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Simulators and other high-tech equipment used to train students in the health care professions are getting more sophisticated all the time. They provide near-real-world experiences for student training.
Innovation in health care is sparking startups and spin-offs out of the University of Maine.
The quality of health care that can be offered in Maine often comes down to two factors: the level of training the health professionals receive and the need for innovation and advancement of the technology used in diagnosing and treating maladies.
PRIME360, a performance and lifestyle-coaching gym, opened its new location at 41 Stevens Mill Road. It now has gyms in Portland and Auburn.
The new 9,800-square-foot, $7 million facility will expand programming to 40 weeks per year.
Partners in the local fitness court are committed to expanding free access to high-quality workouts and to creating fair access to exercise facilities.
Participating in the incoming class include two companies based in Maine and the rest from as far afield as Chile.
Coping strategies vary from scheduling time off to meditation.
Investment in buildout is expected to be about $2.5 million, including state-of-the-art patient care equipment and supplies, external renovation and internal systems.
Taro Health, set to debut this fall, has teamed with a network of independent direct primary care doctors and signed a letter of intent with MaineHealth regarding coverage for Portland-area residents.
Sharon Verreault was cited by Maxim Healthcare Services, a provider of home health care, companion care and behavioral services, for her work in the Portland office.
Workforce training and industry collaboration are part of the research to understand the neurobiology of chronic pain and discover therapies.
Maine vaulted eight places on the list, which is compiled each year by financial website WalletHub. The state received high ranks for its economy, safety, education and health.
The state's largest health care system and largest health care insurer seem to have patched up their differences, saying Wednesday afternoon that a four-month contract dispute has been settled.
The nonprofit’s first named, endowed fund will be used to buy specialized medical equipment for LifeFlight's airplane, helicopters and ground support vehicles.
The goal is to improve community health through research in regions that might otherwise not have access to it. The availability of clinical research has already benefitted Mainers in rural communities, said one of the study's investigators.