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Another Maine hospital looks to upgrade: MDI Hospital proposes $30M renovation
December 16, 2021The project was conceived long before the COVID-19 crisis to address aging infrastructure and long-term growth. “The pandemic has only accelerated the need to move forward with critical upgrades to our emergency department,” the hospital’s CEO said.
December 16, 2021
Mills begins deploying National Guard members to 10 health care facilities this week
December 14, 2021Starting Thursday, 38 National Guard members out of 75 that have been called up will be deployed to 10 health care facilities across the state.
December 14, 2021Feds award $4M to help two Maine health centers boost access to care
December 13, 2021The recipients plan to use the funds to improve access to health care, with the goals of building healthy communities, strengthening the health care workforce and achieving health equity.
December 13, 2021
MaineHealth awards $100K for development of innovative medical devices
Updated: December 13, 2021A robotic clot retriever and a collapsible aerosolized particle enclosure were selected to receive a total investment of $100,000 from MaineHealth Innovation’s inaugural Bonfire Fund.
Updated: December 13, 2021
Nearly 60,000 Mainers sign up for health coverage via state's marketplace
December 10, 2021More Mainers have signed up for health insurance coverage through the state's new online marketplace than those who used the federal system last year.
December 10, 2021
Federal COVID-19 surge response team will lend a hand at Maine Med
December 10, 2021The 14-member team of doctors, nurses and paramedics is scheduled to arrive as early as this weekend to supplement staff at Maine Medical Center, Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday.
December 10, 2021
National Guard called up, MaineHealth procedures postponed as COVID surges
December 9, 2021The latest surge in COVID-19 has forced Gov. Janet Mills to activate the Maine National Guard, while hospitals are postponing non-urgent procedures and diverting cases away from their emergency departments.
December 9, 2021
With wages going up, Maine businesses hurdle higher to hire
Updated: December 13, 2021Maine's minimum wage has been increasing, and Maine employers are increasing their own minimums. But attracting and retaining workers remains tough in the tight labor market.
Updated: December 13, 2021
Maine is the 'state of the decade' for hospital quality, watchdog group says
December 8, 2021The state has consistently scored near the top in national evaluations of hospital quality and safety, conducted by the Leapfrog Group. Now the group is singling out Maine for its high marks.
December 8, 2021
Construction of $1.5M Maine Med pediatric facility due to begin next month
December 3, 2021A Portland foundation is donating $2.25 million to build the center, establish a medical director chair for the children’s cancer program and enhance support services. The center will expand capacity and healing amenities.
December 3, 2021
Bangor-based Rx delivery service acquired by New Jersey company
December 2, 2021Mission Critical Delivery Solutions was acquired by SDS Rx for an undisclosed price. Both businesses specialize in transporting medications and other medical goods to patients.
December 2, 2021Northern Light Health gives uninsured patients a price break
December 1, 2021Northern Light Health has begun offering a discount to uninsured patients, aligning their bills with what insurers typically have to pay.
December 1, 2021
Waterville physician suspended from practice over COVID-19 misinformation
November 30, 2021The Maine Board of Osteopathic Licensure suspended the medical license of Dr. Paul Gosselin until Dec. 18, pending further board action at an adjudicatory hearing.
November 30, 2021
Northern Light Health receives $250K gift for cancer research
November 30, 2021The gift from Jim and Cathy Gero will fund research into the genomics of cancer, and the couple have also created an endowment to support advancements in cancer care.
November 30, 2021
Maine Med plans to make its big expansion even bigger, nearing $600M in costs
November 24, 2021Proposed modifications for the hospital's Malone Family Tower will add beds, a sterilization department and $52 million in costs to the multiyear expansion project.
November 24, 2021$130M in new federal pandemic relief will go to 314 Maine health care providers
Updated: November 24, 2021The additional funding comes as half of Maine hospitals have operated at a loss, and nursing homes have been shuttering because of the pandemic's toll.
Updated: November 24, 2021
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