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PublishedJanuary 10, 2019
Central Maine Healthcare names new president for hospitals in Bridgton, Rumford
Peter J. Wright's appointment comes five months after the previous president resigned amid turmoil among medical staff at the hospitals and the parent organization.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2019
Two Maine school districts report cases of whooping cough
One case of pertussis was reported at Harrison Middle School in Yarmouth and two others were reported at Edward Little High School in Auburn.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2019
Cancer deaths hit milestone, a 25-year decline
The drop is attributed primarily to lower smoking rates, but obesity-related cancers are still rising.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2019
Smoking rate at all-time low – but benefits not shared equally in U.S.
People from neighborhoods with the highest smoking rates are more likely to be poor, less likely to be white, and more likely to have chronic heart or lung diseases.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2019
Simulated end-of-life journey delivers emotional insights
Maine hospice and health care professionals, medical students and even loved ones can broaden empathic responses via virtual reality.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2019
Flu hitting southern U.S. and New York City area hardest so far
The CDC urges people to get vaccinated.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2019
Mills’ ‘Executive Order 1’ makes 70,000 more Mainers eligible for health insurance
The Democrat had vowed to expand Medicaid on 'day one' of her administration, almost 14 months after voters approved it.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2019
Maine hospitals now posting sticker prices for various services
New federal rules require the price lists, which will allow patients to comparison shop for things like medications and types of surgeries.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2019
ACA mandate goes away for most, but not all, Americans
Until Jan. 1 under the Affordable Care Act, people had faced income-tax penalties for not having health insurance coverage.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2019
Weight loss remains an elusive goal
The studies continue, but no one has found a diet that works for everybody.
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