Infectious Diseases
Maine CDC works to monitor and prevent infectious diseases in Maine. These diseases are caused by certain viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites.
Heart Disease & Stroke
Heart Disease is a group of conditions that affect the heart and surrounding blood vessels. Heart disease is also called cardiovascular disease. Heart disease can cause heart attacks and strokes.
Heart Attack Signs and Symptoms
- Chest Pain
- Feeling weak or dizzy
- Pain in jaw, back, or neck
- Pain in one or both arms and shoulders
- Shortness of breath
Call 911 if you think someone may be having a heart attack
Diabetes
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. There are three main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes (diabetes while pregnant).
Your body breaks down most of the food you eat into sugar (glucose) and releases it into your blood. When your blood sugar goes up, it signals your pancreas to release insulin. Insulin acts like a key to let the blood sugar into your body's cells for use as energy.
Breast and Cervical Screenings
Regular screenings can help prevent cancer or find it early when it's easier to treat.
When to get a screening
The table below shows when those at average cancer risk should get breast and cervical screenings. Talk with your health care provider to make sure it's the right test at the right time for you. Learn more at www.screenmaine.org.