The Maine CDC works to protect and promote the health and well-being of the people of Maine. This includes preventing disease and injury, promoting healthy behaviors, and ensuring access to quality healthcare and supportive environments.
Learn about what affects the quality of your drinking water and how to make sure your water is safe.
Food safety is crucial to prevent foodborne illnesses. Learn how to carefully handle, store, and prepare food, and minimize the risk of contamination.
Severe weather and disasters can happen at any time without notice or warning. Make an emergency plan and practice it.
Find resources and information on home-related health issues, including radon, mold, carbon monoxide poisoning, and other topics.
Outdoor workers are exposed to many types of hazards due to their work. Find out how to work safely outdoors.
Violence and injury can have a big impact on individuals, families, and communities. Find out what you can do for those at greatest risk for violence and injury.
Learn about common sources of lead, steps to reduce your child's risk of lead exposure, and how to order a free lead dust test kit.
Learn about the work Maine CDC's Climate and Health Unit is doing and how climate change impacts health.