September 16, 2019 EditionEdition

🔒Robots at the bedside: Hospitals are using more of them, but how far will the trend go?

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.

🔒Prescription for Maine’s health: It’s all about access

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.

🔒Speaking the same language: MaineHealth teams up with Portland immigrant center

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."

🔒Public money for coworking spaces is freed up

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.
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🔒How to manage your time effectively

An expert contributing consultant has recommendations for getting the most out of that precious business resource, time.

🔒Health care’s next frontiers are knocking at the door

Health care continues to change in Maine and our writers share several topics that are front of...

🔒Jeff Brickman, CEO of Central Maine Healthcare, says its prognosis is improving

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.

🔒Newsworthy people and performances for Sept. 16, 2019

New hires CourseStorm, a software company in Orono, hired Becky Willough and Lukas Forbush as customer success team...
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