kennebunkport public health department

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Thursday, February 9 at 9:30 am. In Case of Emergency, What to Expect When You Call for an Ambulance

Presenters Dean Auriemma, KEMS Public Relations and James Stockman, Chair of the KEMS Board of Directors, will provide information on when to call an ambulance, what to expect when it arrives and more.

FMI please call (207) 967-2778.

POLYPHARMACY PROGRAM

Are you aware that if you take five or more medications daily you are at an increased risk of unintentional consequences?  Please join us on Wednesday, March 29 @ 9:00 am in the Community Room for a very important program on Polypharmacy. 

Sydney Springer, Pharm.D., MS, BCPS, BCGP, is an Assistant Professor at the University of New England School of Pharmacy.  She will be here to discuss ways you can prevent the risks of medication consequences and how to become a more informed health consumer. 

This program is hosted by the Kennebunkport Public Health Department and Graves Library.  Light refreshments will be served.

AVOIDING ISOLATION – JUNE 29 @ 9:30 AM

 

Did you know that the Kennebunkport Health Department is celebrating its 75th year in service to the community?  As part of the celebration, they are hosting monthly discussions held here at Graves Library.  For the June 29 session, Officer Candice Simeoni (head of elder crimes at the Kennebunk Police Department), Detective Cory Tardif (Kennebunkport Police Department) and a YCEATF member will talk about resources in our community for staying engaged and active to avoid isolation. Light refreshments will be served.

COGNITIVE DECLINE – MAY 25 @ 9:30 AM

 

Did you know that the Kennebunkport Health Department is celebrating its 75th year in service to the community?  As part of the celebration, they are hosting monthly discussions held here at Graves Library.  For the May 25th session, Officer Candice Simeoni (head of elder crimes at the Kennebunk Police Department), Detective Cory Tardif (Kennebunkport Police Department) and Adam Hartwigs (York County Public Health Liaison for the Maine CDC) will talk about what cognitive decline means and why this impairment is a risk factor for victimization.  This session will also introduce ways to help family members with cognitive impairment and recognize the responsibilities of the caregivers.  Light refreshments will be served.

FINANCIAL CRIMES – APRIL 27 @ 9:30 AM

Did you know that the Kennebunkport Health Department is celebrating its 75th year in service to the community?  As part of the celebration, they are hosting monthly discussions held here at Graves Library.  For the April 27th session, Officer Candice Simeoni (head of elder crimes at the Kennebunk Police Deparment), Detective Cory Tardif (Kennebunkport Police Department) and a YCEATF member from Kennebunk Savings Bank will be at the Library to help arm you with the right tools to prevent these crimes from happening to you!  Light refreshments will be served.