A report this week by Disability Rights Maine found that in 75% of cases between 2019-21, lawyers were not provided to individuals.
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Posted inHealth, Maine
MaineHealth to participate in major chronic Lyme study
The research arm of Maine’s largest health care network will be partnering with Tufts University.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Staff safety at Maine’s 2 psychiatric centers back in spotlight
Two lawmakers have requested a full-scale review of safety and staffing concerns at Riverview in Augusta and Dorothea Dix in Bangor, which house patients with severe mental health issues.
Posted inElection 2024, Health, Maine, Politics
Harris plan to expand rural health care could have impact in Maine
The plan rolled out by the Democrat’s campaign this week is intended to support rural hospitals and emergency medical services, sectors that have struggled in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Health
10 million pounds of meat recalled over listeria concern: What to know
BrucePac, a precooked meat producer, is recalling the items, which were produced from June 19 to Oct. 8 and have been distributed nationwide.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
Maine issues 2nd recall of moldy cannabis
The recall affects several recreational cannabis products made by Nova Farms with the ‘Frosted Cookies’ strain.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, News
‘One Lewiston’ blood drive to be held in honor of Oct. 25 victims
Just one unit of blood can save more than one person’s life, according to the American Red Cross.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Sen. King urges federal government to study suicide prevention for Army reservists
The request comes in response to the Lewiston mass shooting by an Army reservist who killed 18 people before taking his own life.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Supreme Court lets decision stand barring emergency abortions in Texas
The Biden administration asked the justices to throw out a lower court order, arguing that hospitals have to perform abortions in emergency situations under federal law.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Rates of sudden unexplained infant deaths increased during pandemic
Starting in July 2020, the rate of sudden infant deaths began rising, and researchers noted a ‘pronounced epidemiologic shift’ in the deaths between June and December 2021.