MCD Global Health
LightNews LightNews
banner
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
MCD Global Health
@mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
68 followers 67 following 340 posts
Improving the health and well-being of people worldwide through enduring, high-quality, cost-effective, and universally accessible public health solutions! Learn more: mcd.org
📍Headquarters: Hallowell, Maine, U.S.
Posts Replies Media Videos
Pinned
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
MCD Global Health @mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social · 4h
Our latest newsletter is out! 🎉 This issue features our 60th anniversary, new Healthy Aging Specialty Track for CHWs, conferences, and more! Read what we’ve been up to: https://loom.ly/f-_SjoU

💌 Subscribe to get updates right to your inbox: https://loom.ly/UGQVxXI #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth
green and yellow graphic with envelope graphic in middle and MCD logo. Text: read our latest newsletter! Latest updates from MCD
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
Our latest newsletter is out! 🎉 This issue features our 60th anniversary, new Healthy Aging Specialty Track for CHWs, conferences, and more! Read what we’ve been up to: https://loom.ly/f-_SjoU

💌 Subscribe to get updates right to your inbox: https://loom.ly/UGQVxXI #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth
green and yellow graphic with envelope graphic in middle and MCD logo. Text: read our latest newsletter! Latest updates from MCD
October 8, 2026 at 12:02 PM
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
📣 Many organizations serving rural Maine communities are making big strides in modernizing electronic medical records (EMR) through the Maine Rural Health Transformation Program!

👉 Learn more about Maine's EMR modernization progress: https://loom.ly/Do4fvFw #RuralHealth #HealthInnovation #RHTP
Photo of female provider showing something on a tablet screen to a female patient in a clinical setting. Blue banner at top with text: Advancing rural healthcare across maine. 55 organizations | 206 emr modernization projects | 26+ EMR venders | $29.4M requested. Check mcd.org/rhtp for updates.
October 7, 2026 at 2:34 PM
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
In August, MCD's Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment (CCST) project in Equatorial Guinea conducted supportive supervision visits to help ensure that women continue to receive high-quality services. Learn more: https://loom.ly/pdEVQBA #GlobalHealth #WomensHealth #CervicalCancerPrevention
Photo of a woman in scrubs talking to a room of women in a patio-like setting. Graphic of Equatorial Guinea outline. Text: Cervical Cancer. Strengthening cervical cancer care in equatorial guinea. Quality improvement visits help ensure women continue to receive high-quality cervical cancer screening and treatment services.
October 6, 2026 at 5:02 PM
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
As MCD celebrates its diamond anniversary, we're reflecting on people, communities & partnerships that helped create public health impact across continents & generations. 💎 Watch our video & celebrate with us: https://youtu.be/iE28YFojulI?si=wZq1qHd5dhEsb7Hm #MCD60 #GlobalHealth #CommunityImpact
MCD Celebrates 60 Years of Impact
MCD Global Health
youtu.be
October 6, 2026 at 12:01 PM
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
We're having a great time at the Maine Public Health Association Annual Conference today! 🎉

As the conference's sole Gold Sponsor, we're excited to connect with public health professionals, share ideas, and support this incredible event. Learn more: https://loom.ly/GYfVJ_E #MPHA2026 #PublicHealth
Two women standing behind an exhibit booth at a conference with MCD Global Health 60 years logo around them.
October 1, 2026 at 3:03 PM
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
📣 Our new Healthy Aging Specialty Track for Community Health Workers is now available on MCD Learn! This new series includes 10 modules designed to help CHWs build knowledge and skills to support healthy aging 👉 https://loom.ly/spvEDkQ #HealthyAging #PublicHealth
Photo of CHW with older woman looking at tablet. Text: Healthy Aging Specialty Track for CHWs NOW AVAILABLE ON MCD LEARN Access the FREE learning track and explore what it really takes to help people age well!
October 1, 2026 at 12:02 PM
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
🚨 TOMORROW! If you work with older adults, support community health, or are interested in healthy aging, you won't want to miss this FREE webinar on September 30!

Register now and save your spot: 👉 https://loom.ly/hU6dZp0 #HealthyAging #CHWs #CommunityHealthWorker #PublicHealth #AgingWell
Two women, one a younger community health worker holding a tablet, and the other an older lady smiling at the tablet. Text: register now! healthy aging specialty track for CHWs Launching Wednesday, Sept. 30 | Noon ET | Live on Zoom Get a sneak peek at the learning track and explore what it really takes to help people age well!
September 29, 2026 at 12:01 PM
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
📣 MCD staff are gearing up to present at conferences across the U.S., sharing insights, lessons learned, and more!

