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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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End-of-Life Issues
Each year, over 12,000 Mainers die, leaving behind those they love (Maine CDC). What steps should you take as you near the end-of-life? How can you deal with the loss of a loved one? Here you will find information about options for end-of-life care, grief, and other issues that relate to death and dying.
Looking for information about living wills? Find out more about living wills and advanced directives, and download a legal living will form on the Living Wills page of the Maine Health Forum.