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A scorecard on Maine’s health indicators shows many …

(1 days ago) WEBUpdated: 5:27 PM EDT November 1, 2022. MAINE, USA — Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, other public health challenges raged on. Substance use in Maine surged and obesity rates continued to tick …

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/health/a-scorecard-on-maines-health-indicators-shows-many-challenges-besides-covid-janet-mills-paul-lepage/97-75694101-ebf9-4132-9bb7-7da4da983419

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State Health Improvement Plan: Maine CDC - DHHS

(8 days ago) WEBThis plan reflects the public health priorities of the Maine DHHS, with significant input from our public health partners. The final content was approved by the State Coordinating …

https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/ship/

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Here's how Maine is trying to tackle health disparities

(7 days ago) WEBMaine's new Office of Population Health Equity is led by Ian Yaffe, who spent years working on behalf of farm laborers and migrants who support Maine's agricultural …

https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2021-10-01/heres-how-maine-is-trying-to-tackle-health-disparities-highlighted-by-the-covid-19-pandemic

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Amid a staffing shortage, MaineHealth now has more …

(8 days ago) WEBThe state's largest health system says it's facing unprecedented capacity issues amid soaring demand for care and a shortage of workers. During a virtual press …

https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2021-10-26/amid-a-staffing-shortage-mainehealth-now-has-more-covid-patients-than-at-any-point-during-the-pandemic

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COVID cases and hospitalizations are on the rise in Maine

(3 days ago) WEBPublished November 20, 2023 at 5:03 PM EST. Hospitalizations from COVID-19 are on the rise in Maine, says state CDC director Dr. Puthiery Va. Va says there have been 65 …

https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2023-11-20/covid-cases-and-hospitalizations-are-on-the-rise-in-maine

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Another record high number of COVID-19 patients are

(7 days ago) WEBThe Maine CDC reported 259 new coronavirus cases and 4 deaths on Monday. Hospitalizations remain high, with 323 people hospitalized with COVID-19 as of …

https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2021-11-30/maine-reports-914-new-covid-19-cases-and-17-deaths-on-tuesday

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A scorecard shows Maine faces many health challenges …

(2 days ago) WEBIn sum, many indicators of health in Maine worsened during Gov. Janet Mills’ term, but came as she and leaders across the world dealt with the worst public health crisis in a century — a

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/10/31/news/maine-health-challenges/

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A growing problem in public health is getting people to

(5 days ago) WEBPeople are beyond weary of the pandemic, and many are tuning out public health messages. This even as the omicron variant wreaks havoc on hospitals and kills …

https://www.mainepublic.org/npr-news/2022-01-10/a-growing-problem-in-public-health-is-getting-people-to-heed-advice

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Maine education and health officials issue new COVID

(9 days ago) WEBMaine education and health officials issue new COVID guidance for schools. Social studies teacher Logan Landry looks over the shoulder of seventh grader …

https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2021-12-30/maine-education-and-health-officials-issue-new-covid-guidance-for-schools

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Maine Public Health Association

(4 days ago) WEBThe Maine Public Health Association is the state’s oldest, largest, and most diverse association for public health professionals. We represent more than 700 individual …

https://www.mainepublichealth.org/

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Maine Public Health Association

(9 days ago) WEBThe Maine Public Health Association is the state’s oldest, largest, and most diverse association for public health professionals. We represent more than 700 individual …

https://www.mainepublichealth.org/covid

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FRANKLIN COUNTY Maine Shared Community Health Needs …

(6 days ago) WEB19 survivors worldwide continue to have COVID-related health problems six months after recovery from acute COVID-19 infection (Groff, et al., 2021). New evidence shows …

https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/phdata/MaineCHNA/documents/county-reports/2022/Franklin%20County%20MSCHNA%20Report%202022.pdf

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Division of Public Health Systems MeCDC Maine DHHS

(5 days ago) WEBAssociation of State and Territorial Health Officials; State Public Health System Assessment (SPHSA) Report. State Public Health System Assessment (SPHSA) …

https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/public-health-systems/

