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Health & Wellness

2013

Opiate misuse leads to tools for prevention

Imagine a man or woman who has worked in the logging or fisheries industry for years. They have injured themselves or developed chronic work-related pain from repeated hard physical work.

2012

DHHS to schedule hearing on closure of Atlantic Rehab

The residents of Calais and the greater Washington County area will be able to voice their concerns over the possible closure of Atlantic Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Calais.

2012

Consortium begins dialogue to tackle prescription abuse

Calling the misuse of prescription pain medication "an epidemic across the country," Maine Medical Association Executive Vice President Gordon Smith introduced a roster of speakers prepared to address the problem.

2009

Bill aims to address health disparities in tribe and county

Significantly lower than average life expectancy for Passamaquoddy tribal members and high cancer death and poor health rates for Washington County residents have prompted the introduction of legislation to address those issues.