Health Care in Maine

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services provides health care and social service support to the citizens of the state. The Department protects the lives of the people, strives to control and prevent diseases and oversees hospitals, nursing homes and other health care entities in the state. The department works efficiently to improve the health and living standards of the community by implementing many health regulating services and policies. The health department also has divisions which provide all vital records and health statistics of the state.

Contact Details
Department of Health and Human Services
221 State Street
Augusta, ME 04333
Phone: 207-287-3707
Fax: 207-287-3005
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/

Hospitals in Maine

Hospitals in Maine provide quality health care to the citizens of the state. The Maine hospitals provide emergency, inpatient, outpatient care and diagnostic every day to those in need. The hospitals in Maine are well equipped with state of art technology and provide committed services to the patients. Mentioned below are the topmost hospitals in Maine known for giving outstanding services to the people of the state.

Maine Medical Center

Located in Portland, Maine Medical Center is dedicated to give safe, reliable and quality care to the people. The hospital is designated as high performing in areas including child care, cancer care, cardiovascular, emergency, family birth, joint replacement and neuroscience.

Contact Details
Maine Medical Center
22 Bramhall Street
Portland, Maine 04102-3175
Phone: (207) 662-0111.
Website: http://www.mmc.org/

Central Maine Medical Center

Located in Lewiston, Central Maine Medical Center is designated as high performing in areas including Cancer Care, Cardiac & Vascular Services, Diabetes, Emergency Services, Gastroenterology and women health.

Contact Details
Central Maine Medical Center
300 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: 207-795-0111
Website: http://www.cmmc.org/

Maine General Health

Located in Augusta, Maine General Health is committed to give best medical care to the patients. The hospital is designated as high performing in areas including Cancer, Family Medicine, Heart, Orthopedics, Surgery and Women's Health.

Contact Details
MaineGeneral Health
35 Medical Center Parkway
Augusta, ME 04330
Phone: (207) 626-1000
Website: https://www.mainegeneral.org/Pages/Home.aspx

Maine Coast Memorial Hospital

Maine Coast Memorial Hospital excels in services like Cancer Care, Cardiology, Dental, Diabetes & Nutrition, Emergency Care, Maternity & Nursery, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation Services.

Contact Details
Maine Coast Memorial Hospital
50 Union Street
Ellsworth, Maine 04605
Phone: (207) 667-5311
Website: http://www.mainehospital.org

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center excels in services like Cancer Care, Cardiology, joint replacement, Emergency Care, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Urology.

Contact Details
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center
P.O. Box 291
Lewiston, Maine 04243
Phone: (207) 777-8100
Website: http://www.stmarysmaine.com/


Some notable hospitals in Maine are:

Nursing Homes in Maine

Nursing homes in Maine provide the best nursing care to the people of the state. Maine nursing homes are rated for their performance in health inspections, nurse staffing and quality of medical care. Listed below are the notable nursing homes located in Maine.

• Horizons Living and Rehabilitation Center
• Rumford Community Home
• Presque Isle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
• Caribou Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
• Victorian Villa Rehabilitation & Living Center
• Heritage Rehabilitation & Living Center
• Southridge Rehabilitation & Living Center
  
  

Maine Health Insurance

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services looks into the health insurance schemes in the state. The department strives to provide health coverage to the low income groups. It initiates many programs to assist the residents of the state to pay for the entire or part of their health care or medical costs.

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Maine Medicaid

The main Medicaid program provides health coverage to low-income parents, pregnant women, non-disabled adults, low-income seniors, non-elderly individuals with disabilities. Medicaid and CHIP provide health coverage to children.

Medicaid and CHIP typically cover a range of benefits including:

• Emergency Care
• Doctor Visits
• Hospital Care
• Immunizations
• Prescription Drugs
• Hearing
• Vision
• Dental

Know more about Maine Medicaid

Maine Medicare

Maine Medicare covers inpatient care at hospital, outpatient care, skilled nursing facility, hospice, doctor and other health care providers' services, durable medical equipment, home health care, and some preventive services.

Know more about Maine Medicare

Individual Health Insurance

Maine Individual health insurance is available from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, MEGA Life & Health Insurance Company and several health maintenance organizations. Any Maine resident who is not eligible for Medicare can buy an individual health insurance policy.

Individual Health Insurance Carriers

Maine Health Programs and Services

• Family program
• Children program
• Teens Program
• Adults Program
• Elders program
• Health Program
• Insure kids

Maine Vital Record and Health Statistics

The unit of vital records of the Maine department of health oversees and manages the collection and distribution of public health and vital statistics data in the state. Maine officially started keeping records on January 1, 1892.


How to obtain vital record

Vital Records could be obtained in person or by mail. Maine Vital Records does not accept credit cards or online orders.

• For obtaining certificates in person, walk-in request with payment by cash or check to vital records office located at 220 Capitol Street in Augusta, Maine.

• For obtaining record through mail enclose a copy of photo ID and a long, self-addressed, STAMPED envelope with the request.

The following apply for birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates

Cost of copy (birth, death, marriage and divorce): $15.00

Address:
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention
11 State House Station
220 Capitol Street
Augusta, ME 04333-0011


Maine Vital records

• Marriage Record
• Birth Record
• Divorce Record
• Death record

Contact Details
Vital Records
220 Capitol Street
11 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0011
Phone: (207) 287-3181
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/public-health-systems/data-research/vital-records/order/

Maine population quick facts

• Population, 2014: 1,330,089 ^[2]
• Population, 2013: 1,328,702
• Population, percent change, April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014: 0.1%
• Population, 2010: 1,328,361
• Persons under 5 years, percent, 2013: 4.9%
• Persons under 18 years, percent, 2013: 19.7%
• Persons 65 years and over, percent, 2013: 17.7%
• Female persons, percent, 2013: 51.0%
  
  

Leading Causes of death in Maine in 2010^[1]>

• Heart Disease: 21%
• Stroke: 5%
• Cancer: 25%
• All Others: 26%
• Chron. Low . Respiratory Disease: 6%
• Alzheimer's Disease: 4%
• Unintentional Injury: 4%
• Diabetes Mellitus: 3%
• Nephritis: 2%
• Influenza & Pneumonia: 2%
• Suicide: 1%

Get more information on various health data and statistics

Maternal Fetal and Infant Mortality Review
2014 Annual Health Report Card
Asthma Reports
HIV/AIDS/STD Data
Cancer Data
Death and Injury Data
Vital Records Data
Maine Youth Drug and Alcohol Use Survey Data
Office of Substance Abuse Published Reports

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References:

1. Leading cause of death
2. Maine population