The parents of Alfie Evans, who has been removed from life support, want to take their 23-month-old son to Italy to be treated at the Vatican’s children’s hospital.
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Maine Voices: Wondering why that pill costs $1,000? Proposal would give you access to details
As it now stands in Maine, drug makers are under no obligation to reveal their own production costs.
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Sanford schools report outbreak of whooping cough, a stubborn public health problem in Maine
At least 6 cases of pertussis are reported at the city’s primary school and junior high school and parents are being warned to get booster vaccinations for their children.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Health warning label on coffee shouldn’t give you jitters
California’s new rule is well-intended, but it may steer java lovers away from a beverage that studies show can lower cancer risk.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: How the Hyde Amendment preventing abortion coverage hurt my family
It should not be a politician’s place to decide when, how or why a woman gets an abortion, says a Mainer who lost a much-wanted pregnancy.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Press Herald’s ‘Lost’ series on heroin crisis a finalist for national excellence award
The 10-part report is among 10 print finalists for health care institute recognition, along with The Washington Post, The New York Times, ProPublica and others.
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Commentary: Privatization is not going to fix veterans’ health care
The system is complex but if leaders can focus on reform, the Veterans Health Administration can meet the needs of our vets.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Opioids aren’t our only drug problem
Mainers also are dying from overdosing on meth, cocaine, benzodiazepines and alcohol – usually in combinations.
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Soaring premiums send thousands in Maine over a health care cliff
Insurance costs have grown by as much as 110 percent for those who earn too much to receive Affordable Care Act subsidies.
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Maine Voices: Public health challenges going unanswered by a remiss state
So let’s lean on our leaders to act on water testing, Medicaid expansion and the nurse shortage.