2021
Cancer conference addresses living well during a pandemic
Maintaining health and wellness during a pandemic is a struggle for virtually everyone, but those with chronic health conditions are particularly challenged.
Health & Wellness
2017
Fewer births lead to decision to close CRH obstetrics unit
Calais Regional Hospital (CRH) will be closing its obstetrics department (OB) by the end of this year, which will leave only one hospital in Washington County equipped to deliver babies.
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.