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The Portland hospital has added two physicians and a nurse practitioner to the Northern Light Mercy Gastroenterology team.
Combined, Peter Sullivan and Marc Gregoire have 63 years of experience in the health care sector.
Guest columnist Jane Margesson, AARP Maine communications director, says the AARP Family Caregiver Resource Guide is chock full of contact information for state-specific resources.
The new Senior Source publication from Mainebiz is here to help with the process of dealing with aging loved ones.
Experts agree that discussing preferred options with a loved one early improves their chances of maintaining their quality of life. Whether the desire is to receive care at home, live in a senior community or long-term facility or move in with a
More than 51,000 Maine residents are now caring for a family member with dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. The value of unpaid care they provide is estimated to be $1.8 billion annually. The association says a public health
The AARP lists 733 age-friendly states and communities nationwide. Maine has more than 80 cities and towns designated as age-friendly. But moving to Maine requires planning and being ready for unexpected expenses.
But without a breather or a little self-care, a caregiver can run the risk of harming their own physical and mental health, leading to depression or anxiety, which can affect their ability to adequately help those for whom they are caring.
Faced with a lack of health care workers and declining birth rates, the hospital will shutter the inpatient unit on Sept. 25.
A roundup of new hires, promotion and achievements at companies, health care operations and nonprofits around Maine.
By relocating its College of Osteopathic Medicine to new space being built in Portland, UNE will be able to admit more students and bring together the health profession programs onto a single campus.
Innovative firms in the growing niche range from big players like IDEXX and Covetrus to startups of more recent vintage, including Rarebreed Veterinary Partners and ElleVet Sciences.
ACE columnist Matthew Opuda of Northstar Evolution offers helpful strategies for keeping employees healthy and productive.
Maine is seeing a range of investment and innovation in the area of health care.
By working to identify the prevalence of chronic pain throughout the state, UNE and MaineHealth aim to foster more research and treatment options for patients suffering from the debilitating condition.
The work has been Woodhull’s entry into design for health care. ConvenientMD "wanted a different type of vision for health care,” said Patrick Boothe, director of Woodhull's commercial studio.
The Portland City Council is weighing a controversial proposed hike to the city’s minimum wage.
The proposal would increase the minimum wage from $15.50 per hour to $20 per hour within four years. (The statewide hourly minimum wage is $14.65.)
The proposal does not include a wage hike for tipped workers who are currently paid an hourly wage of $7.75, but employers are required to ensure that wages and tips combined total $15.50 per hour.
While inflation pressures have made it hard to survive on the minimum wage, many business owners are concerned the hike would cut already thin margins.
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Learn moreThe Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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