public health Archives - Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel

https://stage.centralmaine.com/tag/public-health/page/17

Public health

Published
March 17, 2020

Our View: Action needed to slow virus’ rapid spread

Social distancing is the best way to protect public health, even if it's bad for the economy.
Published
March 15, 2020

The Maine Millennial: Hand-washing, social distancing are our ‘home front’ sacrifices

We will find out if we can pull together the way our forebears once did.
Published
March 15, 2020

Our View: Virus testing failure has consequences

Maine's economy and the nation's will take a beating because we didn't prepare for this outbreak.
Published
March 13, 2020

Commentary: Maine voters want children immunized – here’s how psychology can help make that happen

Establishing incentives, setting up reminders and removing financial and logistical barriers can motivate people to get their kids vaccinated.
Published
March 9, 2020

Maine bill would exempt online charter schools from vaccine requirements

Lawmakers took public testimony Monday on a bill that would exempt online charter schools from a new vaccine requirement that eliminates philosophical and religious exemptions.

advertisement

Published
March 4, 2020

Commentary: Maine has rare second chance to invest in healthy kids, productive workforce

Bipartisan L.D. 1961 would secure our share of the 1998 tobacco settlement for its original intent: reducing youth smoking and improving public health.
Published
March 3, 2020

Our View: Prepare for pandemic the same way as a snowstorm

Washing your hands and getting a flu shot are the coronavirus equivalent of stocking up on bread and water.
Published
February 26, 2020

Former top Maine CDC official on coronavirus: Don’t panic but do prepare

Maine is taking measures such as buying new testing equipment, and Dora Anne Mills says residents should prepare as well.
Published
February 16, 2020

Tens of thousands of Mainers may face exposure to excessive levels of arsenic

Lawmakers consider a bill to spur more testing of private wells and perhaps lower the allowable amount of arsenic in drinking water.
Published
February 4, 2020

Joseph’s Market in Waterville works to make improvements after hepatitis A scare

The Waterville market has been working with state officials to make improvements to the store since a food service worker with hepatitis A virus infection prepared food there while infectious.