Anthem expands to Bangor a payment system adopted by others that encourages preventive measures, team caregiving and efficiency.
Joe Lawlor
Staff Writer
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine reported 3 hepatitis A cases in 3-week period
Officials call the cases unrelated and continue to withhold the name of a Cumberland County restaurant.
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Steven Summers becomes 6th victim of deadly Portland fire
The 29-year-old from Rockland had been fighting for his life at Massachusetts General Hospital since suffering severe burns in the blaze early Saturday.
Posted inHealth, News
Maine CDC missing top hepatitis expert for recent case
With that and two top epidemiologist jobs vacant, the state’s infectious-disease efforts have been criticized. Fourteen public health nurse positions also are unfilled.
Posted inLocal & State, News
State won’t name restaurant where worker had hepatitis A
When asked about the case, Gov. LePage blames immigrants living here illegally for the spread of infectious diseases.
Posted inHealth, News
State health leaders criticize Maine CDC over Kaci Hickox quarantine
The group signs a letter siding with Hickox, saying the state’s decision must be ‘guided by science and not emotion.’
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Friends say Maine nurse is trying to help others, as usual, in battle over quarantines
Kaci Hickox, described as strong, compassionate and warm, wants different treatment for her colleagues in humanitarian work who are not infected.
Posted inHealth, News
Maine, attorneys could be headed for showdown over Ebola-negative nurse
State officials say they will seek a court order if Kaci Hickox does not comply with a quarantine.
Posted inHealth, News
Maine health officials expect Fort Kent nurse to comply with in-home quarantine
LePage administration says it will take ‘appropriate action’ if Kaci Hickox, who had been working with Ebola patients in Sierra Leone, doesn’t abide by quarantine.
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Maine’s education chief aims to dispel Ebola fears
Education Commissioner Jim Rier issues an open letter to school officials and parents in response to mounting questions and concerns.