosquito bites.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2023
Invasive freshwater zebra mussels creeping closer to Maine
State officials call attention to a new law that requires boaters to drain all water from their boats to prevent the tiny mollusks from spreading here.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2023
Maine experiencing an uptick in COVID-19, but new vaccine booster is on the way
Latest booster shot targeting the Eris variant should be available in late September or early October.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2023
Martin’s Point fraud settlement highlights shortcomings in Medicare Advantage program
Overcharging in Medicare Advantage plans has been happening across the country, experts say, although the Maine case is one of the largest uncovered by the Justice Department.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2023
Martin’s Point Health Care to pay $22 million to settle Medicare fraud claims
An agreement announced Monday, the largest Medicare fraud settlement in state history, includes a $3.8 million payment to a whistleblower who sued Martin’s Point in 2018 alleging that it was miscoding the health conditions of Medicare Advantage patients.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2023
Lyme disease cases on near-record pace in Maine as tick population thrives
The number of Lyme disease cases in Maine so far this year is just behind last year’s record pace, and the recent wet weather isn’t helping.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2023
Health care workers at refugee camp inspired career of Maine’s new CDC director
Dr. Puthiery Va’s family fled Cambodia and she was born in a refugee camp in Thailand before coming to the United States.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2023
Mills administration names new director of Maine CDC
Dr. Puthiery Va, currently leading public health for the Navajo Nation in Arizona, will take over as Maine’s top public health official on Aug. 28.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2023
Flavored tobacco ban gets tabled, faces uncertain prospects
The bill passed the Senate but failed to get a vote in the House, so advocates are regrouping for next year.
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