New cases of COVID-19 remain elevated, although on Sunday the state passed the 50% mark for eligible residents who have received at least 1 dose of vaccine.
health care
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
FDA says women can get abortion pill via telemedicine
Medication abortion has been available in the United States since 2000, when the FDA approved the use of mifepristone.
advertisement
Posted inMaine, News
As vaccinations increase in Maine, so do new cases and hospital patients
The number of new cases reported daily remains elevated, even as more than one-third of Maine’s population has received at least one shot of vaccine.
Posted inbPlus
Take a virtual tour
BANGOR — Now that the two new helicopters are in service, LifeFlight of Maine is looking to show them off to the people they serve. The organization is planning a virtual celebration event to introduce the new aircraft to the public on Thursday, April 15, at 5 p.m. from Bangor. The event will be broadcast […]
Posted inbPlus
The new LifeFlight helicopter at a glance
THE STATS Twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207C engines Length: 38 feet 3 inches (8 inches longer than older aircraft, offering the crew more space to work) Capacity: 4 crew and 1 patient Maximum cruising speed: 150 knots/173 mph (15 knots/17 mph faster than the last helicopter) Round-trip flight from Bangor to Presque Isle is […]
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Vaccine supplies trickling down to small Maine medical practices
The Maine CDC distributed 400 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine to 4 independent primary care practices around the state this week but won’t be able to ship any next week because of reduced supply.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, River Valley
Rumford-Lewiston hospital ride service resumes, but future being studied
While the service has been reinstated, whether it will continue is being evaluated.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Medical cannabis studies ramp up, offering hope to some opioid users
Some researchers believe cannabis can help wean prescription opioid users off the addictive and potentially deadly drugs. Others aren’t so sure.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
ACA expansion to boost subsidies for most of 63,000 Mainers with coverage
The average monthly premium reduction is $50, but some could see hundreds of dollars in savings on their health insurance each month.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Group lines up support for nurses’ union at Maine Medical Center
A letter backing the labor union effort for registered nurses at Maine’s largest hospital garnered at least 1,500 signatures, according to a pro-union group.