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Smoke-Free Housing Coalition of Maine Webinar Series (3/3/2010)
The series takes the audience from the foundations of smoke-free policy adoption, financial and health benefits of going smoke-free, legality and further justification of policy implementation, to drafting policy language and enforcing an existing policy.
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New Resource for Expectant/New Mothers Now Available (2/19/2010)
Text4baby is a free mobile information service designed to promote maternal and child health.
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New County Health Rankings Give First County-by-County Snapshot of Health in Each State (2/17/2010)
University of Wisconsin/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation project ranks counties on how healthy people are and how long they live.
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Seasonal and H1N1 (Swine) Flu Vaccines Available For Everyone (2/9/2010)
The Public Health Division has seasonal and H1N1 (swine) flu vaccines available by appointment for everyone.
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British doctor rebuked over research linking vaccine and autism (2/3/2010)
Britain's medical regulator finds that Dr. Andrew Wakefield, who now practices in Texas, conducted his now-discredited research on the MMR shot in an unethical and irresponsible manner.
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Salmonella-Related Sausage Recall Expanded (2/1/2010)
Daniele Inc., the company whose sausage products have been linked to a widespread Salmonella outbreak, expanded its earlier product recall to include another 17,235 pounds of products that may be contaminated by black pepper. Stores that carry the affected products in Maine include BJ's Wholesale Club and Sam's Club.
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McNeil Consumer Healthcare Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Over-The-Counter Products (1/15/2010)
The company is initiating this recall following an investigation of consumer reports of an unusual moldy, musty, or mildew-like odor that, in a small number of cases, was associated with temporary and non-serious gastrointestinal events. These include nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, or diarrhea.
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2009 Cumberland County Municipal Health Assessments Now Available (1/14/2010)
New Cumberland County municipal health assessments now available.
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The Hidden Benefits of Exercise (1/5/2010)
Even Moderate Physical Activity Can Boost the Immune System and Protect Against Chronic Diseases
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Vaccine Refusal Raises Chickenpox Risk (1/5/2010)
Kids Are 9 Times More Likely to Get Chickenpox if They Don't Get Vaccinated.
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H1N1 Vaccine Now Recomended for ALL Mainers (12/15/2009)
Based on demand and a large recent increase in H1N1 vaccine supply, Maine CDC is now recommending that H1N1 vaccine be offered to anyone who wishes to receive it.
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Portland Community Health Center Now Open (11/10/2009)
Portland Community Health Center is a full-service, primary care medical facility, and is now open and accepting new patients.
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Report: Smoking Bans Protect Nonsmokers' Hearts (10/15/2009)
A major report confirms what health officials long have believed: Bans on smoking in restaurants, bars and other gathering spots reduce the risk of heart attacks among nonsmokers.
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City of Portland Public Health Division Selected to Test National Accreditation Program (9/24/2009)
The City of Portland Public Health Division announced today it was selected by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) to participate in a test of the new national voluntary public health accreditation program.
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Cancer Prevention
Click here to learn more about cancer prevention and cancer support
here in Portland.
Disease Information
Click here to learn about diseases you may have heard mentioned in the news.
Food
Safety
The Food Safety Program is dedicated to preventing foodborne
disease outbreaks in Greater Portland. Click here to learn more about the signs and symptoms of foodborne illness, and how your
favorite restaurant fared in its most recent health inspection.
HIV/STD Prevention
Click here to learn about HIV/STD testing and counseling offered at the India
Street Health Center.
Local
Health Data
Working on a paper for school? Writing a report for work? Just curious?
Click here for a listing of local health data sources. These sites offer health
data for towns in Cumberland County and on a statewide level.
Portland Needle Exchange
Check here to learn about the Needle Exchange Program.
Positive Health Care
Positive Health Care provides health care to people living with HIV/AIDS.
Services include primary health care, psychiatric services, case management,
adherence counseling, risk reduction education, and HIV testing.
Public Health Data
The Public Health Research and Data Program collects, analyzes, and reports
health data for Cumberland County. Click here to learn more about how we use
research and data in public health.
