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Welcome to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Our mission at Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.

This page contains a full index of all Maine CDC programs, reached by clicking on the Maine CDC Program Index here or at the left or by scrolling down.

First Look

Maine CDC News and Press Releases

Red Tide Advisory News Release  Word  PDF

Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (Red Tide) Illnesses – Washington County  Word  PDF

Current Events Serve as Reminder During National Drinking Water Week

Practice the ‘Three Cs’ to Reduce Likelihood of Lyme Disease

Skin Cancer Remains a Concern In the Winter Months  Word  PDF

Influenza Activity on the Rise: CDC Urges Mainers to Take Precautions Word  PDF

New Vaccination Recommendations for Mumps

Maine Oral Health Improvement Plan PDF

Rabies in Aroostook County Word PDF

Influenza Season Arrives in Maine

Second Rabid Cat in Norridgewock

Maine CDC Says It's Time to Arrange for a Flu Vaccine

New Flu Posters

Early Detection is the Best Protection for Breast Cancer

Changes to Maine State Law Allow for Improved Access to HIV Testing

Governor Unveils Maine's Public Health Infrastructure

Maine Manages Whooping Cough in Portland

Rabid Cats Identified in Central Maine Word PDF

More Toys Recalled Because of Lead Paint Word PDF

Toys Recalled Because of Lead Paint

Recent Health Advisories

July 8, 2008 – Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning in Washington County (medical provider version)   Word  PDF

July 8, 2008 – Red Tide Press Release for LHOs   Word  PDF

July 7, 2008 – Air Quality Alert for the Southwest Coast, Mid-Coast, Western Interior, and Eastern Interior regions of Maine   Word  PDF

June 30, 2008 – Syphilis in Maine 2008   Word  PDF

June 26, 2008 – Air Quality Alert for Mid-Coast Region of Maine   Word  PDF

June 9, 2008 – Maine CDC Advises Caution in Heat   Word  PDF

May 27, 2008 – Hepatitis B Screening and Vaccination of the Foreign-Born   Word  PDF

May 16, 2008 – Measles in the United States Jan.1 to April 25, 2008   Word  PDF

April 25, 2008 – Multi-Dose Medication and Reuse of Syringes   Word  PDF

April 22, 2008 – Animal Rabies 1st Quarterly Update January 1 – March 31, 2008   Word  PDF

April 10, 2008 – Cereal recalled due to contamination with Salmonella   Word  PDF

February 26, 2008 – Influenza Activity in Maine Word PDF

February 6, 2008 – Norovirus Gastroenteritis Word PDF

February 6, 2008 – Hepatitis B Word PDF

January 29, 2008 – Rabies 4th Quarter Update Word PDF

November 21, 2007 – Erratum Mumps Outbreak in Maine Word PDF

November 19 2007 - Mumps Outbreak in Maine Word PDF

November 6 2007 - Outbreak of Atypical Pneumonia in College Students, Brunswick Word PDF

October 31 2007 - Information on MRSA for Maine Schools Word PDF

October 25 2007 - Outbreak of Salmonella Infections in Cumberland County Word PDF

October 18 2007 - Mumps Word PDF

October 2 2007 - Maine Animal Rabies 3rd Quarter Update Word PDF

September 19 2007 - Shiga toxin positive E.coli 0157:H7 (STEC) Word PDF

September 12 2007 - Lyme Disease in Maine: Answers to Frequently-Asked Questions from Health Professionals Word PDF

September 7 2007 - Pertussis Cluster in Portland Area Word PDF

August 30 2007 - Syphilis in Maine Word PDF

August 16 2007 - Human Arbovirus Update for Healthcare Providers in Maine Word PDF

 

Maine CDC Services

The Data Resources page lists links to web resources that provide ongoing population-based health data resources related to Maine.

Resources for Maine Veterans, Soldiers and their Families provides links to a variety of resources for Maine veterans and their families.

Maine CDC Program Description Pages: features one-page descriptions of every program within the Maine CDC Program Description Pages

WIC is a nutrition program for thousands of Maine families. WIC serves all kinds of families with free nutrition advice, tips for staying healthy, recipes, and resources for growing families. You'd be surprised who qualifies. Go to WIC.

To make a Notifiable Disease Report, please call 1-800-821-5821. Visit this site disease reporting for more information.

Maine Volunteer Health Registry: Maine CDC is working collaboratively with Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to develop strategies for a coordinated approach for building a Maine team of volunteers. Read more and access an online registration form

 

 

PRESENTATIONS BY DR. MILLS

 

Impact of Chronic Diseases in Maine: presented November 15 2007

Obesity in Maine: presented May 18 2007

MPHA's 22nd Annual Meeting: Where is Maine's Public Health? Presented October 30 2006

Maine State Government Pandemic Influenza and Avian Influenza Preparedness Summit: Presented September 20 2006

 

 

MAINE CDC INDEX BY DIVISIONS

 

Division of Chronic Disease

Division of Environmental Health

Division of Family Health

Division of Infectious Disease

Division of Public Health Systems

Office of Minority Health

The Office of Minority Health promotes health and wellness in Maine's racial and ethnic minority communities.

MISCELLANEOUS

Dr. Dora Anne Mills

Dr. Dora Anne Mills, MD, MPH

Dora Anne Mills, MD, MPH. Maine Public Health Director, State Health Officer, and Director of the Maine CDC

PUBLIC HEALTH LINKS

Maine CDC Rules

Institutional Review Board

STRATEGIC PLAN 2005-2006 Word PDF Online

Clinical Trials
Clinical trials undertaken by manufacturers of prescription drugs

FLU LINKS

Seasonal Flu

Avian (Bird) Flu

Pandemic Flu

MAINE DHHS DISTRICTS AND DHHS OFFICE LOCATIONS

Public Health Districts

PDF

MAINE CDC ORGANIZATIONAL FLOW CHART

Maine CDC Organizational Flow Chart

PDF – Color | PDF – B&W

DHHS INFORMATION AND RESOURCES: DIAL 211 OR LOG ONTO 211MAINE.ORG