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PublishedFebruary 3, 2022
Hospital teams need your help
The recent surge in COVID-19 cases has placed enormous stress on all of us, including the care teams at Pen Bay Medical Center, Waldo County General Hospital and hospitals across the state.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2022
National Guard troops to support health care staff at WCGH
Beginning Jan. 20 and running through Feb. 25, Guard members will serve in non-clinical support roles at 16 Maine hospitals, helping the hospitals maintain capacity by freeing up clinical staff to focus on patient care. Their assistance will also open additional beds at nursing facilities, in swing bed units, and at other “decompression sites” that accept patients discharged from hospitals.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2021
VIDEO: An update on the COVID-19 vaccinations, pandemic with Dr. Mark Eggena
Dr. Mark Eggena of Pen Bay Medical Center spoke to us today about the latest in the fight to keep locals healthy during the COVID 19 pandemic.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2021
68% of Mainers now fully vaccinated
Ninety-three percent of Mainers 65 and older are fully vaccinated. Across the state, 867 new COVID-19 cases reported with 2,500 positive tests awaiting review.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2021
Maine to begin administering booster shots to 65 and over
People 65 and over, those with underlying medical conditions, and frontline workers such as those in health care settings and teachers, will be eligible for the Pfizer booster vaccine in Maine.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2021
Maine CDC reports 587 COVID-19 cases, one death
The seven-day average of new cases continued its rise, reaching 485.6 on Saturday.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2021
Urging vaccination, health officials say ICU beds, staff in short supply across state
The recent surge in COVID-19 cases has put a strain on hospitals and staff, with many facilities nearing capacity, according to hospital officials from around Maine.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2021
Hostage negotiator, veteran UN peacekeeper, Girl Scout give advice on convincing anti-vaxxers
Treat them with respect, appeal to their ‘better angels,’ and bring the vaccines to them.
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PublishedAugust 19, 2021
Myths and facts about COVID-19 vaccination
Nothing in life is risk-free. But COVID-19 vaccination is one clear case where the benefits far, far outweigh the risks.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2021
Hesitant at first, they got vaccinated — and are glad they did
Hear from the recently vaccinated on why they waited, and what changed their mind.
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