Another $42 million in grants has been allocated, bringing the total to nearly $188 million.
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Scarborough firm expands with COVID-19 home-monitoring system
Senscio Systems of Scarborough is expanding to offer its home-based health management system to more patients.
Maine VA health care professionals deploy to New York City
Four Mainers head to the COVID-19 front lines and will be working for 14 straight days consecutively at a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in the Bronx.
Our View: Don’t let the post office fall to COVID
Saving the Postal Service, equipping front-line workers with protective gear and welcoming a belated graduation season.
Front-line workers in Maine plead for more protective equipment
Groups representing Maine health care workers, firefighters and others called on the federal government and employers to make sure they are protected from coronavirus.
Cuddledown making free masks for health care workers
The Yarmouth-based down bedding manufacturer and retailer has shifted some of its focus to manufacturing cotton masks for donation to Maine health care organizations.
Maine Voices: Thank medical workers by helping to make sure they get paid
At least 15% of the total federal bailout should focus on health care organizations.
Maine Voices: It’s time to start a U.S. Health Corps
Built on a national service model, the program would address looming health care shortages while preparing for the inevitable next pandemic.
Maine hospitals, clinics to receive nearly $146 million in federal aid
The funding is part of a $30 billion aid package for health care providers across the country as part of the federal CARES Act.
‘The adult in the room’: CDC director is the face of Maine’s coronavirus response
Dr. Nirav Shah has earned widespread praise for his handling of the crisis, even inspiring a Facebook group and a highway sign saying, ‘In Shah we trust.’