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.
Washington County hospital, union in contentious contract talks
Nurses at the Machias facility have worked since October without a new deal, and employees say patient safety is a concern.
More funding for harm reduction programs in Washington County
In one of the most rural corners of America, a non-profit backed by federal funds helps promote and propagate “evidence-based strategies for reducing the negative consequences of drug use.”
Long term care leaders urge more funding to prevent more closures of nursing homes
Some 23 nursing homes have closed in the past decade in Maine.