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Smoke-Free Housing Coalition of Maine Webinar Series (3/3/2010)
The series takes the audience from the foundations of smoke-free policy adoption, financial and health benefits of going smoke-free, legality and further justification of policy implementation, to drafting policy language and enforcing an existing policy.
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New Resource for Expectant/New Mothers Now Available (2/19/2010)
Text4baby is a free mobile information service designed to promote maternal and child health.
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New County Health Rankings Give First County-by-County Snapshot of Health in Each State (2/17/2010)
University of Wisconsin/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation project ranks counties on how healthy people are and how long they live.
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Seasonal and H1N1 (Swine) Flu Vaccines Available For Everyone (2/9/2010)
The Public Health Division has seasonal and H1N1 (swine) flu vaccines available by appointment for everyone.
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British doctor rebuked over research linking vaccine and autism (2/3/2010)
Britain's medical regulator finds that Dr. Andrew Wakefield, who now practices in Texas, conducted his now-discredited research on the MMR shot in an unethical and irresponsible manner.
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Salmonella-Related Sausage Recall Expanded (2/1/2010)
Daniele Inc., the company whose sausage products have been linked to a widespread Salmonella outbreak, expanded its earlier product recall to include another 17,235 pounds of products that may be contaminated by black pepper. Stores that carry the affected products in Maine include BJ's Wholesale Club and Sam's Club.
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McNeil Consumer Healthcare Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Over-The-Counter Products (1/15/2010)
The company is initiating this recall following an investigation of consumer reports of an unusual moldy, musty, or mildew-like odor that, in a small number of cases, was associated with temporary and non-serious gastrointestinal events. These include nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, or diarrhea.
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2009 Cumberland County Municipal Health Assessments Now Available (1/14/2010)
New Cumberland County municipal health assessments now available.
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The Hidden Benefits of Exercise (1/5/2010)
Even Moderate Physical Activity Can Boost the Immune System and Protect Against Chronic Diseases
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Vaccine Refusal Raises Chickenpox Risk (1/5/2010)
Kids Are 9 Times More Likely to Get Chickenpox if They Don't Get Vaccinated.
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H1N1 Vaccine Now Recomended for ALL Mainers (12/15/2009)
Based on demand and a large recent increase in H1N1 vaccine supply, Maine CDC is now recommending that H1N1 vaccine be offered to anyone who wishes to receive it.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Notice anything different about our web site?
The Portland Public Health Division’s web site has been reorganized and enhanced in an effort to make it easier to find the information you want. Above, you will
notice three ‘links’ with the titles Prevent, Promote, and Protect. These three
links correspond with three broad and inclusive areas of public health work.
Prevent includes public health’s role in tracking and keeping diseases from
spreading in our communities. This area features a variety of programs,
including Food Safety, HIV/STD Prevention, Needle Exchange, and Positive Health
Care. Prevent also includes areas like our research and data program, which
gathers information about our community, helping to shape new programs and
initiatives.
Promote represents public health’s commitment to keeping the community healthy
and encouraging positive changes in behavior in the entire community. Promote
includes programs like Minority Health, Maternal and Child Health, Smoke-Free
Housing, and Substance Abuse Prevention.
Protect encompasses public health’s commitment to protect the community at large
and individual members. Protect includes programs like the Cities Readiness
Initiative, Environmental Health, and a guide on Emergency Preparedness. Protect
also includes the Healthcare for the Homeless program, Immunization Services,
the Portland Community Free Clinic, and a new section called Health Services in
Portland, a guide to finding your way around Portland’s health care system.
Take your time and look around the web site. There is a lot of new content all
geared to help you get the answers you need. Please feel free to contact us with
any feedback you may have, and suggestions are always welcome.
phweb@portlandmaine.gov
