Maine News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Jan 3, 2025 - Announces a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funded project to establish new rural obstetric training graduate medical education opportunities in Maine. The goal of the program is to increase access to specialty care for pregnant patients in rural communities.
Source: Daily Bulldog
Dec 12, 2024 - Highlights the occupational exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for firefighters, efforts to adapt best practices and policies to reduce exposures, the associated costs with those efforts, and changing firefighter culture to account for health and safety. Profiles one rural Maine fire department, describing challenges for adapting with fewer resources and the impact on workforce.
Source: Maine Morning Star
Last Updated: 1/3/2025