Meg Haskell, Bangor Daily News

Meg Haskell

Bangor Daily News

Maine, United States

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National resurgence of syphilis hitting Maine — Health — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

According to recent data from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 84 cases of syphilis were reported in the state in 2017, up from 48 cases in 2016 and an average of 20 cases in each of the previous five years.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More

EMMC waited a month to alert patients of possible data breach — Bangor — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

The hospital has asked the FBI to help investigate the disappearance of the external hard drive, a 2-by-4 inch box that was connected to a desktop computer at the hospital’s State Street facility.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More

How the Aetna-CVS merger could affect health care in rural Maine — Health — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

One rural health care consultant says the emergence of retail clinics reflects a failure of the traditional health system to meet consumer needs, especially in less populated areas.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More

Flu season escalates in Maine, as deaths rise and outbreaks reach schools — Health — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

Hardest hit are Maine nursing homes, with a total of 52 facilities reporting outbreaks this season.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More

Suit aims to protect Maine medical pot patients, growers from new regulations — Health — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

The lawsuit claims new medical marijuana rules will violate the Constitution and patient privacy laws.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More

National shortage of IV bags has Maine hospitals on edge — Health — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

Almost four months after Hurricane Maria devastated the U.S. island territory of Puerto Rico, its impact is still being felt in hospitals across the country.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More

Two dozen Maine nursing homes report flu outbreaks, severe season predicted — Health — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

As of the end of 2017, flu had been found in each of Maine’s 16 counties and in 24 long-term care facilities.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More

Mainers struggling during deep-freeze reach out for help — Health — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

Organizations across the state are helping Maine's most vulnerable residents find ways to stay warm.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More

Protesters voice anger over tax bill outside Susan Collins’ Bangor home — Bangor — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

“It’s class warfare, pitting the rich against the poor.”. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More

Storm will bring snow to all areas of Maine — Weather — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

“It’s going to be the first measurable snow of the winter.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More

Why so many Mainers are paying the ACA penalty for lacking health insurance — Health — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

Maine has one of the highest rates of health insurance in the nation, with only about 7 percent of the population lacking coverage. But at the same time, many Mainers have paid the federal tax penalty, established under the “individual mandate” provision of the Affordable Care Act, for…. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More

How a Maine seafood company teamed up with a local doctor to keep its workers healthy — Health — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

“We’ve provided health insurance since day one. I’m a strong believer in people having health insurance.”. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More

Maine doctors on notice after complaints of sexual misconduct — Health — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

“It doesn’t matter if the patient initiates it. The doctor knows it’s wrong.”. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More

‘What, no gravy?’ How to honor food limitations for a healthy Thanksgiving feast — Health — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

“Being assertive and saying, ‘No, thank you’ with a smile can be hard to do. It’s not a bad idea to practice in front of the mirror.”. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More

EMHS joins high-profile lawsuit to protect Medicare revenues — Health — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

The change, due to take effect Jan. 1, will decrease the reimbursement rate, taking an estimated $1.6 billion bite out of hospital revenues nationwide.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More

Why delivering babies is draining Maine’s small hospitals — Health — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

“It’s really a canary in the coal mine, with respect to rural hospitals being able to support specialty services generally.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More

How to avoid spoiled food during a power outage — Health — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

Leave the refrigerator door shut as much as possible.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More

Maine patient harmed by Togus podiatrist hopes revelations benefit younger vets — Health — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

“The more attention to this situation, the better chance we have a positive outcome for younger vets.”. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More

“It’s my turn now”: Baby boomers turn to orthodontics for beauty and health — Next — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

According to orthodontist Michal Kleinlerer, who practices in Waterville and Augusta, the number of patients nationwide who are 18 and over has increased by nearly 70 percent since 1989.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More

After Harvey and Irma, flood insurance urged for more Maine homeowners

For many Mainers, standard homeowner’s coverage will not pay for damage caused by flooding, regardless of the source or the severity. → Read More