Posted on March 27, 2009 by Joe Bornstein

Girls' Day At The State House

On March 19, 2009, the Maine Women’s Policy Center invited 100 eighth grade girls to Augusta to participate in the 13th annual Girls' Day at the State House. The students joined nearly 60 volunteers, lobbyists, and legislators for a day of hands-on learning about the intricacies of the Maine government.

The eighth graders had the opportunity to meet with state legislative, participate in a mock public hearing and press conference, explore the State House, and meet other like-minded girls interested in politics.

Held each March to commemorate Women’s History Month, Girls’ Day at the State House teaches young girls about the legislative process and the important role women play in shaping public policy. The underlying theme of the day is to give a diverse group of girls the opportunity to learn how they can have a future impact in the policymaking process of Maine, as well as an immediate impact in their communities throughout the state.

The Maine Women’s Policy Center was founded in 1990 and strives to increase economic, social, and political opportunities for women and girls through public policy and leadership development. With their focus set on economic security, civil rights, freedom from violence, and secure health care and reproductive rights, the center seeks to break down any biases and barriers that still exist against women in society today. Currently, seventy percent of the Maine Legislative is male.

At the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein we know well the result of hard work and a good education. With three female attorneys and nearly forty other female legal professionals on staff, we are proud to support the efforts of the Maine Women’s Policy Center and its annual Girls' Day at the State House.

Happy 30th Anniversary Maine Women’s Policy Center. May you continue to influence the young girls of today and help shape the future of tomorrow.

For more information on the Maine Women’s Policy Center and the Girls' Day at the State House, please visit: www.mainewomenspolicycenter.org.
 

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Posted on October 10, 2008 by Joe Bornstein

Free Screening Offered For Women With No Insurance

In celebration of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Southern Maine Medical Center and Leavitt’s Mill Health Center will be hosting free healthcare screening days for women ages 40 to 64 who have limited or no insurance. The screenings will include mammograms, pap tests, and clinical examinations. 

Two free clinics will be offered to the general public:

  • The first on Thursday October 16th from 9am to 3pm, starting with exams at the Leavitt’s Mill facility in Buxton, followed by the breast exam at the SMMC Diagnostic and Therapy Center in Saco.
  • The second on Saturday November 1st from 8am to 12pm at the SMMC Women’s Center in Biddeford. 

According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 184,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer each year, with approximately 1000 in Maine alone. The Southern Maine Medical Center is encouraging all women to be screened, and is generously donating their time and resources to help educate women of all ages.

For more information on the free healthcare screening, please visit www.smmcvisitingnurses.org, or to schedule an appointment call 985-1028.

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