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InteliHealth: Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s basics and tools and advice for taking action right away. MORE
Alzheimer’s Disease Information Page
From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Information about the disease and its treatments, including clinical trials. MORE
Health Topics
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Maine Bureau of Health
has responsibility for public health issues and concerns. MORE
Public Health Data from HealthWeb of Maine
Find reports on public health topics including birth and death statistics, as well as unintentional injury deaths MORE
Healthy Living
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Maine Physical Activity and Nutrition Program
A Healthy Maine Partnerships Program that works to help Mainers eat healthy and stay active. Learn more about their public awareness campaigns and other projects here. MORE
Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program (WIC)
Run by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), WIC is a nutrition program for thousands of Maine families. WIC provides support for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have had a baby in the last 6 months, as well as children up to age 5. At this website, you can find out about WIC, its benefits, and whether or not you qualify. MORE
News
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USM closing child-care centers
The University of Southern Maine will eliminate child-care centers on its Portland and Gorham campuses in six months to save $400,000 a year, college officials announced Wednesday. MORE
Islander’s death prompts emergency services review
Peaks Island residents are calling for more reliable emergency medical services on the island, after only one person responded to an emergency medical call during which the patient died. MORE
Health Careers
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Community Health Assessment and 211 Mapping Project Internship
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Health Promotion Internship: Worksite Wellness
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Policy & Advocacy
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AARP
Portland- This group advocates at a local and national level for individuals over the age of 50. MORE
American Lung Association of Maine
Augusta- This organization works to promote lung health and prevent lung disease in Maine. MORE
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Papers & Reports
Even in the so-called ‘information age,’ staying on top of the latest data and research can be a challenge. Here, you will find a collection of research papers, reports, white papers, and other publications related to health and healthcare in the state of Maine. Whether you are a policymaker, a grant writer, a community worker, a student, or just someone who wants to learn more about health issues in Maine, this page is a great place to get started.
Are we missing something? Are you involved with an organization that has publications that should be listed here? Please let us know. Maine organizations can also become members of this website, and post their papers and reports directly to this site – learn more about becoming a member.
Papers & Reports by Topic:
Children’s Health,
Dirigo Health,
Emergency Preparedness,
Health Access,
Health Insurance,
Health Policy,
Maine Hospitals,
Mental & Behavioral Health,
Public Health,
Quality & Safety,
Senior Health,
Women’s Health,
Other Health Topics
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Papers & Reports by Source:
Anthem,
Consumers for Affordable Health Care,
Dirigo Health Agency,
Franklin Community Health Network,
Governor’s Office of Health Policy and Finance,
Maine AHEC,
Maine CDC,
Maine Children’s Alliance,
Maine Development Foundation,
Maine Equal Justice Partners,
Maine Health Access Foundation,
Maine Health Care Association,
Maine Hospital Association,
Maine Medical Association,
Maine Policy Review,
Maine Women’s Health Campaign,
Muskie School of Public Service
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The Latest Papers & Reports
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- Changing Physician Practice Arrangements in Maine: Trends and Implications (Research & Policy Brief)Robert Keith, Jennifer Lenardson, Catherine McGuire, Shaun Alreds, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public, 6/1/08
- Squeezed: How Costs for Insuring Families are Outpacing IncomeRobert Wood Johnson, 4/29/08
- Active Living for Rural YouthAnush Yousefian, Erika Ziller, Jonathan Swartz, David Hartley, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research Center, 4/1/08