The renovation will enhance several critical areas of the hospital, including the Emergency Department (ED), IV Therapy/Infusions, Family Birth Center, and Surgical Services.
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St. Mary’s new mental health program offers path ‘to heal and grow’
The behavioral health day program aims to give patients a level of care between inpatient and outpatient services, and take stress off emergency departments.
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MaineGeneral Health cutting mental health, disabilities services for children
Advocates say key diagnostic services for children will be harder to obtain, placing the blame for the cuts on the Mills administration.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Congressional funding to help central Maine mental health provider expand services
Kennebec Behavioral Health intends to use $750,000 in congressional funding, secured by U.S. Sen. Angus King, to support the services it offers at five community clinics in Augusta, Farmington, Skowhegan, Waterville and Winthrop.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Social workers on front lines ask lawmakers for support, reinforcements
A bill presented Friday would expand a program to cover student loan debt for eligible social workers in hopes of attracting, and keeping, more professionals to help children and adults who are waiting for support.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Questions, tension face task force studying violence in health care settings
Friction surfaces between health care professionals and district attorneys’ offices.
Posted inHealth, Maine
‘Steady stream of resignations’: Health care workers testify about workplace violence
The 13-member legislative task force was told the frequency and severity of abuse is likely the number one reason driving people to leave the profession.
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Panel studying violence in health care settings focuses on lack of resources
Speakers painted a picture of Maine’s behavioral health care system being understaffed.