Healthy Maine Magazine
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PublishedJune 12, 2016
At 3 Maine hospitals, the meals appeal
We sampled food at Mercy Hospital, Maine Medical Center and Central Maine Medical Center. Here's what we thought:
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PublishedJune 12, 2016
Once an afterthought, hospital food goes upscale
The addition of professional chefs in hospital kitchens, along with room-service dining, is making hospital food an essential part of healing.
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PublishedJune 12, 2016
Technology brings new speech therapy services to rural areas
Using video conferencing, UMaine clinicians help people recover after disabling strokes.
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PublishedJune 12, 2016
Wellness is a win-win in the workplace
Maine employers find that workplace programs they started to control costs often lead to healthier and happier employees.
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PublishedJune 12, 2016
Maine’s policies, practices encourage breast feeding
The state scores high marks in national assessments of its 'Baby Friendly' birthing facilities.
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PublishedJune 12, 2016
Look up medical info online, but carefully
With the plethora of health care and medical websites, how can you be sure of what you find?
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PublishedJune 12, 2016
More options exist for kicking the smoking habit than ever before
About 19.3 percent of adult Mainers smoke, compared to the 16.8 percent national average.
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PublishedJune 12, 2016
Healthy Maine Magazine: For June, it’s eating, feeding, being well
Here's what you need to know about this month's biggest stories.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2016
Traditional drug stores in Maine making way for retail clinics
Patrons of these walk-in clinics can get quick, cheaper health care services - and buy cosmetics and toiletries.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2016
Workers grapple with lack of paid sick leave
Employers with generous benefits say workers don't abuse paid time off.