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Health● Low52m ago · Nov 8, 2026, 11:00 AM

In Maine, a new approach to practicing medicine in the sky

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NPR News · North America

Air medical service comes with high risks, high costs, and staffing struggles. To reduce turnover and serve rural patients, LifeFlight of Maine is putting the needs of healthcare workers first.

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