The hospital, which had near-record demand Wednesday and Thursday, is planning a $512 million expansion and renovation to address chronic capacity issues.
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The homeless seem to feel more at home at new Portland clinic
Hospital and nonprofit open a facility to ‘fill the void’ in services created when a city clinic closed in 2014.
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Infectious brain disease confirmed in patient treated at Maine Med
The Portland hospital took the precaution this week of suspending elective surgeries in order to sterilize its surgical equipment and facilities.
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As scare over rare prion disease eases, Maine Medical Center resumes surgeries
The Portland hospital completes a precautionary sterilization of equipment while awaiting test results on a patient who showed signs of the fatal brain condition.
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Maine Med postpones elective surgeries over suspected case of fatal disease
A patient suspected of having the rare and always fatal prion disease is being tested at a national lab.
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Commentary: Higher tax rate in Question 2 may deter talent in competitive fields
If we make the wealthiest pay more in Maine, professionals such as doctors may look elsewhere to start careers.
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Man who jumped from Maine Med garage faced sex assault allegations
Police confirm that they were investigating Ronald H. Smith of Westbrook, who died Thursday morning.
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Bill Nemitz: Maine Med sees room for improving ‘patient experience’
This cancer patient knows from experience that cramped quarters can be unhealthy.
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Maine Medical Center expansion plan will get checkup by state regulators
The state aims to ensure that projects are needed and don’t escalate costs or cause other health care facilities to close.
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Neighbors’ reaction mixed to Maine Medical Center expansion plan
Community leaders support moving the entrance to Congress Street but have concerns about adding a 13-story parking garage.