health care
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PublishedApril 21, 2017
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu calls for more beds at psychiatric hospital
The state has been working to improve mental health services since settling a federal lawsuit over inadequate care in late 2013.
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PublishedApril 21, 2017
Our View: Maine should make it easier for women to access birth control
With 12-month prescriptions, more Maine couples will have contraception when they need it.
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PublishedApril 18, 2017
Our View: Maine lawmakers should back ‘death with dignity’ bill
The state should not stand in the way when someone decides it's time to die.
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PublishedApril 14, 2017
Our View: Lax vaccine laws put Maine babies at risk of potentially fatal disease
With tighter opt-out rules, a whooping cough spike could have been avoided – instead, Gov. LePage has enabled parents who think they have a right to skip shots.
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PublishedApril 13, 2017
Maine Medical Association has played active role in deterring opioid abuse
One law it helped get enacted – setting limits on painkiller prescriptions – seeks to balance addiction prevention and patient needs.
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PublishedApril 12, 2017
Maine Voices: ‘Death with dignity’ bill well-meaning, but overlooks drawbacks
Family and emotional issues leave assisted suicide open to abuse. Hospice care is a humane, less risky option.
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PublishedApril 11, 2017
Addiction recovery advocates praise opioid treatment plan announced by Mayhew
Maine's health and human services commissioner earmarks $4.8 million for the Opioid Health Home model, which will provide comprehensive, medication-assisted treatment.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2017
Maine’s low health ranking is a call for action, not further backing off
The decision not to expand health coverage leaves over 30,000 citizens without insurance..
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PublishedMarch 27, 2017
Marijuana user who lost place on transplant list asks lawmakers to change hospital policy
Medical marijuana users currently are not eligible for organ transplants at Maine Medical Center.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2017
Congressman resigns from Freedom Caucus
The conservative group is taking heat from all sides after Republicans failed to pass health care legislation.
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