We are pleased to announce that Todd O’Brien, DPM, has joined the medical staff of PCHC’s Helen Hunt Health Center, 242 Brunswick Street, Old Town. Dr. O’Brien’s practice centers on all aspects of high-quality podiatric care. Dr. O’Brien received his undergraduate degree from Bates College and his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree from Scholl College of […]
New hospitals and health care providers join successful, cutting-edge federal initiative that cuts costs and puts patients at the center of their care – Medicare accountable care organization initiatives to improve how the health system cares for patients Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced 121 new participants – representing 49 states […]
We are pleased to announce that Felicity Homsted, PharmD, BCPS, Chief Pharmacy Officer, was recognized December 7th by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) for her exceptional leadership and advocacy for patients and the profession of Pharmacy. The ASHP Political Action Committee recognized Dr. Homsted during the Midyear Residency Showcase in New Orleans, Louisiana, in […]
We are pleased to announce that Laurie Yntema, MD, has joined the medical staff of PCHC’s Community Care & Geriatrics, whose multi provider team serves patients in area nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, or for in-home visits. Dr. Yntema’s practice centers on all aspects of high-quality geriatric care. Dr. Yntema received her undergraduate degree from Swarthmore […]
We are pleased to announce that Maggy Lespinasse, MD, has joined the medical staff of PCHC’s Penobscot Pediatrics, 1068 Union Street, Bangor. Dr. Lespinasse’s practice centers on all aspects of high-quality pediatric medical care, including patient physicals and acute visits. Dr. Lespinasse received her undergraduate degree from York College of the City University of New […]
PCHC’s Hope House Health & Living Center, in collaboration with the Hammond Street Congregational Church and the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter, will sponsor the Homeless Vigil at Hammond Street Congregational Church, 28 High Street, Bangor on Tuesday, December 22nd. Please join us in remembering those who passed away in homelessness this year. Event Details Date: […]
We are pleased to announce that David Rawcliffe, DO, has joined the medical staff of PCHC’s Brewer Medical Center, 735 Wilson Street, Brewer. Dr. Rawcliffe’s practice centers on all aspects of high-quality medical care, including patient physicals, acute visits, and health care maintenance, for people of all ages. Dr. Rawcliffe received undergraduate degrees in Zoology/Genetics and […]
Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) is pleased to announce that the Trustees of the Plum Creek Foundation recently awarded a $5,000 grant to help fund a HVAC Installation Project at Jackman Community Health Center. Jackman Community Health Center is located at 376 Main Street, Jackman, and is staffed by Patricia Doyle, MD, and Anna Babiarz, […]
PCHC has been recognized as a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization. This is the fifth year in a row that PCHC has earned this recognition. The honor is given to facilities that […]
PCHC is pleased to announce that Vernon Trip Gardner, III, MD, PCHC’s Chief Psychiatric Officer, is the 2015 recipient of the Dorothea Dix Award. The Dorothea Dix Award is given to those dedicated to promoting recovery and improving the quality of life of people living with mental illness or mental disabilities. The award was presented to […]