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4/3/2025: Cancer Prevention in Maine

March 18th, 2025

Thursday, April 3rd 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET What you'll learn: Describe the four cancer programs within Maine CDC Explain the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary cancer prevention Discuss the associated cancer risk data Identify prevention activities in... More

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NEPHTC Interview Spotlight: Healthy Maine Talks Podcast

February 21st, 2025

NEPHTC’s Program Manager Candice Bangham and Program Assistant Lindsay Kastner sat down with Matt Wellington, Associate Director of the Maine Public Health Association (MPHA), to discuss his podcast, Healthy Maine Talks, that he started in 2023.     How did the Maine Talks... More

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3/6/2025: Tips to Improve Home Air Quality

February 19th, 2025

Thursday, March 6th 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET What you'll learn: How to determine if a home has adequate ventilation 5 things you need to know about mold Where to look for IAQ problems Best-practice resources to prevent and... More

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2/27/2025: Anal Cancer Prevention in High Risk Populations

January 16th, 2025

Thursday, February 27th 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET Learning Objectives: Define at-risk populations for anal cancer. Understand current guidelines regarding routine screening for anal cancer prevention purposes. Describe High Resolution Anoscopy and its use in anal cancer prevention.

Announcing Our New Self-Paced Course: Understanding Mpox, A World Health Issue

December 19th, 2024

Learning Objectives: Analyze the public health significance of mpox, including its epidemiology, transmission dynamics, and societal impact. Evaluate the role of education, prevention, and treatment strategies in addressing mpox outbreaks and reducing stigma. Critically examine the challenges and opportunities in... More

1/9/2025: Establishing a State-Wide Pain Registry in Maine

December 12th, 2024

Thursday, January 9th 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET Description: One in 3 Mainers experience chronic pain, which poses a significant challenge in pain management at a population level. This webinar will raise awareness of this public health issue and introduce... More