He would have offered them sterile syringes, naloxone and nonjudgmental support.
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Posted inLocal & State
State psychiatric center on track to regain federal certification – and funding – it lost 5 years ago
The state is notified that Riverview is in substantial compliance with conditions for Medicare reimbursement, which is worth about $20 million a year.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Mary Mayhew brings Maine failures to Washington
The new federal Medicaid director will pursue the same agenda she did here, focused more on cost savings than care.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: It takes a group effort to fight postpartum depression
In the excitement and chaos surrounding a birth, risk factors and symptoms can be overlooked.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World
CVS-Aetna deal OK’d by antitrust watchdog
The $68 billion marriage of insurer and drugstore chain won’t harm consumers, the Justice division concludes, with one caveat.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Nation & World, News
Starbucks gives workers backup care benefits
The coffee giant will subsidize care for children and adults, which will cost employees $1 per hour.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Having insurance no shield from high health care costs
Rising premiums and deductibles are stifling wage growth for the workers who are supposed to be faring well under employer-provided plans.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Don’t forget: Alcohol is also a deadly drug
New research by the World Health Organization finds that 5% of all deaths can be attributed to booze.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: In-prison drug-treatment deal could save lives
A settlement involving an Aroostook County man should pave the way for medication-assisted treatment behind bars.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine schools, hospitals consider creative tactics to recruit nurses
Shortages are felt in other health care categories, too.