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Podcasts All Episodes

  1. Healthy Maine Talks--Nova Analytic Labs: The Importance of Cannabis Testing

    https://www.buzzsprout.com/2214174/14787804-nova-analytic-labs-the-importance-of-cannabis-testing...

  2. Healthy Maine Talks--Good Shepherd Food Bank: Ending Hunger in Maine

    https://www.buzzsprout.com/2214174/14778460-good-shepherd-food-bank-ending-hunger-in-maine...

  3. Healthy Maine Talks: Deb Ibonwa, Esq on Maine's Housing Crisis

    “It is my belief based on the research I've done that in America and in...

  4. Healthy Maine Talks: Ambassador Maulian Bryant, the Wabanaki Alliance

    In this month's episode, Penobscot Nation Tribal Ambassador Maulian Bryant shares her personal story, as...

  5. Healthy Maine Talks: Ray Ruby from Maine Cancer Foundation

    As of now, cancer is the leading cause of death in Maine, and 1 in...

News Clips All Clips

  1. MaineBiz Covers New MPHA/UNE Workforce Training Partnership

  2. MPHA at the State House for National Public Health Week, Covered by Fox 22

  3. MPHA Cannabis Testing Press Conference, Covered by Spectrum News

  4. Climate Change & Affordability: MPHA talks about new Maine program

  5. Medical Cannabis Testing: MPHA talks with the Press Herald

  6. Medical Cannabis Testing: MPHA talks with Spectrum News

  7. The New Dietary Guidelines for Americans: MPHA talks with the Press Herald

  8. Medical Cannabis Testing: MPHA talks with WABI

  9. Changes to the childhood immunization schedule: MPHA talks with the Kennebec Journal

  10. MPHA's State Policy Priorities: MPHA talks with the Maine Monitor

  11. Becca talks about public health advocacy on The Nation's Health podcast

  12. MPHA supports Maine's Rural Health Transformation Program Application

  13. Matt talks with News Center Maine about the importance of community connection

  14. MPHA supports restored COVID vaccine eligibility for Mainers

  15. Matt talks with the Press Herald about harmful federal cuts to public health

  16. Becca talked with PNS about health harms from the EPA repealing the Endangerment finding of tailpipe and power plant pollution

  17. Matt shares public health policy wins and opportunities with Spectrum News

  18. Becca talks with Lisa Belisle, host of Radio Maine, about optimism, stress & the power of small shifts

  19. MPHA Board Member, Dr. Noah Nesin, talks with the BDN about measles risk in Maine

  20. Matt shares lessons learned from COVID-19 in the Portland Press Herald

  21. Becca quoted in Maine Morning Star about need for state action given federal funding delays

  22. Becca quoted in PPH about disappearing federal data

  23. Becca quoted in BDN about importance of public health expertise for HHS nominee

  24. Becca quoted in Spectrum News about proposed tobacco tax increase

  25. Becca authors op-ed in BDN about federal funding freeze and Maine impacts

  26. Matt shares MPHA's policy priorities with Maine Monitor

  27. MPHA's climate work featured in The Nation's Health

  28. Matt shares importance of testing medical cannabis with Maine Monitor

  29. Becca authors op-ed about a responsible cannabis industry in Maine

  30. Becca comments in Maine Public that latest cannabis legislation lets businesses off the hook

  31. Matt shares his take in Bangor Daily News article about mold and climate change

  32. Becca quoted in BDN about policies to prevent gun violence

  33. WABI: MPHA conference focuses on wellbeing of Mainers, economy

  34. Matt quoted in PPH article about ending the sale of flavored tobacco

  35. MPHA report cited in Maine Monitor article

Blogs All Blog Posts

  1. Becca Recognized with APHA Outstanding Service Award

  2. Introducing the Healthy States Collaborative

  3. MPHA Climate Resilience Materials

  4. Support our 40th anniversary!

  5. REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 2024 Annual Conference, "Innovations in Public Health"

  6. MPHA 40th Annual Meeting Keynote

  7. Maine lawmakers act to prevent gun violence and promote safe communities

  8. Affiliate Staff of the Year

  9. Voting is a Public Health Issue

  10. Outstanding Affiliate of the Year

Press Releases All Releases

  1. STATEMENT: UNE & MPHA Announce Innovative Workforce Training Partnership

  2. Advisory: Community Conversation at Cobscook Institute to Focus on Health, Aging, and Resilience in Rural Maine

  3. STATEMENT: Maine Public Health Association Opposes EPA Decision to Overturn Endangerment Finding

  4. STATEMENT: Maine Public Health Association Condemns Changes to Childhood Immunization Schedule

  5. STATEMENT: Maine Public Health Association Condemns Misinformation, Supports the Use of Vaccines to Protect Public Health

  6. STATEMENT: Public health, medical groups applaud Congress for closing loophole that flooded Maine with intoxicating hemp products

  7. Statement: Firing the U.S. CDC Director Will Harm Mainers’ Health

  8. Mainers recognized for their work to promote health and well-being

  9. Statement: $1.50 Increase in Tobacco Tax Will Reduce Youth Smoking, Save Lives

  10. Media Release: New Cancer Prevention Policy Toolkit Takes Aim at Reducing Maine’s Cancer Burden

  11. Statement: Cutting Funding for State Health Departments Puts Mainers' Health at Risk

  12. New Coalition Calls for Testing in Maine’s Medical Cannabis Program to Protect Patients

  13. Maine Public Health Association Wins National Excellence in Climate Leadership Award