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KeepMEWellKeepMEWell

Engaging the Public in their Health

www.KeepMEWell.org

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BackgroundBackground

Legislation enacted into law 2009:

• Public health infrastructure with eight public health districts

• Resource toolkit for uninsured• Health risk assessment• Annual report card on health status

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Goals of KeepMEWell.orgGoals of KeepMEWell.org

To assist Maine residents, especially those who are uninsured, underinsured, or experiencing health disparities to: • Assess their risk for chronic disease.• Receive feedback that promotes action

to address identified health risks.• Link to local community resources that

assist residents in taking action to lower their risk for disease and improve their health.

• Link uninsured and underinsured residents to healthcare services at no cost or sliding scale cost.

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KeepMEWell.org KeepMEWell.org

Two main components:

• Confidential assessmento Provides personalized report based on

zip code • Low cost health care services toolo Searchable database to look for

healthcare services at no or sliding scale cost

o Information on how to get affordable health insurance and help paying for healthcare

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HMP KeepMEWell.org HMP KeepMEWell.org ActivitiesActivities

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ContactsContacts

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