News & Updates

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Former attorney general Steve Rowe, Bingham program's Karen Heck and Maine CDC director Sheila Pinnett, MD at opening session of HLD V in Hallowell. Steve and Karen briefed class on adverse childhood experiences, the focus for this year's practicum projects.

Health Disparities Ambassadors

Health Disparities Ambassadors Program:
Kicking off an exciting new opportunity for HLD Alumni

Twenty one new Ambassadors gathered in Bar Harbor for initial training with Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Foundation’s Culture Insight, the Maine Office of Minority Health, and the Maine Community Foundation. Over the next 15 months, these Ambassadors will be leading various projects across Maine to reduce the impact of health disparities.

A Wet Time at Outward Bound

HLD V Class Members in October at Outward Bound aka Slicker City.

Catherine Ryder keeps a good attitude despite the rain.

HLD V at First Gathering September 2011

We are pleased to welcome the newest members to the growing list of Maine's Health Leaders.