PFAS Information for Maine Health-Care Providers
This page provides Maine health-care providers with up-to-date information and practical tools on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) to help address patient concerns about this increasingly prominent environmental health issue.
PFAS-REACH (Research, Education, and Action for Community Health), in partnership with Silent Spring Institute, leverages researcher-community partnerships to address health concerns related to PFAS in drinking water. The project develops evidence-based tools and materials to support both clinicians and affected communities.
Quick Access Resources
Medical Screening Guidance (PDFs):
Tip: Print and keep these guides at your desk for easy reference!
PFAS Blood Testing: Information for Maine Clinicians
Further Readings
Free resource from the National Academies for in-depth clinical guidance.
Educational Video
Health Education and Guidance on PFAS Exposure
Watch the hour-long presentation to learn about:
- Understanding environmental risk factors
- Recognizing and assessing PFAS exposure
- Current federal screening recommendations
- Prevention and follow-up strategies
Stay informed
Join the Clinician Listserv: Receive updates about PFAS in clinical practice and take action to improve patient care by sending an email to listserv@list.msu.edu. In the body of the email, put “subscribe pfasinpatientcare your name,” replacing ‘your name’ with your actual name and credentials. For example, “subscribe pfasinpatientcare Elizabeth Friedman, MD, MPH.”
Downloadable content
The content in the PDF below was compiled from all of the links and resources above. It provides all of the information in one place for ease of printing and binding.