Health Education
Health education is just as important as routine check-ups and medical care. The more you know, the easier it is to make better choices each day and take control of your health beyond the doctor's office. MaineHealth is here to help.
Empower Yourself with Health Information
- Browse our free online lending library. We have a variety of free eBooks and audio books that you can borrow and read on your smartphone, computer or tablet. Contact us for a library card number and password. Learn more about our lending library.
- Take a class. We offer hundreds of classes on important health topics such as:
Search for an in-person class in your local community or join an online class and participate from home. Most classes are free. View all classes.
- Search for health information. Healthwise is an online health resource library. Use it to find trusted information on health conditions and find answers to common health questions about topics such as:
Let's Go!
The Let's Go! childhood obesity prevention program has been implemented across the MaineHealth system to help increase healthy eating and physical activity.
Help to quit smoking
Smoking doesn't just hurt the tobacco user. Secondhand smoke is a big problem for loved ones, too.
Understanding diabetes
Our providers offer care for diabetes, thyroid diseases, and other endocrine conditions.