Downeast Public Health Council

Downeast Public Health Council The Downeast Public Health Council is a planning and coordinating advisory body.

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09/11/2026

Getting outdoors in Maine, enjoying the gifts of nature, hunting and fishing, birdwatching are all activities that can support healthy lifestyle choices.

09/11/2026

Getting outside in Maine and enjoying the natural world including fishing in our clean waters is a healthy option that gives you access to fresh air, lots of exercise, being with friends, and relaxing.

Everyone deserves a path to recovery. Reentry programs that connect people to housing, counseling, peer support, and com...
09/11/2026

Everyone deserves a path to recovery. Reentry programs that connect people to housing, counseling, peer support, and community resources help build pathways to recovery and a brighter future.

09/11/2026

The Maine CDC recently released Extreme Temperature Response and Resilience: A Guidebook for Maine Communities. The Guidebook is a new, first-of-its-kind resource to help Maine towns and organizations prepare for, respond to, and plan long-term for dangerous heat and cold events that threaten community health.

To read the guidebook, please visit:https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/sites/maine.gov.dhhs.mecdc/files/Guidebook_ME_6.18.2026.pdf

09/11/2026

The start of a new school year is busy for kids and parents. Are there still a few things you did not get to before school started? Fall is also the start of influenza season. The flu can sweep through a classroom and impact fun and learning in no time. Be sure your fall to-do list includes a flu shot so your child, their classmates, and their teachers can stay healthy. Learn more: www.ImmunizeME.org.

Recovery happens together. Research shows meaningful human connection supports resilience, hope, and long-term recovery....
09/11/2026

Recovery happens together. Research shows meaningful human connection supports resilience, hope, and long-term recovery. Every connection can make a difference.

08/24/2026
08/24/2026
08/24/2026

Heat stress can affect many outdoor and indoor workers. To prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries, employers should develop and use a comprehensive heat-related illness prevention program at the workplace. Learn more ways to stay safe while working in the heat: https://bit.ly/4fNqeDh

Address

38 Prescott Drive
Machias, ME
04654

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12072552017

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