Prevention and Screening
Cancer Prevention, Screening, and Survivorship
Cancer Prevention
You can reduce your risk of getting cancer:
Cancer
Cancer is a complex disease where cells in the body grow uncontrollably.
Cells normally grow, divide, and die when old or damaged. These cells are replaced with new cells and the cycle continues. Sometimes a cell becomes so damaged that it does not die when it should, and the cycle is broken. These damaged cells grow and multiply even though the body does not need them. This is how a tumor is formed. Not all tumors are harmful, can spread to nearby tissues and other organs. These tumors are known as malignant, or cancerous, tumors.
Asthma
About Asthma
Asthma is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard to breathe and can cause symptoms such as wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing. It can be serious—even life-threatening—and may begin at any age.
Alzheimer's Disease
Learn about efforts to address Alzheimer's in the Maine State Plan on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (PDF).
Chronic Conditions
Chronic diseases and conditions account for most illness, disability, and death in Maine and the United States. They are also the leading drivers of health care costs.
Diseases & Conditions
Knowledge about diseases and health conditions empowers you to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Maine Newborn Hearing Program Advisory Board
The Newborn Hearing Advisory Board meetings will occur three times/year. Meeting are held via ZOOM at this time. To participate in a meeting, contact Anne Banger, Maine Newborn Hearing Program Coordinator at 207-287-8427 or Anne.Banger@maine.gov.
Newborn Screening Joint Advisory Committee
JAC meetings are twice a year in May and October. Meeting are held via ZOOM at this time. To participate, contact Anne Watson, Maine Newborn Bloodspot Program Coordinator at 207-287-8188 or Anne.Watson@maine.gov.
Maternal, Fetal, and Infant Mortality Review Panel
The Maternal, Fetal, and Infant Mortality Review (MFIMR) Panel honors the lives of people who have died during pregnancy or within one year of pregnancy as well as the babies born still and those who die before their first birthday.
Drinking Water Commission
The Maine Public Drinking Water Commission (established by 5 MRSA § 12004-I sub§ 47-C and authorized by the Maine Water for Human Consumption act, 22 MRSA § 2660) consists of the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services (or the Commissioner's designee) and eight members appointed by the Governor.