Partners for Healthier Communities

Partners for Healthier Communities Partners for Healthier Communities is dedicated to making the communities that we live, work and play in the healthiest they can be.

Partners for Healthier Communities (PHC) is a healthy communities coalition focused on promoting the health and well-being of the youth and community with a focus on prevention of substance use, youth health and tobacco prevention. We provide data-driven programming and evidence-based resources to help with policy development focusing on areas such as tobacco, physical activity, nutrition, and sub

stance abuse prevention. Partners for Healthier Communities is a program of Southern Maine Health Care which exists to improve the health and health care of the communities we serve.

Our June Partners for Healthier Communities newsletter is here — full of sunshine, community, and connection.☀️This mont...
06/02/2026

Our June Partners for Healthier Communities newsletter is here — full of sunshine, community, and connection.
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This month includes highlights from our Annual Community Meeting, recognition efforts, seasonal resources for our partners, and so much more!
Find the newsletter here 👉

Email from Partners for Healthier Communities Partners for Healthier Communities Monthly Newsletter Dedicated to making the communities that we live, work and play in the healthiest they can be.   Jun

SUN Bucks is back this summer! SUN Bucks helps Maine parents ensure kids get the nutrition they need while school is out...
06/02/2026

SUN Bucks is back this summer!

SUN Bucks helps Maine parents ensure kids get the nutrition they need while school is out. Each eligible school-aged kid receives a one-time $120 EBT benefit to spend on groceries. Most eligible kids will be automatically enrolled.

Keep an eye out for an approval letter in the mail!

Learn more about SUN Bucks at: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/programs-services/food-supplement/sun_bucks

Short video highlighting the return of Maine's SUN Bucks program.

Quitting smoking & va**ng with help is more successful than quitting cold turkey. Maine QuitLink offers free coaching fr...
06/01/2026

Quitting smoking & va**ng with help is more successful than quitting cold turkey. Maine QuitLink offers free coaching from real people who want to help you quit!

Enroll for free today at MaineQuitLink.com.

05/30/2026

🤸‍♀️WELLNESS DAY 🏃

Thank you to Maine Health Partners for Healthier Communities representatives Alissa Wigglesworth, MPH and Kelly Roberts. They shared their knowledge and made learning fun for the students on Wellness Day!

✨Alissa Wigglesworth, MPH
MaineHealth | Program Management Specialist - To***co Prevention

✨Kelly Roberts
MaineHealth | Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL)

❣️Partners for Healthier Communities
Partners for Healthier Communities (PHC) is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals and families across York County, Maine by implementing evidence‑based prevention strategies. We partner with youth, families, schools, local organizations, health care providers and municipal leaders to address priority health concerns and support long‑term, sustainable improvements in community health outcomes.

Learn more here: https://www.mainehealth.org/maine-medical-center/healthy-communities-mainehealth-maine-medical-center/partners-healthier-communities

It was a pleasure to honor two community partners at PHC's Annual Meeting last week!
05/27/2026

It was a pleasure to honor two community partners at PHC's Annual Meeting last week!

Two staff members of the Sanford School Department were recognized at the Maine Prevention Network ...

Higher to***co taxes means paying more for every pack and v**e. Maine QuitLink can help you quit to***co so you can save...
05/26/2026

Higher to***co taxes means paying more for every pack and v**e. Maine QuitLink can help you quit to***co so you can save your money.

Enroll for free at MaineQuitLink.com.

The HEAL team was proud to recognize Shana Palmer from Sanford First 10/Sanford School Department for her outstanding pa...
05/22/2026

The HEAL team was proud to recognize Shana Palmer from Sanford First 10/Sanford School Department for her outstanding partnership and collaboration with HEAL and the entire PHC team.

Shana consistently goes above and beyond, proactively building connections, engaging community partners, and strengthening initiatives she supports.

Shana’s passion for fostering meaningful partnerships truly makes a difference. We are grateful not only for her dedication, but also for the continued support from the Sanford School Department

Together, we are making real progress toward shared goals, including strengthening family connections, advancing kindergarten readiness, and improving food access and security. 👏🏻🥳💕

Yesterday at our Annual Community Meeting we had the privilege of recognizing three incredible School-Based To***co Trea...
05/20/2026

Yesterday at our Annual Community Meeting we had the privilege of recognizing three incredible School-Based To***co Treatment Specialists who support students across York County: Melissa LeBrun (Noble High School), Gayle Fallon (Sanford High School), and Brandy Rogers (Biddeford High School).

These specialists show up for students with compassion, consistency, and a deep commitment to helping youth navigate ni****ne dependence in a supportive, restorative way. Their work strengthens school communities and ensures students have trusted adults to turn to.

We are grateful for this team and the partnerships that make this work possible! Sanford School Department Biddeford School Department

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Sanford, ME
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