Health

Senator Roger Katz, along with 9 co-sponsors, are introducing a Death-With-Dignity Act in Maine.  The bill number is LD 1270 (SP 452) and is titled "An Act Regarding Patient Directed Care At The End Of Life".  This potentially would allow terminally ill residents the free…

A 56 year old man in Florida is suing the hospital that amputated his leg. The reason for the lawsuit is something you never have to sue over.

The United Nations and Save the Children released a list of the best and worst places in the world to be a Mother. It’s the 16th annual Mother’s Index, which rates 179 countries on five indicators.

Reusable bags have become quite the discussion lately.  Since Portland decided to charge 5 cents for plastic bags, there has been quite the debate on whether or not this is OK.  Everybody has an opinion and for me, I absolutely agree with this.  Plastic bags are not necessary.  B…

In partnership with parents of a former patient, The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital (BBCH) at Maine Medical Center has designed a specialty license plate, which has been approved by the Secretary of State.

Looking for something to do this weekend with the kiddos?  Take them to the Kennebec Valley YMCA for Healthy Kids Day this Saturday from 9am-noon.  This is a FREE event and space is limited so be sure to register today!  You can do it online at kvymca.org or call them at 622-9622.

Known as a "Butterfly Child", Jonathan Pitre suffers from Epidermolysis Bullosa.  EB is one of the most painful conditions known to modern medicine.  The skin is so thin and fragile, like that of a butterfly.  But, Jonathan's courage and determination really mak…

Carter Gentle, a 7-year-old boy from Farmington, has a Congenital Heart Defect.  As a result, he has undergone 5 surgeries in his short little life.  Most recently, he had to have emergency surgery to repair his pacemaker he's had since he was a newborn.  When it was time to remo…

Chocolate chip pancakes... Chocolate covered nuts... Chocolate shakes... Oh my!  These are just some of the things I get to eat with Mend-A-Body Solutions.... BEST... LIFESTYLE CHANGE.... EVER!!! And it was founded and developed right here in MAINE!  Support Mainers!

The 2014 Health Index Report was released this week and there is some good news and bad news for Mainers.