Paintings by local artists on display in hospital gallery

Legislature considers stronger penalties for assaulting medical providers

Lawmakers heard testimony on a bill to make it easier to file felony-level charges for assaults against emergency health care workers, something proponents say is becoming more common. The state hospital and police chiefs association support the legislation, while defense lawyers oppose it.

Maine photographer’s work on display in hospital gallery

Central Maine Medical Center

Maine artist’s paintings on display in WHA gallery at CMMC

Like his father, Dr. Richard King to serve as a Navy reserve medical officer with the Marine Corps

Dr. Richard King, a trauma surgeon at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, received a direct commission to serve as a commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve in April. Next year, he'll begin drilling with the 4th Medical Battalion of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Flu cases, hospitalizations surpass prepandemic levels

Even if clinicians and public health experts had expected to see a surge in cases this season, flu and other respiratory viruses, such as COVID-19, are still flooding emergency departments, urgent cares and primary care physicians’ offices with sick patients.

Health care networks, universities to receive $2.3 million in funding to expand rural education opportunities

Collaborative groups of health care networks, the University of Maine System and St. Joseph's College will receive a combined total of nearly $2.3 million to expand medical training in communities like Farmington, Norway, Bridgton and Blue Hill.

Paintings, photography on display at CMMC gallery

RSV may be peaking in Maine, but flu hospitalizations are on the rise

Maine is seeing an increase in influenza cases and hospitalizations.

Gallery features works by photographer, painter