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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PublishedMarch 30, 2021
Will we need annual COVID-19 shots, or booster shots? Maybe.
Scientists are studying how long vaccines provide immunity and how well they work against the coronavirus variants to determine the need for follow-up shots.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2021
U.S. CDC nearly doubles vaccine shipments to Maine pharmacies this week
The pharmacies, which will receive 23,370 doses, have been vaccinating teachers and child care workers, and will expand their services to anyone 50 or older beginning Thursday.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2021
With more Mainers eligible, the state prepares for a vaccine surge
The Biden administration has asked community health centers to expand vaccine eligibility to their frontline essential workers and patients with high-risk health conditions, but their vaccine supplies have been limited.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2021
Maine to receive big boost in vaccine doses next week
Maine’s allocation will climb from 35,190 doses this week to 45,200 next week, according to federal data.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2021
Maine Democrats’ bills aim to hold down prescription drug prices, health care costs
Their 5 bills include proposals to reduce price gouging by pharmaceutical companies and help consumers who have trouble paying for insulin.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2021
Lyme disease cases fell sharply in 2020, with COVID-19 and weather likely playing a role
Tick activity is normal so far this spring and the drop in cases is likely because of the dry summer and people avoiding health care during the early stages of the pandemic.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2021
Maine Medical Center nurses divided on union as vote looms
If the organizing drive at the state’s largest hospital is successful, Maine’s unionized workforce for nurses would increase from 2,000 to 3,900.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2021
Anticipating surge in doses, Maine set to open more vaccination sites
The state also says that vaccinations will begin next week for Maine prison inmates who are 60 or older.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2021
ACA expansion to boost subsidies for most of 63,000 Mainers with coverage
The average monthly premium reduction is $50, but some could see hundreds of dollars in savings on their health insurance each month.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2021
Maine reports 174 new cases in latest sign infections persist as vaccinations ramp up
With case numbers holding steady near 200, Gov. Janet Mills worries that Mainers will let their guard down as spring nears.
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