The bill is part of an aggressive push in Republican-led states across the country to scale back abortion rights.
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Posted inHealth, Nation / World
A third of the nation should consider wearing masks again, officials say
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are putting more of the country, including the Northeast, under guidelines that call for masking and other infection precautions.
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Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine’s COVID hospitalizations remain near 3-month high
The state reported 225 patients are hospitalized statewide, a slight drop from 231 on Tuesday.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Struggling to find baby formula? Here’s who can help.
What local experts and doctors are telling parents struggling to find baby formula as the shortages persist.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
Central Maine Healthcare updates agreement with Aetna
Central Maine Healthcare officials said Monday the new agreement takes effect this month and applies to patients covered under an Aetna commercial plan.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
U.S. hits 1 million deaths from COVID, less than 2½ years into pandemic
Most deaths happened in urban areas, but rural places – where opposition to masks and vaccinations tends to run high – paid a heavy price at times.
Posted inHealth, Maine
COVID-19 hospitalizations edge higher as Maine remains a hot spot
The state also reported 676 new cases Monday and no additional deaths.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News
‘You will not find a better place’: New CMMC cancer center to open in June
Surgical oncology, radiation oncology and chemotherapy units are under one roof.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, Politics
Senate bill to guarantee abortion access is blocked by Republicans
The 2 Republican senators who support abortion access – Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska – have proposed a separate bill that would counter the Supreme Court’s action.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News
‘A very difficult day’: St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center to end maternity services
The hospital cites declining birth rates as part of the reason for ending its women’s health services at the end of July.