What we’re monitoring: Opioids; Aging care
A tenth of Maine’s pharmacies have closed in the past decade
As Walgreens and other chains shutter locations and reduce hours, Mainers point to independent pharmacies as filling a critical need.
Eastport Health Care expands to meet growing needs Downeast
With nearly $6 million in state and federal grants, EHC plans to double its footprint.
Opponents of drug decriminalization say it has been ‘disastrous’ for Oregon. Data suggests otherwise.
Researchers studying decriminalization in Oregon found no link between the rise in fatal overdoses and the policy changes.
‘Emergency’ or not, COVID is still killing people. Here’s what doctors advise to stay safe.
Thousands of people are still dying of COVID, but government has mostly handed over responsibility to the people to weather the seasonal surges with their own strategies.
Health care advocates prioritize gun violence in new legislative session
The opioid crisis and reimbursement rates also are high on lists for groups hoping to see progress before the session adjourns in April.
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