Focusing on the health of our communities isn鈥檛 just a good thing to do; it鈥檚 the right thing to do. Health and well-being extends far beyond the medical center, and is strongly determined by the communities and places where we live, work, and play. Maine Medical Center is committed to reaching out into our communities to improve access to healthcare and to decrease health disparities.
To learn more about these and other ways to partner with AOA体育平台 Maine Medical Center (MHMMC)to improve the health of our communities, please contact Aislinn White at [email protected].
The Learning Collaborative was established by MHMMC, Preble Street, and additional community partners in January 2017 to bridge identified gaps in health care services for people who are experiencing homelessness in Portland. The Learning Collaborative鈥檚 mission is to improve access to care, and educate the next generation of health care providers on the needs of vulnerable populations.
A public health crisis of this magnitude requires a concerted effort to help pregnant women, uninsured people, and others who are suffering from opioid use disorder. AOA体育平台 is committed to a multi-pronged approach centering on integrated treatment, provider education and shared resources so that fewer families suffer the devastating pain of losing a loved one to this epidemic.
To bring evidence-based strategies for healthy living into early care and education programs, schools, out-of-school programs and health care practices, Let's Go's community engagement initiative is working with communities to create environments that support healthy choices throughout Maine and Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Planned Giving at MHMMC
Through planned giving, you can maximize your philanthropic impact while reducing your tax burden, generating income for retirement, and providing for your loved ones after you鈥檙e gone.
Special Projects and Funds for Fostering Community Health
Donors who wish to designate gifts toward a special project or fund have a variety of options. We have included a sampling of opportunities below for you.
Let's Go! supports initiatives that promote policy, systems, and environmental changes that facilitate healthy eating and active living (HEAL). To donate now, visit our and choose the Let's Go fund from the drop down.
MHMMC-Preble Street Learning Collaborative was established by MHMMC, Preble Street, and additional community partners in January 2017 to bridge identified gaps in health care services for people who are experiencing homelessness in Portland. Funds are used in graduate medical education planning and operation of this health clinic for vulnerable populations. To donate now, visit the .
Maine Lung Cancer Coalition Fund supports Maine Lung Cancer Coalition鈥檚 efforts to build an infrastructure of education, prevention and early detection to effectively address the problem of lung cancer and save lives. To donate now, visit the .
Opioid Use Disorder Support Fund helps provide general support services and medical treatment options for those who struggle with opioid use disorder, particularly the underserved. To donate now, visit the .
UPHill Journeys is a program started by patients and caregivers to support and sustain the local pulmonary arterial hypertension community on the journey toward finding a cure. To donate now, visit our .
For more information, please contact Aislinn White who can work closely with you to ensure your philanthropic intentions are achieved.