The US total was estimated at 107,622 overdose deaths, an increase of 14.9 percent.
Health
Browntail moths returning, but scientists are working to limit their spread
Although there are reasons for optimism, Mainers should be prepared to deal with the pesky insect again this summer.
Legislators address Maine’s housing shortage, but advocates say so much more needs to be done
The situation has created myriad health problems, with homeless Mainers up to 19 times more likely to spend time in a hospital.
Tribal communities seek state funds to hire their own public health nurses
As the Maine CDC struggles to fill nursing positions, Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness has had no nurses assigned to its district.
Public health nurses far understaffed as hiring drive stalls, needs remain high
The nurses who serve Maine’s poorest families saw their ranks dwindle under former Gov. Paul LePage. They haven’t rebounded much under Gov. Janet Mills.
Maine man and his family safe after fleeing eastern Ukraine
Now living in Croatia, Brian Milakovsky, his wife and young daughter yearn to return to Ukraine — if that will even be possible.
As COVID-19 surged, so did the number of nursing students preparing to enter the fight
The statewide workforce shortage for nurses has shrunk as a result of students eager to gain experience from helping to tackle the pandemic.
Cutting-edge, aerial drone technology could help combat browntail moths
Maine needs a visionary, collaborative approach to address challenges like this persistent infestation.
Nursing home and assisted living workers to gain representation
A new advisory council is tasked to obtain insight into a struggling, underappreciated — yet critical — workforce.
$20,000 signing bonus, anyone? Nursing homes still struggle with staff recruitment, retention
MaineCare reimbursement rate increases went into effect this month, but there will be a lag before facilities see the impact.
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