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Jeff Brickman, CEO of Central Maine Healthcare, says its prognosis is improving
Updated: September 16, 2019Since becoming president and CEO of Central Maine Healthcare three years ago, Jeff Brickman has overseen a turnaround at the health system. He discusses the changes and the challenges ahead.
Updated: September 16, 2019
Speaking the same language: MaineHealth teams up with Portland immigrant center
Updated: September 16, 2019Seventeen MaineHealth employees recently participated in an English-language learning program at the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center. The health care system says the program is "workforce development at its core."
Updated: September 16, 2019
Prescription for Maine’s health: It’s all about access
Updated: September 16, 2019Before some of the biggest issues affecting health in Maine can be attacked, care providers have to figure out how residents in rural and even urban areas can be connected with services. Some providers are finding innovative ways to do just that.
Updated: September 16, 2019
Robots at the bedside: Hospitals are using more of them, but how far will the trend go?
Updated: September 16, 2019More and more hospitals throughout Maine are using surgical robots. Surgeons liken the technology to video games because it involves manipulating instruments from a control console. But the potential of this approach to healing isn't kid stuff.
Updated: September 16, 2019Health care’s next frontiers are knocking at the door
Updated: September 16, 2019Health care continues to change in Maine and our writers share several topics that are front of mind today.
Updated: September 16, 2019
MaineHealth cancer network awarded $5.1M for clinical trials
Updated: September 5, 2019MaineHealth said Wednesday it has been awarded a $5.1 million federal grant to fund clinical trials for cancer patients, the largest clinical research grant ever made in the state by the National Cancer Institute.
Updated: September 5, 2019Mills proposes Maine-run marketplace for 'Obamacare' coverage
August 30, 2019Gov. Janet Mills is proposing the state take over management of the government marketplace consumers and small businesses use to shop for private health insurance.
August 30, 2019
Northern Light Health to sell long-term care pharmacy business
August 29, 2019Bangor-based Northern Light Health is selling a portion of its pharmacy business serving nearly 70 long-term care facilities throughout Maine.
August 29, 2019-
MaineHealth awarded $388K in United Way grants
August 29, 2019MaineHealth organizations have been awarded $388,241 in funding from United Way of Greater Portland to support projects that align with the nonprofit's Thrive2027 campaign.
August 29, 2019 
Goodwill NeuroRehab clinic to open in Scarborough
August 28, 2019Goodwill will hold a Sept. 12 ribbon-cutting and open house at its brain injury clinic’s new location at 8 Science Park Road in Scarborough. The NeuroRehab facility moved from East Bayside in Portland.
August 28, 2019Presque Isle hospital ends local ambulance service after losing contracts
August 26, 2019Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital, in Presque Isle, is ending its it local ambulance service after several Aroostook County towns changed their contracted emergency transport providers.
August 26, 2019
Mainers hit hard by rising prescription drug prices, AARP data show
Updated: August 22, 2019New data and infographics from AARP Maine demonstrate vividly how the state's residents have been affected by rising prescription drug costs.
Updated: August 22, 2019
Covetrus will provide on-the-job training for UNE pharmacy students
August 21, 2019Portland-based animal-health company Covetrus is launching a partnership with the University of New England to help train UNE pharmacy students.
August 21, 2019
Anthem, MaineHealth team to offer Medicare plans
August 20, 2019Maine’s largest health insurer and the largest health care system in the state are forming a joint venture to provide health coverage for seniors in 2020.
August 20, 2019
Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts Health Plan to merge
August 15, 2019Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan announced Wednesday they plan to merge, creating one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health insurers.
August 15, 2019Maine Med gets $1.3M NIH grant for obesity research
August 15, 2019Maine Medical Center has received $1.3 million from the National Institutes of Health to study a potential genetic cause of obesity.
August 15, 2019
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