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PCHC Labor Day Hours

All PCHC locations and offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day, on Sept. 7, 2020. Patients seeking medical attention will still be able to visit all of our walk-in care locations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Likewise, PCHC pharmacy locations will also be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Look below […]

Penobscot Community Health Care Recognized as Leader in Health Care Equality

BANGOR, Maine, Aug. 31, 2020 – Penobscot Community Healthcare, historically committed to providing broad access to quality healthcare, has been named an “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. PCHC is one of only two organizations in Maine and 495 nationwide to receive the honor in a survey released Monday. A […]

PCHC Celebrates National Health Center Week 2020

The 2020 National Health Center Week is scheduled for August 9 to August 15. Throughout the week PCHC will post information about our services and will celebrate the patients and staff that make our health center so special. Be sure to check back throughout the week to stay up to date on our National Health […]

Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging RFP for PCHC

RFP Diversity Inclusion Belonging RFP Attachment 2 RFP Attachment 3 Penobscot Community Health Center, Inc. (“PCHC”) requests proposals from entities who are in the business of offering workforce assessment, training, and educational services in the areas of diversity, inclusion, and belonging as further described in this RFP. PCHC is a nonprofit, Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation […]

RFP for Coding & Billing Compliance Auditing Services Announced – Extended Deadline 7/31

Penobscot Community Health Care request proposals from entities who are in the business of offering coding & billing compliance auditing services as described in the Request for Proposal (RFP). Only Bidders with experience in conducting coding and billing compliance audits for FQHCs may respond to this RFP. Proposals will be accepted until 5:00 PM EST, July 31, […]

VIDEO: Florida Atlantic University Demonstrates Mask Effectiveness

Ever wondered if the mask you wear actually helps? Or if different masks are more effective than others? Thanks to a video released by researchers at Florida Atlantic University, viewers can now see how far aerosolized droplets travel when we cough and how different masks limit the projection.

PCHC Independence Day Weekend Holiday Hours

All of us at PCHC want to wish you a happy and safe Fourth of July holiday. Remember to practice safe social distancing and wear a mask when out in public. Participating PCHC locations will be open for normal business hours with most walk-In care facilities and pharmacies open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on […]

RFP for Coding & Billing Compliance Auditing Services Announced – Deadline 7/24/20

Penobscot Community Health Care request proposals from entities who are in the business of offering coding & billing compliance auditing services as described in the Request for Proposal (RFP). Only Bidders with experience in conducting coding and billing compliance audits for FQHCs may respond to this RFP. Proposals will be accepted until 5:00 PM EST, July […]

PCHC Receives United Way Grants to Help Protect Workers, Patients with PPE and Telehealth

BANGOR – Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC), the largest Federally Qualified Health Center in Maine, has been awarded three grants from the United Way of Eastern Maine (UWEM) for COVID-19 related reasons. $2,500 has been awarded for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at PCHC practices, and $7,500 for phone cards/phone plans for low-income individuals to take […]