public health Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Arkansas, Iowa, South Carolina – what are you thinking? Shut down now!

by Mariel Garza Los Angeles Times April 4, 2020April 3, 2020

The 10 states that are still foolishly acting as if the coronavirus isn’t a problem are failing to protect their residents.

by Gail Carlson Special to the Press Herald March 31, 2020March 30, 2020

Many toxic substances, some regulated and others not, have an unseen connection to COVID-19.

by Rebecca Boulos Special to the Press Herald March 31, 2020March 31, 2020

Coverage of the shortage of public health nurses left out that the state COVID-19 response has nonetheless been effective and comprehensive.

by The Editorial Board March 31, 2020March 31, 2020

The safest strategy is to stay home, and practice social distancing.

by Gabriel Popkin Special to the Washington Post March 29, 2020March 28, 2020

The health benefits of fresh air and exercise should be part of the public health coronavirus calculus.

by The Editorial Board March 29, 2020March 29, 2020

Maine’s spotty internet service eliminates safe education options and puts public health at risk.

by Shawn Weinstein Special to the Press Herald March 28, 2020March 27, 2020

Because health care corporations didn’t prepare, a nurse and her colleagues wonder every day whether they’ll bring home the deadly virus.

by The Editorial Board March 27, 2020March 26, 2020

With each day that the federal government does not adequately respond to COVID-19, the future cost grows greater.

by Dr. Matthew Wetherell Special to the Press Herald March 27, 2020March 26, 2020

The U.S. must hear from a health care expert who commands the nation’s respect, as the surgeon general did in the AIDS epidemic.

by Gregory Jasani Special to the Los Angeles Times March 26, 2020March 26, 2020

If more health care providers get sick, we may come to a point where we simply do not have enough staff to care for patients.