What to know about this year’s flu, COVID-19 and RSV shots
Major medical groups issued immunization recommendations last week, ahead of the fall respiratory virus season that begins in October.
5 people have used Maine’s new red flag law on their family members so far
Six months since the new red flag law went into effect, a total of eight orders have been filed. Law enforcement officers are continuing to favor the pre-existing yellow flag law.
Maine to explore the role of AI in rural health care
The state needs “a new approach to delivering rural health care,” officials said in a proposal for federal funding.
MaineHealth sued over potential closure of labor and delivery unit
The lawsuit comes after months of community opposition to a potential closure of a Damariscotta hospital’s birthing center, and follows requests from Gov. Janet Mills and other officials to delay the decision.
How we reported on addiction treatment in Maine’s jails
A behind-the-scenes look at and key takeaways from a recent four-part series.
Overdose rates soar after incarceration. Can jails change that?
Some Maine jails are bolstering their re-entry planning, connecting prisoners with resources to prevent them from overdosing or getting arrested again. But it's an ongoing challenge.
The cost of treating addiction in Maine’s jails
The state’s 15 county jails spent an estimated $12.6 million on addiction and mental health treatment last year, often through a mix of grants and other temporary funding streams.