Some public health data related to AIDS, substance use and avian flu went missing from federal websites, although some was later restored.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, Nation / World, Politics
Maine attorney general dismisses Trump effort to restrict gender-affirming care
Aaron Frey and 14 other state attorneys general said the president’s executive order is ‘is wrong on the science and the law.’
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Former Maine lawmaker’s leukemia fight highlights national need for bone marrow donors
If Maggie O’Neil can’t find a match among family members, she’ll have to turn to a global nonprofit that connects volunteer donors with patients. But finding a matching donor is often a difficult and lengthy process.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Andwell wants more in-home pediatric state funding as officials propose cutting financial support for health care
Andwell advocates for more skilled in-home pediatric Mainecare funding as low reimbursement rates are requiring the health system to reduce that service.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Sanford girl gets new lungs as organ donations, transplants increase in Maine
Successful transplants have increased in Maine and across the nation over the past five years as awareness grows and the science improves.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Maine Crime, News
What the Lewiston shooter’s brain injury can tell us about blast exposure in the military
Experts say the gunman’s brain tissue points to traumatic injury ‘likely’ caused by blasts in the line of duty; the Army disagrees but is taking steps to limit exposure.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine health groups push for law to protect access to discount drug program
Supporters say the bill is intended to help community health clinics access discounted drugs, but the pharmaceutical industry accuses hospitals of exploiting the program to increase profits.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine scientists concerned by pause in health reports, other disruptions at federal DHHS
The Trump administration’s ban on communications and move to halt other activities could affect Maine research centers if they continue beyond this week.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Trump administration freezes many health agency reports, online posts
An ‘immediate pause’ has been ordered on any regulations, guidance, announcements, press releases, social media and website posts until approved by a political appointee.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Stores across Maine are running out of eggs. Blame the avian flu.
The highly contagious virus has wreaked havoc on flocks of chickens, and Mainers are now seeing the impacts in local stores with empty or sparsely stocked egg coolers.