The Maine CDC relies on data from many sources to inform its work and to complete its mission. By monitoring current trends, the Maine CDC can recognize early warning signals and be prepared to respond to potential emerging public health threats.
One way to observe this data is via syndromic surveillance.
The Maine CDC relies on data from many sources to inform its work and to complete its mission. By monitoring current trends, the Maine CDC can recognize early warning signals and be prepared to respond to potential emerging environmental hazards or public health threats.
Understanding the data related to a public health topics, including substance use and behavioral health areas, are key to identifying areas of concern, determining where to focus efforts, and how best to make improvements.
The State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW) serves as a clearinghouse for Maine substance use and mental health related data. The Maine CDC lead workgroup has created this site with dashboards, fact sheets, and resources to assist prevention professions in making data driven decisions.
Immunizations remain the single most effective way to protect Mainers against Disease Surveillances and some cancers. The Maine Immunization Program reviews state and national data to assess and improve immunization rates, identify populations at risk, and measure the impact of current initiatives.
The Maine STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) Program is a federally funded state program responsible for activities pertaining to the reportable STDs: chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Additionally, the STD program works closely with the HIV/AIDS Programs to assist with specific follow-up activities related to HIV and AIDS.
The Maine Tracking Network publishes data dashboards for a variety of health and environmental concerns in Maine. The Tickborne Disease dashboard includes real-time and annual counts of Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis cases in Maine. The dashboard features tables, maps, and charts of case counts, rates, and emergency room visits in Maine.
All data are preliminary and subject to change. Data include individuals who claim residency in Maine regardless of what state they were tested in or where they are currently living. County listings are by residence of individual, not testing location.
Maine CDC works to strengthen the State's capacity to prevent and respond to emerging infectious disease, reduce chronic disease risk factors, and monitors and provides information on animal-borne and vector-borne diseases. Find data and reports on the following pages.
