Jun 6, 2021

From May 11 to Memorial Day on May 31, 5,365 people in Maine who got their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine received one of six incentives to get outdoors, part of Governor Mills’ effort to promote vaccination and healthy activity. This represents 12 percent of 46,271 adults who received a first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine during this period.

• Read more about “Shot to Get Outdoors” Incentives Provided to 5,365 Maine Residents

• Read more about Prescription Drug Monitoring Program FAQ

General FAQs

What is a Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP)?
A Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP; sometimes called a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, or PDMP) is a state-run electronic database that tracks controlled prescription drugs that are dispensed to patients within the state. A PMP is a tool that prescribers, pharmacists, and other healthcare and public health professionals can use to address misuse, abuse, and diversion of prescription drugs.

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Jun 6, 2021

As part of DHHS’ commitment to equity and inclusion  in Maine’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts the DHHS Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) is  supporting  drive-up vaccination clinics that prioritize access and provide additional supports for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) – as well as caretakers, family members, and the local community. To date, OADS has supported six adult IDD vaccine clinics statewide, from Westbrook to Caribou, where more than 250 Mainers have been vaccinated.

• Read more about DHHS and Community Partners Support COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 

May 5, 2021

Maine CDC’s Public Health Nurses have been instrumental in Maine’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts – getting the vaccine to Mainers in remote communities and leveraging their roles as trusted health care providers to encourage vaccination and combat misinformation.

• Read more about Public Health Nurses support jail vaccination effort, welcome new associate director

May 5, 2021

Supporting Mainers experiencing difficulties managing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders is a core part of the Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) mission, and of Governor Mills’ administration.

In addition to the historic challenges in Maine’s behavioral health system, the stressors over the past year related to the COVID-19 pandemic have increased the need for mental health and substance use services, exacerbated workforce challenges, and shone a light on the need to incorporate behavioral health support as a key factor in disaster response.

• Read more about Transforming Maine’s Behavioral Health System

• Read more about COVID-19 Referral Form