• Read more about Health Equity

Maine CDC Division of Population Health (DPHE)

Working to advance health equity by illuminating and addressing underlying conditions and systems that limit the full potential of all Maine people to lead healthy, safe, and opportunity-rich lives.

DPHE collaborates with Maine CDC programs and partners with community leaders to ensure public health initiatives are informed by and reflect the needs of the people we serve. DPHE focuses on promoting and protecting the health of Maine people and the communities where they live, learn, work, and play.

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Challenges to Health Care Access

Access to health care can be complex and becomes more of a challenge in rural and underserved areas of Maine. Challenges include:

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Geography and Demographics

• Maine is considered the most rural state in the nation and the oldest by median age
• 50% of Maine's land area is almost completely uninhabited
• 40% of the population lives in one of Maine's 11 rural counties.

Use the Am I rural? tool to learn more about where you live or work.

• Read more about Public Health Nursing

Maine CDC Public Health Nurses (PHN) are registered nurses working to improve, preserve, and protect the health and quality of life for all Mainers. Public Health Nurses work to improve the health of individuals, populations, and communities across Maine.

• Read more about Tribal Public Health

Maine’s Public Health Districts

Maine’s nine Public Health Districts are geographic areas that work to improve public health in the state. Each district is made up of one or more counties. In 2011, in collaboration with the five Maine Tribal jurisdictions, a Tribal Health District was established with boundaries determined by Tribal Health Center service areas and tribal jurisdictional boundaries.

• Read more about LHO Resources

• Read more about LHO Core Training and Continuing Education Opportunities

• On this page:
• Upcoming LHO Trainings
• LHO Required Core Training

Upcoming Trainings

Continuing Education for Local Health Officers:

• Read more about Local Health Officers

Maine's Local Health Officers (LHOs) have served Maine communities since 1885 when the role was established by Maine Statute. LHOs are appointed by their municipality, serve locally, and have an important role in the coordination of state and local public health.

• Read more about York District Coordinating Council

• Read more about York

• On this page:
• York District Coordinating Council
• Steering Committee
• District Committees
• Meetings & Events
• Publications

Maine's nine Public Health Districts are geographic areas that work to improve public health in the state. Each district is made up of one or more counties.