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Marina Schauffler

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Amid PFAS Fallout, a Maine Doctor Navigates Medical Risks With Her Patients

By Marina Schauffler July 22, 2025 KFF Health News Original

A doctor doing environmental health research in rural Maine is working to establish the best practices to treat patients exposed to “forever chemicals,” potentially leading the way for practitioners across the nation.

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