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This is a new page devoted to Health Issues: A. The Donald S Walker Health Center’s office hours are Monday -Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The telephone number is: 207-589-4509 and the fax 207-589-3104The Provider is Christopher Walker, NP. The Center provides a full range of adult and pediatric primary care services, counseling, patient education and diagnostic testing. The Center is a participating site of the Maine Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Program and Cub Care that offers low-cost health and dental insurance for families with children. DSWHC is Medicare and Medicaid certified and participates in most health insurance plans. The link to the website is: http://www.wchi.com/Donald%20S%20Walker%20Health%20Center.html  B. Are you driving yourself, a friend, or family member who is covered by MaineCare to medical appointments?                                You may be eligible for mileage reimbursement! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Call COASTAL TRANS about Family & Friends mileage reimbursement for MaineCare patients DAMARISCOTTA DISPATCH: 563-5555 OR 800-444-6207 OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.COASTALTRANS.ORG   This is looking like a very active tick year.  Here are some useful tips. LYME DISEASE   Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in Maine and the second most commonly reported reportable infectious disease in Maine. Ticks are already active, and we expect the number of Lyme disease cases to increase as the weather continues to get warmer. Maine CDC issued this press release in recognition of Lyme Disease Awareness Month.   This Health Alert for clinicians has important information on reporting requirements and treatment for Lyme disease.   Follow these links for more information on Lyme disease in Maine or recently signed legislation to expand Lyme disease awareness in Maine.   Tick Tips Tick Removal