MIDCOAST DCC MEETING

September 11, 2012Rockport, Maine

Mosquitoborne Diseases◦ Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) ◦ West Nile virus (WNV) ◦ Testing for arboviral illness when presenting with

unexplained encephalitis, meningitis, or fever greater than 100.4°F

◦ For more info, http://go.usa.gov/GoT Ongoing Pertussis(Whooping Cough)

Outbreak◦ As of August 30th 441 likely or confirmed cases◦ For more info, www.mainepublichealth.gov

News from Maine CDC

◦ National Childhood Obesity Awareness Monthhttp://go.usa.gov/ryuC

◦ National Fruit and Veggies - More Matters Monthhttp://go.usa.gov/ryth

September Public Health Observances

September 29th Medication Take Back Day◦ HMPs are once again assisting with the national

effort contact your local HMP for drop-off sites in your County

October 3rd Southern Maine Regional Resource Center Collaborative Meeting◦ 8am-12pm Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport ◦ hospitals and health facilities register at

smmc.org

Upcoming Events and Activities

October 17th Maine Public Health Association Annual Meeting ◦ Augusta Civic Center For more info &to register:

http://www.mainepublichealth.org/ November 13th Midcoast DCC meeting

◦ Mental Health Forum, State Health Assessment November 13th Maine CDC’s Infectious

Disease Conference.◦ Augusta Civic Center For more info &to register:

http://adcarecdc.neias.org/infectiousdisease/

Upcoming Events and Activites

Thank you and enjoy the rest of the Summit!

Charles Dwyer Midcoast Public Health District Liaison 207-596-4278 Charles.Dwyer@Maine.Gov

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