With the $350,000 award, Maine Dental Health Out-Reach will be able to expand a service that has served thousands of kids at schools from Richmond to Jay since 2003.
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Maine back at its lowest point – 20th – in ‘healthiest state’ rankings
The slide from 16th last year is blamed in part on fewer immunizations and more infant mortality.
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Economist admits comment on health law was ‘inexcusably arrogant’
Jonathan Gruber said it passed because of ‘the stupidity of the American voter.’
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New strategies may beat extra tests in detecting breast cancer
Ultrasound isn’t the way to get around the breast tissue density problem, research suggests.
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Insurance under Affordable Care Act to cost more in 2015
Premiums for the most popular type of plan will go up an average of 5 percent in 35 states where the federal government is running the health insurance exchanges.
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Inland, Sebasticook Valley hospitals recognized by Leapfrog Group
Waterville’s Inland Hospital has been named a top rural hospital by the group four times in the last five years.
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CDC: Circumcision benefits outweigh risks
These are the first federal guidelines on circumcision, a brief medical procedure that involves cutting away the foreskin around the tip of the penis.
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Maine companies unsure of Obamacare effect as some mandates approach
The Maine State Chamber of Commerce held a forum Tuesday in Augusta for businesses to learn about what to expect from the Affordable Care Act in 2015.
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Is there anything that aspirin can’t do? Well, maybe
A study shows aspirin may not prevent first heart attacks or first strokes.
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Riverview patient plans to sue state for $1 million
Arlene Edson was pepper sprayed while she was naked, alone in her room and not threatening employees, according to an investigation at the Augusta mental hospital.