I get why some of my fellow health care workers are unsure about being immunized. But the misunderstandings stem from side effects that soon go away.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Lift the federal barrier to researching marijuana
The Senate should follow the House’s lead and allow scientists to learn about potentially transformative medical uses for cannabis.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Lack of clarity on vaccine rollout creates confusion in Maine
The MaineHealth network asks Maine CDC about inoculation priorities – Should private practitioners be vaccinated? – as the state amends its plan in response to evolving federal guidance.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Difficult ethical choices await Maine’s vaccine planners: Who goes first?
Hospital and nursing home administrators will pick the first vaccine recipients.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: First vaccine doses should go where COVID-19 risk is greatest
A clear set of priorities is the best way to guide use of a scarce medication.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: What it takes to fight COVID in nursing homes
The virus should not be considered a terminal illness – there are practical treatment options that can give senior patients a chance at surviving.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Uncategorized
With Biden in the White House, Maine could see major changes
The president-elect is already preparing to move forward with an ambitious policy agenda on the environment, health care, taxes, education and other issues.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Fifty states, 50 pandemic economies
Places that are tied to travel and tourism are less insulated, and that has important implications for government spending plans.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
UMaine System, unions settle dispute over retirees’ health insurance
The deal affects about 3,000 retirees, who will now have the option of keeping a group health plan that would have been replaced by a health exchange system.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Waterville-based Delta Ambulance short of staff
Coronavirus has compounded the statewide problem that existed before its onset as it attacks EMTs and those training for the service.