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Registration Open: MMA Virtual General Membership Meeting
The Maine Medical Association’s 167th (Virtual) Annual Membership Meeting is taking place Wednesday, October 14, 2020, from 5:30PM to 7:00PM. Read More
A recent statnews.com article began with the following, “Physicians do many things well. One thing they aren’t good at is showing up to vote. That bad habit starts early, and we believe it can — and must — be changed.” Read More
Each September, the American Medical Association Women Physicians Section (WPS) honors physicians who have offered their time, wisdom and support to advance women with careers in medicine. The MMA joins the AMA in recognizing the historical contributions of women to medicine and will join them this month by highlighting Maine’s women physician leaders. Read More
The deadline for registering for Maine’s new Prescription Monitoring System, RxGov, is September 23. Physicians are urged to register now. Read More
The Office of MaineCare this week welcomed Fran Jensen, MD, MS, as MaineCare’s Medical Director beginning on Monday, September 14. Read More
Maine CDC reported this week that seven people have died with COVID-19 related to the August 7 Millinocket wedding. Portland Press Herald reporter @PPHEricRussell provided the following timeline of events following the wedding on Twitter. It’s an excellent example and reminder for all to #besafe, #maskup, #distance, and #washhands. Read More
*Retired MMA Executive Vice-President, and current Maine Director of Opioid Response, Gordon Smith had the following contribution published by the Bangor Daily News.
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention prepared the following disease surveillance reports for distribution to our partners and the general public. Read More
NAMI Maine and the Maine Suicide Prevention Program work closely with the Maine Medical Association to bring training and resources to support suicide prevention within medical practices and organizations. Read More
CMS hosts varied recurring stakeholder engagement sessions to share information related to the agency’s response to COVID-19. These sessions are open to members of the healthcare community and are intended to provide updates, share best practices among peers, and offer attendees an opportunity to ask questions of CMS and other subject matter experts. Read More
Weekly Epidemiological Update, as of 14 September, 2020.
AMA Chief Experience Officer Todd Unger recently spoke with health experts about how women’s health issues, especially high-risk pregnancies, have become more complicated due to COVID-19. Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded all of us of the vital role health workers play to relieve suffering and save lives. We all owe health workers an enormous debt – not just because they have cared for the sick. But because they risk their own lives in the line of duty. Read More
Responses to the 2020 Census will inform funding for clinics, Medicare, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and other health care assistance programs. Read More
MMA 2021 Suggested Legislative Priorities Due Next Week Despite no substantive updates as to whether the Maine Legislature will reconvene before November, the MMA has shifted its focus toward the preparation of a 2021 Legislative Platform. Read More
The November 3rd General Election is approaching as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Casting your ballot from the safety of your home is a great option.
Upcoming Specialty Society Meetings Below you will find an on-going list of Upcoming Specialty Society Meetings. Any questions should be referred to the contact person listed for each specialty. Read More
Registered attendees will have access to conference material for an additional 60 days after the live event. This activity is pending approval from the Maine Medical Education Trust for up to 10 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Read More
Maine DHHS is partnering with colleagues to offer a series of monthly webinars focused on sharing creative solutions and best practices for working with Black, Indigenous and people of color at higher risk of COVID-19 infection. Read More
CCSME develops, designs and manages statewide training programs and grants. We encourage professional development and maximize collaboration among individuals and organizations that serve people affected by co-occurring conditions. Read More
The NAMI Maine and Maine CDC annual Beyond the Basics in Suicide Prevention conference will take place on Thursday, October 1. Read More
The IPRO Quality Improvement Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) is pleased to present an eight-session educational series.
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant The Sacopee Valley Health Center prides itself on providing the best health care for our community. As we continue to grow, there is a need for a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our provider team. Read More Behavioral Health Clinician Sacopee Valley Health Center is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the passion and skills to deliver high-quality healthcare. Sacopee Valley Health Center has been providing care to our communities since 1976. Read More Dentist Sacopee Valley Health Center is seeking a dentist with the passion and skills to deliver high-quality care. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center providing care to our communities since 1976. Read More Medical Director - Bucksport Regional Health Center Bucksport Regional Health Center – a community health center serving Bucksport, Maine and the surrounding communities with two locations, Bucksport and Ellsworth, Maine is seeking Medical Director. Read More Read More Read More |
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