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MaineHealth is considering closing a unit of Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, threatening local services in Lincoln County.

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MaineHealth is considering closing a unit of Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, threatening local services in Lincoln County.

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MaineHealthLincoln HospitalDamariscotta

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  1. A Senator supported the expansion project for Lincoln Hospital, which is located in Damariscotta.Sub-event
  2. Hospital services are being relocated to Damariscotta, providing a new base for care.Sub-event
  3. MaineHealth board voted to close a birthing unit, while a physician continues to provide care in Downeast Maine.Sub-event
  4. MaineHealth and Lincoln Hospital are facing a lawsuit over the closure of a birthing center.Sub-event
  5. Proposal to close the birthing center at Lincoln Hospital's Miles Campus.1 source
  6. The CEO of MaineHealth is seeking input from the board chair regarding how to explore all avenues to preserve the birthing center services in Damariscotta.Sub-event
  7. MaineHealth is making operational decisions regarding Lincoln Hospital under community pressure.1 source
  8. A rally was held in Damariscotta urging MaineHealth to keep its local services open.Sub-event
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  1. Mills asked MaineHealth to delay the decision regarding the hospital unit closure for two years.1 source
  2. A coalition responded to the board's vote regarding the unit closure at MaineHealth.Sub-event
  3. MaineHealth plans to close a Lincoln Hospital unit in Damariscotta, prompting calls for a moratorium.1 source

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