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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. More

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. More

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. More

2009 Cumberland County Municipal Health Assessments Now Available  (1/14/2010)
New Cumberland County municipal health assessments now available. More

The Hidden Benefits of Exercise   (1/5/2010)
Even Moderate Physical Activity Can Boost the Immune System and Protect Against Chronic Diseases More

Vaccine Refusal Raises Chickenpox Risk  (1/5/2010)
Kids Are 9 Times More Likely to Get Chickenpox if They Don't Get Vaccinated. More

Seasonal and H1N1 Flu Vaccinations Available  (12/31/2009)
Seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccinations will be available at the Portland Community Health Center on four dates in January. More

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. More

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. More

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. More

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. More

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Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases -“The Pink Book”
MedlinePlus Medical Dictionary
The Merck Manual
National Association of City and County Health Officials
National Association of State Chief Information Officers
Natural Disaster Information (from CBS News)
National Institutes of Health
Northern New England Poison Center
Disease Reporting Information from Maine CDC
PubMed
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World Health Organization
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Deering High School
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Chronic Disease & Injury Prevention

American Cancer Society
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National Strategy for Suicide Prevention 
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Healthy People 2010

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Mainely Parents (Day One)
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Family Day: The National Center on Addiction & Substance Abuse (CASA)
SAMHSA’s Family Guide: Summer Friendships & Increased Risk of Drug Use
SAMHSA’s Family Guide: Home Page
Girl Talk: A Guide for Mothers and Daughters to Prevent Underage Drinking (The Century Council)
Massachusetts Department of Public Health: A Ten-Step Guide for Parents
Parents Empowered (Utah)
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America
Time to Talk (The Partnership for a Drug-Free America)
MVP Parents (Search Institute) 

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Above the Influence (National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign)
Free-Vibe (National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign)
The Cool Spot for Teens (NIAAA/NIDA/U.S. DHHS)
The Science Behind Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Teen Central (KidsPeace)
Maine Youth Action Network (MYAN)
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Positive Tickets: Unleashing the Potential of Positive Support & Recognition
Search Institute: The 40 Developmental Assets
Reconnecting Youth (SAMHSA)
Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (USDOJ)
Justice Policy Institute
Justice Policy Institute Report: The Dangers of Detention

Alcohol-Related

21 Reasons (A Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol Model Program)
Alcohol Policy, MD
Alcohol Policy Information System (APIS)
Center on Alcohol Marketing & Youth (CAMY)
Monitoring the Future (University of Michigan)
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS)

Addiction, Overdose & Recovery

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)
HBO: Addiction
Faces & Voices of Recovery
Recovery Month (SAMHSA)
National Alliance for Methadone Advocates (NAMA)
Moms Tell: “Because no family should face the disease of addiction alone”
Recovery is Everywhere
Sound Ecology: Crossroads for Women on WMPG (MP3 File)
New Hampshire Task Force on Women & Recovery (NHTWR)
Close to Home (Acadia Hospital): “Opiate addiction is closer to home than you think”
“Release from Prison —A High Risk of Death for Former Inmates” (New England Journal of Medicine)
The Recovery Position
The Recovery Position Video
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Oral Health Information

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry
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Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors
CDC Oral Health
Children’s Dental Health Project
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Centers to Address Disparities in Children’s Oral Health
General Dental Information (from Crest)
Health In Schools, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Maine Dental Hygiene Association
Maternal and Child Health, Oral Health
Medline Plus for Oral Health
National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research
Northeast Delta Dental
Oral Health America
Protecting Children’s Teeth
Sealant Information from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
University of New England Dental Hygiene Program
University of Maine Dental Hygiene Program
Watch Your Mouth Campaign
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Cancer Information

American Cancer Society Skin Cancer Information
CDC Skin Cancer Information
Maine Breast & Cervical Health Program
Maine Cancer Consortium Current Activities around Sun Safety
Medline Plus Skin Cancer Information
The Melanoma Foundation of New England
National Cancer Institute Skin Cancer Information
The Skin Cancer Foundation
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Indigent Health Care

211 Maine Information
Consumers for Affordable Healthcare
Frannie Peabody Center
Mercy Hospital
Mercy Hospital & Portland Community Free Clinic Web Page
National Association of Community Health Centers
National Association of Free Clinics
National Health Care for the Homeless Council
Portland Community Free Clinic, 103 India Street
United Way of Greater Portland
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