The State of Health in Maine: A 20-Year Retrospective

Authors

Erika C. Ziller PhD, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
Carly Milkowski MPH, University of Southern Maine, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
Amanda R. Burgess MPPM, University of Southern Maine, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
Barabara Leonard MPH, Maine Health Access Foundation

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

7-2021

Keywords

access, health, rural, Maine, insurance, health behaviors, MRHRC

Abstract

In acknowledgment of its 20th anniversary in 2020, the Maine Health Access Foundation collaborated with University of Southern Maine faculty and staff to prepare this review of health and health care access in Maine over the past 20 years. In addition to telling a story about Maine’s demographic and health care landscape, this document provides data to celebrate the state’s accomplishments and identify ongoing and emerging areas of health concern. Some challenges, such as health care affordability, reflect broad national trends as well as Maine-specific concerns. Other data points illustrate disproportionate access challenges experienced by certain members of our communities, including individuals with low income or mental health challenges; those working for small business; Black, Indigenous and other populations of color; and, sexual and gender minorities.

Comments

Report Design: Louisa Munk, MPH

Funding Organization

Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF)

Recommended Citation

Ziller, E., Milkowski, C. M., Burgess, A. R., & Leonard, B. (2021). The State of Health in Maine: A 20-Year Retrospective. https://mehaf.org/wp-content/uploads/20th-Anniversary-Data-Book.pdf