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Prevention and Wellness

MaineHealth is here to help you avoid illness, stay up-to-date with vaccines and preventive screening and learn about making healthy decisions that can improve your overall quality of life.

Prevention & Wellness Programs

Diabetes Prevention Program

This free program helps people lower their chance of developing type 2 diabetes and other serious health problems, like heart disease or stroke.
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Would you like a helping hand?

MaineHealth Findhelp (formerly Aunt Bertha), is an online directory of free or reduced-cost services like medical care, food, housing and more.
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Pen Bay Emergency Department Recognized for Pediatric Readiness

State EMS Director Wil O’Neal, Maine Emergency Services Director, will formally recognize Pen Bay Medical Center as a Pediatric Innovator during a ceremony in front of the hospital’s emergency department entrance on Tuesday, May 7, at 11 am. This event is free and open to the public.
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Franklin Memorial Hospital’s 36th Annual Health Care Golf Classic on July 12

Franklin Memorial Hospital is excited to announce its 36th Annual Health Care Golf Classic at Sugarloaf Golf Club on Friday, July 12.
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Pen Bay Offers Community Safety and Overdose Awareness Trainings

Pen Bay Medical Center’s Retail Pharmacy and Community Health departments have partnered with two local organizations to bring community safety and overdose awareness trainings to the community.
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

If you or someone you care about is sexually assaulted or is experiencing domestic violence, a special group of nurses at Pen Bay Medical Center, Waldo County General Hospital, and LincolnHealth in Damariscotta provide safe, compassionate and non-judgmental care.