Downeast Public Health Council

06/12/2026

This Month Start Taking Charge of your Brain Health--
💜Follow these 10 healthy habits for your brain
💜Attend the Alzheimer's Disease and Brain Awareness Month virtual series

06/12/2026

Based on evidence there are 6 health conditions and behaviors that increase the risk for cognitive decline and may also increase the risk of dementia:
1. Midlife obesity
2. Midlife hypertension
3. Physical inactivity
4. Smoking
5. Poor sleep

06/12/2026

In Maine, almost 30 thousand people live with Alzheimer's Disease and 17% of people aged 45 years and older have subjective cognitive decline.
In our Downeast region--9.8% of those 65 years and older had AD in Hancock County and 9.6% in Washington County.

06/12/2026

June is Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month
Early detection of Alzheimer's Disease can empower individuals and families!
Register and attend the virtual panel discussion on June 15th to learn more about the Power of Early Detection: https://alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y_NEfdjSTP6nFBH2m0Gwqg #/registration

06/08/2026

Be prepared for the Atlantic Hurricane Season:
1. Prepare an emergency kit
2. Create a family communication plan.
3. Know your surroundings
Read more here: https://www.maine.gov/mema/news/maine-emergency-management-agency-mema-encourages-preparedness-atlantic-hurricane-season-mon

Today marks the beginning of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which extends through November 30. The National Hurricane Center and NOAA outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season predicts a below-normal season, but it only takes one storm making landfall to have significant impacts. Read our press release for more information: https://www.maine.gov/mema/news/maine-emergency-management-agency-mema-encourages-preparedness-atlantic-hurricane-season-mon

06/05/2026

🌿Community gardens can improve the health of residents, fight social isolation, become a source of food and enhance community connectedness by encouraging physical activity, engagement and socialization.
🌱These gardens can support healthy aging and foster community resiliency.
🪴The AARP toolkit provides guidance about starting and sustaining community gardens and explain its value:https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/livable-communities/tool-kits-resources/2023/AARP%20Creating%20Community%20Gardens%20for%20People%20of%20All%20Ages-singles-042623.pdf

06/01/2026

June is Men's Health Month. Did you know that men are less likely than women to have health insurance?

➡Take a step to protect yourself this month by applying to MaineCare at www.MyMaineConnection.gov. For more ways to apply, visit MaineCare.gov.

06/01/2026

Men die an average of five years earlier than women, these differences can not be explained by biology alone, as men exhibit some behaviors that puts them at risk for certain conditions and injuries.

06/01/2026

June is Men’s Health Month🧔
This Men’s Health Awareness month, we would like to spread the word about the resource available for any man that has been impacted by cancer whether you are a cancer patient, a survivor or a caregiver you can be a part of Man Up to Cancer’s Maine Chapter that is hosting a free afternoon meetup and open house on June 6th. This event is designed to help men avoid isolation during the cancer journey.
Learn more: https://manuptocancer.org/

05/26/2026

If left untreated, hepatitis B and hepatitis C can damage your liver and even lead to liver cancer. This , learn more about prevention, testing, and treatment. Testing is recommended at least once in your lifetime: https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis-awareness/about/index.html