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Maine’s Public Health System

(1 days ago) WEBMaine’s Public Health System Borestone Mountain, Elliotsville, ME (Credit: Downeast Magazine, September 2016 Issue, Photographed by Ben Williamson) State Public …

https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/public-health-systems/scc/documents/ME%20SPHSA%20Report%20Approved_sep2023.pdf

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Maine Policy Review

(3 days ago) WEBLearn about the top 10 health issues faced by Maine people, based on data and analysis from the Maine Policy Review.

https://mcspolicycenter.umaine.edu/mpr/2019/06/24/top-10-health-issues-faced-by-maine-people/

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Public Health Policy Maine Medical Association

(1 days ago) WEBPublic Health Policy. The MMA recognizes the interrelated nature of medicine, public health and individual health. The MMA works to preserve Maine’s position as a leader …

https://www.mainemed.com/advocacy-policy/public-health-policy

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Maine saw one of the nation’s biggest drops in fatal overdoses

(5 days ago) WEBBetween January and December 2023, Maine saw 605 confirmed and suspected fatal drug overdoses, compared with 2022’s record 723 deaths, a nearly 16 …

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/05/15/state/state-health/maine-fatal-overdoses-decline-cdc-analysis/

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Governor Mills Announces 16 Percent Decline in Fatal Drug …

(8 days ago) WEBPreliminary U.S. CDC analysis finds fatal overdoses decreased nationally by 3 percent in 2023; Maine, Kansas, Nebraska, and Indiana only states with annual …

http://coronavirus.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/governor-mills-announces-16-percent-decline-fatal-drug-overdoses-maine-2023-among-nations

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Addressing Maine's Deadly Overdose Epidemic with a Public …

(5 days ago) WEBWe know what Maine needs: a comprehensive response to the deadly overdose crisis that treats it as the public health issue it is. The government only has so many resources …

https://www.aclumaine.org/en/ld1975

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Maine lawmakers examine dispute between MaineHealth and …

(8 days ago) WEBOn Thursday, lawmakers on the legislature's Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee took up the dispute between MaineHealth and …

https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2022-04-28/maine-lawmakers-examine-dispute-between-mainehealth-and-anthem

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Opinion: Another medical school is not the solution to Maine’s …

(9 days ago) WEBAs Maine’s largest educator of health care professionals, the University of New England takes these issues seriously. ABOUT THE AUTHOR James D. Herbert is …

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/05/10/opinion-another-medical-school-is-not-the-solution-to-maines-problems/

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Issues Office of Governor Janet T. Mills - Maine

(3 days ago) WEBIssues. Improving Health Care for Maine People and Small Businesses: Governor Mills understands that having access to high-quality affordable health care can not only keep …

https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/issues

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Maine Public Health Data Reports - Substance Abuse

(3 days ago) WEBData & Research, Office of Substance Abuse, Maine DHHS One of the basic operating premises of the Office of Substance Abuse is that its work be guided by objective data. …

https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/phdata/substance-abuse/uw-statistics.htm

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Public Health Portland, ME - Official Website

(7 days ago) WEBThe Portland Public Health Division improves the health of all people in the community by working together to prevent disease, promote health, and protect residents from …

https://www.portlandmaine.gov/350/Public-Health

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Supporters of rape kit reforms are deeply disappointed that Mills

(9 days ago) WEBEight Investigates: Gov. Mills rejects rape kit tracking bill, keeping Maine ranking last in the nation when it comes to reforms. Advocates say a serious public …

https://www.wmtw.com/article/gov-mills-rejects-rape-kit-tracking-bill-keeping-maine-ranking-last-in-the-nation/60805494

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Maine lawmakers adjourn the legislative session, fail to - Maine …

(7 days ago) WEBMaine Public State House correspondent Kevin Miller talked with All Things Considered host Robbie Feinberg about the rather tumultuous final days of the …

https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2024-05-13/maine-lawmakers-adjourn-the-legislative-session-fail-to-overturn-6-vetoed-bills

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