Maine CVH Policy Inventory

To assist you or your organization with research of cardiovascular related policies in Maine, below are lists of laws and regulations in Maine that relate to cardiovascular health and our program’s priorities. Note that the lists are not all inclusive. Further, please refer to the actual statute or rule for citation purposes as language may be altered due to space limitations.

Click on the topic to access a listing of policies under that topic area.

Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Emergency Medical Services
Cardiovascular Health Disparities
Health Care Coverage
Tobacco
Nutrition
Physical Activity
Diabetes
Prescription Drugs
Miscellaneous Cardiovascular Health Related

Below are links to policy briefs from the Council of State Governments' Healthy States Initiative. While they are geared toward legislators, they also contain valuable information and resources for anyone working to advance positive Cardiovascular Health policies at many different levels. Note that the Controlling High Blood Pressure brief features information specifically about the Maine CDC's Cardiovascular Health Program and some of its initiatives!

Preventing and Treating Stroke: Legislator Policy Brief
Preventing Cardiovascular Disease: Legislator Policy Brief
Controlling High Blood Pressure: Legislator Policy Brief

For more information about policy efforts related to CVH, please contact:
Andrea Irwin, Policy Analyst with the Maine Cardiovascular Health Program (207) 622-7083.