Rose Lundy, The Maine Monitor, Author at Bangor Daily News

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As residential care homes expand in Maine, seniors don’t always get the care they need

by Rose Lundy, The Maine Monitor May 22, 2023May 22, 2023

The disappearance of nursing home beds is sending thousands to “nonmedical” residences that aren’t equipped to handle more intensive health needs.

Maine Behavioral Healthcare has tracked more suicide deaths during COVID-19 than in the previous five years.

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Maine continues to address health challenges spurred by COVID

by Rose Lundy, The Maine Monitor January 2, 2023January 2, 2023

Janet Mills and Paul LePage have different philosophies on public health. Now, health agencies are about to stress local control of funds.

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A scorecard shows Maine faces many health challenges besides COVID

by Rose Lundy, The Maine Monitor October 31, 2022October 31, 2022

Maine to walk away from multi-million dollar Juul settlement

by Rose Lundy, The Maine Monitor September 23, 2022September 23, 2022

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More than 40 percent of Maine high schoolers report mental health problems, new survey says

by Rose Lundy, The Maine Monitor September 22, 2022September 22, 2022

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Program helps Mainers leave nursing homes and regain independence

by Rose Lundy, The Maine Monitor September 12, 2022September 12, 2022

Suicide attempts are on the rise in Maine even as people wait for promised help.

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As wait for mental help increases, suicide attempts continue rising in Maine

by Rose Lundy, The Maine Monitor August 8, 2022August 12, 2022