Attending one of the listed conferences? Come find us 👉 https://loom.ly/GYfVJ_E

#APHA2026 #TropMed26 #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #ASTMH #MPHA2026
Photo of man presenting a poster at a conference with purple banner and text: FIND MCD AT UPCOMING CONFERENCES
September 28, 2026 at 5:22 PM
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
📞➡️💻 From telephones and satellite networks to telehealth, digital health, and AI, we've spent decades finding new ways to connect people to care. Explore MCD's telehealth journey: https://loom.ly/47o-RAU #TelehealthAwarenessWeek #TelehealthIsHealth
Three older looking photos black and white of people looking/touching old computers to use for telehealth. Text: explore mcd's 60 year history with telehealth
September 24, 2026 at 12:02 PM
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
Join us in welcoming Anush Seyranyan as our new Chief Financial Officer! 🎉 A seasoned finance leader with a strong background in global health and international development, Anush makes complex financial decisions clearer and helps organizations thrive: https://loom.ly/1IcmOuc #PublicHealth
Photo of woman with short hair smiling at camera. Green and yellow graphics with text: MCD welcomes new CFO! Anush Seyranyan, CPA, MBA
September 23, 2026 at 5:02 PM
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
📣 @northeasttrc.bsky.social has added resources to their website on how to successfully navigate telehealth! Learn everything you need to know from telehealth policy and clinical settings more: https://loom.ly/1p6buGs #TelehealthAwarenessWeek #TelehealthIsHealth
Blue graphic with image of faded laptop in background. Telehealth awareness week logo and NETRC logo. Text: Navigating telehealth is easier than you think! Visiting the NETRC's new resources! netrc.org
September 23, 2026 at 12:01 PM
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
For 15 years @northeasttrc.bsky.social has called MCD home! As one of 14 funded telehealth resource centers in the U.S., NETRC helps expand access to healthcare for rural/underserved communities: https://loom.ly/Sl6rjGk #TelehealthAwarenessWeek #TelehealthIsHealth
Photo of NETRC team standing in front of a large U.S. map that shows the different TRCs across the country. Blue background with yellow headline text: Celebrating 15 years at MCD. White small text: as one of only 14 telehealth resource centers in the U.S., the Northeast Telehealth Resource Center expands access to care through telehealth across the Northeast.
September 22, 2026 at 12:02 PM
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
📣 If your organization works with rural Maine communities, then join an info session for digital health funding opportunities under Maine Rural Health Transformation Program!

🗓️ Noon (ET) TOMORROW, Sept. 22

👉 Click to learn more and sign up today: https://loom.ly/dHv-m40 #Telehealth
Photo of woman using a tablet with a red heart beat, phone and the word 'telehealth' shown on the screen. Red, blue, and yellow graphic with Maine RHTP logo and text: UPCOMING INFO SESSION. Upcoming funding opps: digital health initiative. Happening tomorrow Sept. 22, noon-1 p.m. ET virtual via Teams
September 21, 2026 at 5:02 PM
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
What does your team need to know about MOUD? In this #MOUDInMinutes video, MCD's Michaela Fascione introduces Karen Prazar who breaks down methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, tackles common misconceptions, and discusses the importance of meeting people where they're at: https://loom.ly/2Qqvu80
September 21, 2026 at 12:02 PM
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
Join us on Sept. 30 for a free webinar on healthy aging!

Hear from CHWs, trainers, and experts in healthy aging work, connect with peers, and get a first look at the new Healthy Aging Specialty Track for CHWs.

👉 Register today: https://loom.ly/hU6dZp0 #HealthyAging #PublicHealth #AgingWell
Two women, one a younger community health worker holding a tablet, and the other an older lady smiling at the tablet. Text: register now! healthy aging specialty track for CHWs Launching Wednesday, Sept. 30 | Noon ET | Live on Zoom Get a sneak peek at the learning track and explore what it really takes to help people age well!
September 18, 2026 at 12:02 PM
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
📣 MCD is hosting 2 info sessions for digital health funding opportunities through Maine Rural Health Transformation Program!

🔹Noon (ET) TOMORROW, September 17, & Tuesday, September 22

👉 Sign up today: https://loom.ly/GCHbYpU #PublicHealth #DigitalHealth #Telehealth #VirtualHealth #MaineHealth
yellow, blue and red graphic with Maine rural health transformation program logo at top. Text: UPCOMING INFO SESSIONS. upcoming funding opportunities: digital health initiatives. Happening tomorrow, sept. 17 noon-1 p.m. ET virtual via Teams. happening Tuesday sept 22, noon-1 p.m. ET virtual via microsoft teams
September 16, 2026 at 7:02 PM
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
🚨 Happening TOMORROW, September 17 🚨: Don't miss this great webinar (details below) 👇

#OralHealth #DentalHygienists #AccessToCare #DentalCare
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social MCD Global Health @mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social · 29d
Join CareQuest Institute for Oral Health and MCD as expert speakers, including MCD's Courtney Vannah, explore how silver diamine fluoride can improve access to care and promote efficient, sustainable care delivery.

