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To Your Health: Frequent Heartburn Should Be Taken Seriously

Posted on October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 by Melissa Waterman in Health and Safety

It was a heavy lunch: cheeseburger, onion rings, a dash of hot sauce on both, followed by a slab of Aunt Betty’s deep dish apple pie. After the meal you squeeze behind the steering wheel … Continue reading →

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Stonington Nonprofit Receives Grant for Safety Training and Injury Prevention

Posted on October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 by Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries Staff in Health and Safety

The Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries (MCCF) in Stonington will receive a total of $469,658 over a three-year period through the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Research Cooperative … Continue reading →

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To Your Health: Simple Techniques to Treat Arthritis

Posted on October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 by Brie Weisman, OTR/L with Maine AgrAbility in Health and Safety

It’s early morning. A cold, damp feel is in the air. You’re dressed for the elements, but a day of work awaits, maybe you’re hauling lobster traps, oyster bags, or line catching tuna. You already … Continue reading →

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To Your Health: Understanding the Roadblocks to Healthcare Downeast

Posted on September 6, 2023September 7, 2023 by Melissa Waterman in Health and Safety

First published in Landings, September 2023 “A lot of it was due to the injuries… and the doctors prescribing the pain medications, and I got addicted to it. And it took off from there. It’s … Continue reading →

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To Your Health: Blood Poisoning a Deadly Danger When Fishing

Posted on August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 by Melissa Waterman in Health and Safety

Ouch! You’re baiting a bag and a rockfish spine stabs your palm. Or you are throwing a few crabs back and one of them latches on and won’t let go. It hurts, you swear, and … Continue reading →

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To Your Health: Know How to Call for Help at Sea

Posted on July 7, 2023September 7, 2023 by Melissa Waterman in Health and Safety

First published in Landings, July 2023 As we have written about in past issues of Landings, knowing what to do when disaster strikes aboard a vessel must be hardwired into not only the captain but … Continue reading →

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To Your Health: Tick bites pack a powerful punch

Posted on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 by Melissa Waterman in Health and Safety

Powassan. Babesiosis. Anaplasmosis. The names sound like some horrible alien species planning to attack Earth. In fact, each is a horrible illness that attacks human beings through the bite of the deer tick.Guess what? Maine … Continue reading →

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TO YOUR HEALTH: Stay Vigilant About Carbon Monoxide

Posted on May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 by Melissa Waterman in Health and Safety

It’s colorless and practically odorless. It quickly causes headaches, dizziness, and confusion. Ultimately, it will take your life. Carbon monoxide is no joke. Carla Guenther is chief scientist at the Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries … Continue reading →

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Safety Training Critical When Things Go Wrong At Sea

Posted on May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 by Melissa Waterman in Health and Safety

Any morning a fisherman goes out to fish, he or she expects to come home again at the end of the day. But there are so many things that can go wrong on the ocean … Continue reading →

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To Your Health: Use caution when handling dry trap rope

Posted on April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 by Ann Backus, MS in Health and Safety

It’s April. Is your boat in the water? Are your traps repaired? Are your ropes ready to fish? At what price to your health was all this work? Did you experience respiratory symptoms during the … Continue reading →

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