Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) is pleased to announce that Lawrence Smith, MD, PCHC Community Care and Geriatrics Medical Director, has earned certification as Medical Director in Long Term Care from the Board of Directors of the American Medical Directors Certification Program (AMDCP). The Certified Medical Director in Long Term Care Program was created to […]
Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) and St. Joseph Healthcare are hosting a Diabetes Expo on Friday, November 1st 9am-3pm at Jeff’s Catering in the East/West Industrial Park, 15 Littlefield Way, Brewer. The Diabetes Expo will feature special guest speaker and Diabetes Champion, Ruth Charne, several area vendors and free giveaways, as well as a cooking […]
Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) is pleased to announce that Peggy Clark, MA, CCC-SLP, has joined the staff of PCHC’s Warren Center to provide Speech Therapy Services. Ms. Clark received her undergraduate degree from the University of Chattanooga, TN, and her Masters of Science in Communication from the University of Maine. Prior to joining Penobscot […]
Consumers Encouraged to Enroll for Health Insurance Coverage Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) and Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF) invite you to join the Bangor kickoff campaign to educate Maine people about the new Health Insurance Marketplace on the opening day of enrollment, October 1st. Other kick-off events are being hosted in Lewiston, Portland, Presque […]
PCHC is pleased to announce that Robert P. Allen MD, MHCM, FACC, Executive Medical Director has been named to Maine Health Management Coalition’s (MHMC) 20 in 20 list of influential health care leaders and is slated to receive the award at MHMC’s Annual Symposium on October 10th. The contest, which opened in June of this year, […]
PCHC is hosting flu clinics throughout September and October at several of their sites in Bangor, Brewer, and Old Town. PCHC is happy to offer these vaccines to PCHC patients ages 6 months and older. It is important that everyone gets vaccinated. Protect those you care about this flu season – don’t get sick, get […]
PCHC has received a $24,912 grant from the John T. Gorman Foundation for its “At-Risk Geriatric In-Home Expansion” Project. The purpose of the project is to increase PCHC’s capacity to provide home-based primary care to patients age 65 or older who have one or more chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, congestive heart failure, end-stage […]
Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) is pleased to announce that Hope House guests, staff, and volunteers have sustained a community garden for the third year. The produce is used for meals at the Hope House Shelter, with extra produce distributed to Summer Street Health Center, Unlimited Solutions Clubhouse, and Bangor Area Homeless Shelter. The garden […]
Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) is pleased to announce that its Unlimited Solutions Clubhouse is Getting Healthier with a new Fit 4 US Wellness Program. The program enables members and staff to access healthy food options, experience exercise, and learn more about general health. The Clubhouse model focuses on recovery from mental illness through the use of […]
PCHC is pleased to announce that Kate Francis, MA, Clinical Coordinator, Summer Street Health Center, was voted Employee of the Year by her fellow employees during PCHC’s Employee Appreciation Events. The Employee of the Year at PCHC is chosen for embodying the finest spirit and mission of Penobscot Community Health Care. Ms. Francis, an employee […]