Maine was ranked number one in the nation in safety in 1998. The 7th lowest property crime rate in the country. Maine healthcare providers are utilizing ISDN and Video Conferencing technology to support a telemedicine application. This is bringing medical expertise from urban areas to distant and rural areas of the state. Maine people have access to advanced technology, such as MRI and CAT-scan, in fixed sites and in mobile units for smaller communities.
Maine provides intrastate transportation for patient movement, including fixed-wing aircraft.
Board-certified emergency physicians can be found even in remote communities. The Maine Medical Assessment Foundation is a national model for advancing the quality of statewide health care. The August Civic Center offers convention facilities seating up to 7,000. Galleries, theaters and museums scattered throughout the region offer a wide range of cultural events.