Gold Star Standards
Breathe Easy conducts the Gold Star Standards of Excellence recognition program annually to encourage and support Maine’s healthcare organizations that are addressing smoking and tobacco use by creating and maintaining smoke and tobacco-free policies. As leaders in wellness, Maine healthcare organizations seek to optimize the health of patients and the surrounding community. Healthcare organizations provide key community support and are exemplary role models of health care excellence. Tobacco-free campus policies are examples of this commitment that benefits patients, employees, and the entire community.Congratulations to the 2025 Gold Star Standards of Excellence Awardees
48 Maine Organizations, including 13 Healthcare Organizations, are being recognized this year for their commitment to addressing tobacco use, secondhand smoke exposure, and nicotine dependence.
- Learn more about the Healthcare awardees from 2025 and previous years.
2026 Award Levels
2026 Healthcare GSSE Standards
- Platinum: 10 Standards
- Gold: 8-9 Standards
- Silver: 6-7 Standards
- Bronze: 5 Standards
Eligible Healthcare Organizations
All Maine health organizations are invited to apply, this includes but is not limited to:
- Dental Clinics
- Federally Qualified Health Centers
- Private Practices or Clinics
- School-Based Health Centers
Please follow newsletter and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) for program information.
Questions? Contact BreatheEasy@MaineHealth.org and we would be happy to assist you.