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News United States » Maine » Health: Maine partners with northeast states on vaccine, public health recommendations

News channel or source: https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/healthcare/2025/09/19/maine-partners-with-northeast-states-on-vaccine-and-health-guidance/86238342007/
Published on: Thursday 18 September 2025

Maine has joined a coalition of northeast states and New York City to develop evidence-based vaccine and public health recommendations in light of changing federal guidance, Gov. Janet Mills’ office ...

News United States » Maine » Health: Maine relaunches summer food programs for children amid rising food costs

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/maine-relaunches-summer-food-programs-for-children-amid-rising-food-costs/ar-AA24QSSh
Published on: Thursday 04 June 2026

SUN Bucks and SUN Meals will provide food assistance to about 85,000 children this summer, organizers say.

News United States » Maine » Health: Maine considering 'woefully overdue' changes to nursing home regulations

News channel or source: https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2026-05-27/maine-considering-woefully-overdue-changes-to-nursing-home-regulations
Published on: Wednesday 27 May 2026

Over the past decade, Maine has lost more than two dozen nursing homes for various reasons, including low reimbursement rates and staffing shortages. State officials want to reverse that trend.

News United States » Maine » Health: Universal healthcare for Maine could be closer than we think | Opinion

News channel or source: https://www.pressherald.com/2026/05/12/universal-healthcare-for-maine-could-be-closer-than-we-think-opinion/
Published on: Monday 11 May 2026

The Legislature passed a plan in 2021 that is contingent on federal action in order to take effect. It’s time to remove that condition. It is not widely known, but in 2021, the 130th Maine Legislature ...

News United States » Maine » Health: Maine joins public health partnership with 6 other states, New York City

News channel or source: https://www.wabi.tv/2025/09/19/maine-joins-public-health-partnership-with-6-other-states-new-york-city/
Published on: Friday 19 September 2025

AUGUSTA, Maine (WMTW) - Maine is one of seven states that have formed a regional public health partnership that also includes the largest city in the country. The Northeast Public Health Collaborative ...