CONWAY — MaineHealth Emergency Medical Services is launching an interfacility transport service in collaboration with MaineHealth Memorial Hospital.
The transportation service, MaineHealth officials say, strengthens patient access to specialized care and ensures seamless transitions between hospitals and care facilities.
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