The cutbacks would hobble life sciences research, experts say.
Joe Lawlor
Staff Writer
Joe Lawlor writes about health and human services for the Press Herald. A 24-year newspaper veteran, Lawlor has worked in Ohio, Michigan and Virginia before relocating to Maine in 2013 to join the Press Herald. He is still considered “from away” but since then, he has learned what a “dooryard” is, eaten “whoopie pies” drank Moxie and boiled some “lobstahs.” The stories he enjoys most are when he learns something and meeting inspiring people.
He lives in South Portland - aka “SoPo” - with his wife, Melanie, and two school-age children.
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Sen. Collins introduces bill to support maternal health at rural hospitals
Seven Maine hospitals have closed their birthing centers in the past decade, and 2 more will do so this year.
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Posted inAnimals, Health, Local & State
More avian flu found in wild birds in Maine as state urges precautions
Unlike in some other states, there have not yet been any confirmed cases of avian influenza in humans in Maine.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Politics
Maine public health experts worry about federal data removed from websites
Some public health data related to AIDS, substance use and avian flu went missing from federal websites, although some was later restored.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Nation & World, Politics
Maine attorney general dismisses Trump effort to restrict gender-affirming care
Aaron Frey and 14 other state attorneys general said the president’s executive order is ‘is wrong on the science and the law.’
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Maine nonprofit’s humanitarian work in Africa jeopardized by Trump’s dismantling of USAID
Hallowell-based MCD Global Health said the White House’s effort to eliminate USAID has halted its work to combat malaria in Mozambique, Uganda and Niger.
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Maine members of Congress pushing to eliminate trade penalty on PFAS-free outerwear
Because of a loophole, water-resistant clothing made with harmful ‘forever chemicals’ qualifies for a lower import tax. New legislation seeks to change that.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Sanford girl gets new lungs as organ donations, transplants increase in Maine
Successful transplants have increased in Maine and across the nation over the past five years as awareness grows and the science improves.
Posted inHealth
Maine health groups push for law to protect access to discount drug program
Supporters say the bill is intended to help community health clinics access discounted drugs, but the pharmaceutical industry accuses hospitals of exploiting the program to increase profits.
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Reported flu cases in Maine double over 2 weeks
Meanwhile, COVID-19 is showing up at ‘very high’ levels in wastewater tests, even as COVID hospitalizations remain flat.