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Beef Recall Update  (11/18/2009)
The Maine Department of Agriculture and Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) want to remind consumers to check their freezers for products involved in the ground beef recall that was issued by a New York firm in October, due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. More

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. More

H1N1 Flu Updates  (10/22/2009)
Want to stay up-to-date on H1N1 flu and what's happening in Maine? Maine CDC's website can help you stay informed. More

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. More

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. More

Columnist was 'flat wrong' on tobacco tax claims  (9/30/2009)
Every time the state raises the price of cigarettes, smokers quit and kids decide not to start. More

Majority of Americans not Meeting Recommendations for Fruit and Vegetable Consumption   (9/24/2009)
No U.S. state is meeting national objectives for consumption of fruits and vegetables, according to the first report to provide state–by–state data about fruit and vegetable consumption and policies that may help Americans eat more fruits and vegetables. More

New Smoke-Free Outdoor Dining Law Takes Effect Saturday, September 12  (9/10/2009)
A new law, which takes effect September 12, applies to any eating establishment where food and drink is served to the public for consumption on the premises, including restaurants, bars, and snack bars. More

REMINDER: Change in State Anti-Smoking Law Takes Effect September 1  (8/31/2009)
Smoking is prohibited in a motor vehicle by the operator or a passenger when a person who is under 16 years of age is present. More

Notes Now Available From Maine H1N1 Preparedness Summit  (8/24/2009)
Notes are now available from the August 20th H1N1 Influenza Preparedness Summit in Augusta. More

Bureau of Insurance Announces Voluntary Action by Insurance Companies to Extend Coverage for H1N1 Vaccine  (8/18/2009)
Superintendent Mila Kofman announced Tuesday that Anthem, Aetna, CIGNA and Harvard Pilgrim have voluntarily agreed to cover H1N1 vaccinations for their policyholders. More

Preventive Health Efforts Work  (8/10/2009)
Preventing disease saves lives and money. More

New Website Helps You Compare Health care Providers, Hospitals  (7/30/2009)
Care enough to compare your health care. More

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Positive Health Care provides comprehensive primary care services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Our clinicians include two HIV Specialists certified by the American Academy of HIV Medicine, two nurses, a psychiatrist, and a case manager. In addition to comprehensive primary care, services include HIV/AIDS treatment, psychiatric services, case management, adherence counseling, risk reduction education, HIV testing, and an after hours call service. No one is denied treatment because of an inability to pay. Positive Health Care is a Ryan White Care Act Title III program funded by a grant from the HIV/AIDS Bureau, U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).  Positive Health Care services are located at 103 India Street in Portland.

The Portland Needle Exchange reduces the spread of blood-borne pathogens such as HIV, hepatitis B and C, by exchanging clean needles and supplies for used equipment at no cost. In addition, participants receive education on risk reduction, case management services, testing for HIV, hepatitis C, STDs and referrals to drug treatment programs upon request.  The Portland Needle Exchange Service is located at 103 India Street in Portland, and can be reached via phone at 207-756-8077, or via cell phone at 207-653-1631.