More and more hospitals throughout Maine are using surgical robots. Surgeons liken the technology to video games because it involves manipulating instruments from a control console. But the potential of this approach to healing isn't kid stuff.
Before some of the biggest issues affecting health in Maine can be attacked, care providers have to figure out how residents in rural and even urban areas can be connected with services. Some providers are finding innovative ways to do just that.
Seventeen MaineHealth employees recently participated in an English-language learning program at the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center. The health care system says the program is "workforce development at its core."
Grants of up to $20,000 will be available for development or creation of coworking space, after the long-dormant Maine Coworking Development fund was restored this year.
Since becoming president and CEO of Central Maine Healthcare three years ago, Jeff Brickman has overseen a turnaround at the health system. He discusses the changes and the challenges ahead.