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Abbott Labs will lay off more than 300 workers in southern Maine
July 8, 2021The maker of COVID-19 diagnostic tests, which ramped up its Maine presence last year in response to the pandemic, says declining demand for the tests has made the cuts necessary.
July 8, 2021
Penobscot Community Health Care to buy former MBNA complex in Belfast
July 8, 2021Bangor-based PCHC will move the Seaport Community Health Center to the five-building campus built by MBNA in 1997, doubling the size of the clinic and adding to services available, and will work with the community on how best to use the rest of the
July 8, 2021Bill to expand, improve child care access in Maine heads to governor's desk
July 7, 2021Despite some concerns Gov. Janet Mills may veto the bill, a statewide coalition of nearly 50 organizations welcomed passage of L.D. 712, "An Act To Support Children's Healthy Development and School Success," by state lawmakers.
July 7, 2021
Winslow woman gets inoculated, wins $897K in 'Vaccinationland Sweepstakes'
July 6, 2021The random drawing awarded the lucky winner $1 for each Mainer who received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by July 4. Other states are offering even bigger cash payouts for getting vaccinated.
July 6, 2021Covetrus plans to acquire California veterinary tech company
July 1, 2021The purchase of VCP is expected to close during the third quarter, and would add technology for pet wellness plans to Covetrus' veterinary platform. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
July 1, 2021
Northern Light Health proposes modernizing two rural hospitals at $35M cost
June 24, 2021Hospitals in Blue Hill and Greenville could see extensive renovations and new facilities, if the projects are approved by the state.
June 24, 2021
Maine connections helped propel major gift to Maine Med
Updated: June 18, 2021John Malone, who with his wife Leslie gave $25 million to Maine Medical Center, was "pitched" by Paul Coulombe, who has also been a major donor to Maine Med's expansion efforts.
Updated: June 18, 2021
$25M gift to Maine Medical Center, its largest donation ever, will fund ongoing expansion
June 16, 2021The final major piece of the Portland hospital's $534 million expansion, a six-story building now under construction on Congress Street, will be named in honor of the donors.
June 16, 2021
Federal bill would make sure rural EMTs, ambulance services are fully reimbursed
June 15, 2021Bills in both the U.S. Senate and House would extend until 2027 add-on payments that close the gap between what it costs to provide emergency ambulance service in rural areas and what Medicare pays for it.
June 15, 2021
Bangor psychiatric hospital plans expansion, upgrade as needs for mental health care soar
June 11, 2021Northern Light Acadia Hospital currently has 100 inpatient beds, but can't use many of them because of the way rooms are configured. With admissions spiking, the hospital hopes to build new private rooms and reconstruct existing ones.
June 11, 2021
UMaine School of Nursing receives $1.7M grant to help diversify Maine workforce
Updated: June 10, 2021The four-year award could increase education opportunities for students who are financially disadvantaged or from ethnic and racial minorities in Maine and, ultimately, help address the state’s shortage of nurses.
Updated: June 10, 2021
50-unit retirement community with medical offices proposed for Bar Harbor
Updated: June 10, 2021The proposal seeks to develop 19 acres of a 59-acre parcel on Bar Harbor’s outskirts. A central building and duplexes would feature traditional architecture, but the community is designed to follow the "aging well" trend with newer, in-demand
Updated: June 10, 2021
Maine Medical Partners opens $59M clinical center in Scarborough
Updated: June 10, 2021The 108,000-square-foot medical office building will house a variety of specialty practices from other Maine Medical locations in Portland, South Portland and Scarborough. The center is part of a growing medical campus.
Updated: June 10, 2021
Business coalition demands fix for Maine's essential support workforce crisis
Updated: June 4, 2021Scores of businesses and nonprofits are calling for increased wages for essential support workers, who can earn more doing almost anything else, advocates say. The workforce crunch means thousands of Mainers can’t find help they need with daily life
Updated: June 4, 2021
Tech boom: With global reach and mission-driven values, Maine tech makes an impact
Updated: May 30, 2021The state is attracting new types of technology companies, and putting a Maine spin on their products and services. Tech businesses are forming partnerships through the Roux Institute and advancing fields such as finance and animal health.
Updated: May 30, 2021
All hands on deck: For health care workers, it's all about coming together, learning
Updated: May 30, 2021Although the pandemic has created challenges and stress in an already demanding field, the crisis has led to many new professional opportunities that otherwise might not have been available.
Updated: May 30, 2021
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