👉 Register for this free webinar and earn 1 CE credit: https://loom.ly/v2XJ9V8
Blue graphic with 3 people in circle frames. Text: webinar Silver diamine fluoride in action: evidence and implementation. Thursday, Sept. 17 7-8 p.m. ET 1 CE credit.
September 16, 2026 at 5:32 PM
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
Collecting data wasn't the challenge. Getting it into the hands of people making decisions in the field was. See how our Bioko Island Malaria Elimination Project is using Power BI and Icon Map Pro to turn data into action: https://loom.ly/vRsveVw #GlobalHealth #DataForGood
September 16, 2026 at 12:02 PM
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
Through a collaboration between MCD, Children's Oral Health Network of Maine, and University of Maine at Augusta, dental hygienists across Maine are gaining skills, tools & support needed to expand care capacity & reach more patients in their communities: https://loom.ly/BjCliVw #AccessToCare
Photo of three women in scrubs and masks/gloves looking at camera with dental chair in room. Blue graphic with quote: "Dental hygienists are disease prevention specialists, and by offering services like minimally invasive cavity management to their patients, they have the capability to drastically improve the health of our communities and ease the dental disease burden." Courtney Vannah, Senior Program Manager MCD's Oral Health Initiatives
September 15, 2026 at 12:02 PM
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
📢 Funding opportunities are coming soon through Maine's Rural Health Transformation Program! Organizations serving rural communities in Maine will have opportunities to improve access to care and strengthen rural health systems: https://loom.ly/dHv-m40 #RuralHealth #Telehealth #DigitalHealth
Blue, yellow and red graphic with a photo on left side of trees changing to yellow in fall in rural Maine. Icons of state of Maine, calendar and clock, and smartphone with health cross on screen. Maine RHTP logo. Text: Funding opportunities coming soon! For organizations serving rural communities in Maine. Join an upcoming info session: Noon (ET), Sept. 17 and 22 virtual via Teams. Opportunities will include: Telehealth expansion Patient-facing digital tools Remote-patient monitoring Provider-to-provider consultations Digital therapeutics
September 14, 2026 at 5:02 PM
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
When Titi Monte visited a screening clinic in Equatorial Guinea, she had no symptoms. Yet a routine cervical cancer screening revealed a precancerous lesion that could have become life-threatening. Because it was detected early, she received treatment that same day: https://loom.ly/82wy1v0
September 14, 2026 at 12:01 PM
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
📣 Join community health workers, trainers, and healthy aging experts from across the U.S. for a conversation on healthy aging and get a first look at MCD's new Healthy Aging Specialty Track for CHWs!

📅 Noon (ET), Sept. 30, Zoom | 👉 Reserve your spot: https://loom.ly/J_AN5Ig #HealthyAgingMonth
Photo of community health worker helping an older woman with a tablet while smiling. Text: New. Launching Wednesday, Sept. 30, noon ET live on zoom. Healthy Aging Specialty Track for CHWs. Healthy aging is CHW work. We’ve built something new for CHWs, and we’re launching it with a conversation. Join CHWs and aging experts to explore what it really takes to help people age well and get a first look at the new track! Red megaphone and yellow graphics
September 11, 2026 at 12:02 PM
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
Suicide can affect every one of us. By raising awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging action, we can help reduce the instances of suicide around the world 🧡. 👉 Learn more: https://loom.ly/xgnuUnw #WSPD2026 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
dark blue graphic with orange and yellow text in a text bubble: every conversation, no matter how small, contributes to a more supportive and understanding society. September 10. World suicide prevention day.
September 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
Join CareQuest Institute for Oral Health and MCD as expert speakers, including MCD's Courtney Vannah, explore how silver diamine fluoride can improve access to care and promote efficient, sustainable care delivery.

👉 Register for this free webinar and earn 1 CE credit: https://loom.ly/v2XJ9V8
Blue graphic with 3 people in circle frames. Text: webinar Silver diamine fluoride in action: evidence and implementation. Thursday, Sept. 17 7-8 p.m. ET 1 CE credit.
September 9, 2026 at 12:02 PM
mcdglobalhealth.bsky.social
Register for the Maine Public Health Association's 2026 Annual Conference! Join #publichealth professionals and leaders from across Maine and New England for a day of learning, collaboration, and innovative ideas to support healthier communities.

🔗 https://loom.ly/Qtekrw4 #MPHA2026
Blue graphic with text: maine public health association 2026 annual conference nourish to flourish: cultivating healthy communities for today and the future. october 1, 2026, augusta civic center. MPHA and university of Maine institute of medicine logos.
September 8, 2026 at 3:49 PM