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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
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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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Breast Cancer:
Information about Breast Cancer and Mammograms
- About Breast CancerA resource for current information about breast cancer from Susan G. Komen For the Cure. Check here for information, online discussion boards, and other sources of support.
- Breastcancer.orgBreastcancer.org is a 'nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer.' There is information on lowering your risk, treatment, symptoms, recovery, community support, and research news.
- MayoClinic: Breast CancerThis is a breast cancer page reviewed by physicians, scientists, writers and educators from the Mayo Clinic. This website contains a wide variety of information about breast cancer.
- MedlinePlus: Breast CancerThis is a resource containing information about breast cancer and links to resources checked by the National Library of Medicine, including important resources from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the federal government's authority on breast cancer.
- MedlinePlus: MammographyInformation about mammography and links to resources, all checked by the National Library of Medicine.
- National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection ProgramThis program 'provides access to critical breast and cervical cancer screening services for underserved women in the United States.' Visit the Maine Breast and Cervical Health Program to find out if you qualify for assistance.