About the Maine Diabetes Prevention & Control Program

On this page:

  • Maine DPCP Staff
  • Diabetes Action Alliance of Maine Committee
  • What is the Maine DPCP

Telephone (207) 287-5380

Fax (207) 287-7213

TTY Number (800) 606-0215

Title Name Telphone #
Office Associate II Judy Angsten

judith.angsten@maine.gov		 (207) 287-5380
Program Coordinator Nathan Morse

nathan.morse@maine.gov		 (207) 287-2907
Comprehensive Health Planner Dana Ivers

dana.ivers@maine.gov		 (207) 287-5185

Program Manager

Troy Fullmer

troy.fullmer@maine.gov		 (207) 287-2906

What is the Maine DPCP

The Maine Diabetes Prevention and Control Program (DPCP) is a program of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services- Center for Disease Control and Prevention- Division of Population Health. The DPCP is a public health program funded in Maine since 1977, which is supported through a cooperative agreement with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and by the State of Maine .

Vision:

  • A healthy population and quality of life in Maine
    • Purpose:
  • We exist to coordinate resources and expertise Statewide to prevent and reduce the burden of chronic diseases
    • Program Goal:Vision:
  • Prevent diabetes and related complications, disabilities and burden
    • Program Priorities:
  • Promote excellence in diabetes care and increase access to care
  • Promote and support diabetes self-management training
  • Eliminate disparities related to diabetes prevention and control

    • The DPCP works with partners to reduce death, disability and healthcare costs due to diabetes in Maine. Key functions of the DPCP include: planning and evaluation, training and technical assistance, coordinating resources, and monitoring trends

    The DPCP and the Maine DHHS-CDC, Cardiovascular Health Program, along with many of their partners developed a 10-year, statewide cardiovascular health and diabetes strategic plan (2011-2020). This plan was released in August 2011, and is intended to serve as a guiding document for public health leaders, healthcare providers, educators and policy makers to prevent and control cardiovascular disease and diabetes in Maine. To view the full plan open this PDF* .

    Diabetes Action Alliance of Maine (DAAM)

    DAAM Mission Statement and Goals: Mission and Goal

    DAAM Members List: Members List