The number of new cases reported daily remains elevated, even as more than one-third of Maine’s population has received at least one shot of vaccine.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Don’t put Maine’s health care decisions in the hands of a third party
L.D. 675 could cost thousands of Maine patients and their families access to the medications that allow them to live fulfilling lives, says the mother of a chronically ill teen.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Central Maine Healthcare CEO to retire in September
Jeffrey L. Brickman has worked over 40 years in the medical field, including 5 at Central Maine Healthcare.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Vaccine supplies trickling down to small Maine medical practices
The Maine CDC distributed 400 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine to 4 independent primary care practices around the state this week but won’t be able to ship any next week because of reduced supply.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Closer look at data shows startling health disparities among Asian Americans
Care providers and public health stakeholders must reach out to vaccinate vulnerable Asian American populations: the low-income and those with limited English proficiency.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Insight: We will still be sick after COVID
American medicine should move past treating disease toward implementing the science of wellness.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Growers Alliance: All we’re asking for is a fair shake
Changes in medical cannabis rules are needed, but a state proposal will drive up the cost without making patients safer.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Trump’s organ-donation policy fix would save lives
Biden put a useful new rule from his predecessor on hold. His administration should implement it without delay.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Maine Medical Center nurses begin vote next week on union
Supporters argue a union is needed because nurses are overworked, underpaid and too much is demanded of them, but opponents say organizing is unnecessary and would hinder the ‘shared governance’ that exists now.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: NFL concussion case illustrates deadly form of racism
Correcting medical bias will require vigilance and care.