The Board of Directors of Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) is thrilled to announce Lori Dwyer, Esq. has been selected as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer. Ms. Dwyer has served as PCHC’s senior vice president, general counsel and compliance and risk officer for the past 5 years. After a national search and… Read more »
The Cardinal Health Foundation announced that it has awarded Penobscot Community Health Care grant funding from its Generation Rx Best Practices in Pain Management program. Penobscot Community Health Care is one of 10 healthcare organizations that received a one-year grant to create measurable action plans designed to modify opioid prescribing, increase patient engagement and improve… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that Unlimited Solutions Clubhouse, a service of PCHC, has again achieved accreditation through Clubhouse International for a three-year period. Clubhouse International Accreditation involves an evaluation of the Clubhouse in terms of fidelity to the International Standards for Clubhouse Programs, and after careful study and consideration concludes with one of several… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that Chuck LeBlanc, DC, Chiropractor, has joined the medical staff at Brewer Medical Center, 735 Wilson Street, Brewer. Dr. LeBlanc’s specialty practice centers on all aspects of high-quality chiropractic care, which involves a variety of treatment approaches and adjustments to the spine and other areas of the body in order… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that three new General Practice Dental Residents have joined PCHC Dental Center, 1048 Union Street, Bangor, under the direction of Terri Bell, DDS, MS, MBA, Dental Residency Program Director. PCHC welcomes Isatu Bah, DDS, Christopher Ford, DMD, and Matthew Janda, DDS. PCHC graduated Stephanie Pouzol, DMD, Michael Cabral, DMD, and Alexis… Read more »
We are pleased to announce the addition of five new residents to our accredited Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Community Pharmacy Residency Program. PCHC welcomes Kevin DeLeonardo, Pharm D, Minh Hoang, Pharm D, Elaina Rosario, Pharm D, Kristene Welch, Pharm D and Kristopher Ravin, Pharm D. PCHC recently graduated Matthew Christie, PharmD, Kathryn Cunniff, PharmD, Irene Madrigal,… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that Thomas Beebe, AuD, has joined PCHC’s Medical Specialists, 992 Union Street, Bangor, to provide high-quality audiology services, including hearing evaluations and hearing aid services. Dr. Beebe is an undergraduate of Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI, and received his Doctor of Audiology Degree from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. Prior… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that Victor Hwang, DMD, has joined the staff of PCHC Dental Center, 1048 Union Street, Bangor to provide high-quality oral health care, including management of medically complex patients. Victor Hwang, received his undergraduate degree from Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY, and his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Boston University School of… Read more »
Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) is pleased to announce that Walk-In Care Services at Helen Hunt Health Center, 242 Brunswick Street, Old Town, are now better than ever thanks to a recent expansion and renovation of the space, as well as the addition of new acute care staff. “We’re always looking for new ways to… Read more »
We are pleased to announce the reaccreditation of our Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Community Pharmacy Residency Program by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). The accreditation process is a rigorous review of all aspects of the program to ensure it is able to meet the very highest of standards. The program began in 2011 with… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that Meredith H. Jones has joined PCHC’s Board of Directors and is serving on its Pediatric Center Fundraising Campaign Committee. Ms. Jones is the former President and CEO of the Maine Community Foundation, retiring from the foundation in 2015 after 16 years of service. Mr. Mark Woodward, PCHC Board Chair, states,… Read more »
PCHC hosted its Annual Meeting on April 4th at the Hilton Garden Inn, Bangor, with more than one hundred in attendance, including staff, Board Members, and community collaborators. The meeting highlighted the efforts of PCHC and the community in facing the opioid crisis with compassion. PCHC was honored to welcome keynote speaker A. Kathryn Power, M.Ed…. Read more »
PCHC has been recognized for the seventh year in a row 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. The honor is given to facilities that meet LGBT-inclusive benchmarks that are part of the… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that Susan Riva, FNP-C, 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. Ms. Riva’s practice centers on all aspects of high-quality geriatric care. Ms. Riva received both her Bachelor of Science… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that Jessamine (Jessie) Pottle, Marketing Director, CES, Inc., has joined its Board of Directors and is serving on PCHC’s Pediatric Center Fundraising Campaign Committee. Mr. Mark Woodward, PCHC Board Chair, states, “I have worked with Jessie on a variety of community projects, and have always been impressed by her deep understanding… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that Mary Alice Walker, FNP-C, has joined the medical staff of PCHC’s Brewer Medical Center, 735 Wilson Street, Brewer. Ms. Walker’s practice centers on all aspects of high-quality, compassionate medical care, including patient physicals, acute visits, and health care maintenance. Ms. Walker received an undergraduate degree from Smith College, a Master… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that Kirk Round, DMD, Orthodontist, has joined the staff of PCHC Dental Center, 1048 Union Street, Bangor. Dr. Round joins Dr. Kent Tableman on PCHC’s Orthodontic team and is accepting new patients. For an appointment, please call 207-992-2152. PCHC Dental Center accepts MaineCare, most dental insurances, and self-pay. Dr. Round received… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that Lucy Shortsleeves, PA-C, Certified Physician Assistant, has joined the medical staff of PCHC’s Penobscot Pediatrics, 1068 Union Street, Bangor. Mrs. Shortsleeves’ practice centers on all aspects of high-quality pediatric medical care, including patient physicals, acute visits, and health care maintenance. Mrs. Shortsleeves received her undergraduate degree from Grove City College… Read more »
PCHC’s Hope House Health & Living Center, in collaboration with the Hammond Street Congregational Church and the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter, will sponsor the Longest Night Homeless Vigil at Hammond Street Congregational Church, 28 High Street, Bangor on Wednesday, December 21st at 6pm. A few members of our local community will speak and share stories… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that Amy Myshrall, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C), has joined the medical staff of PCHC’s Helen Hunt Health Center 242 Brunswick Street, Old Town, ME. Ms. Myshrall’s practice centers on all aspects of high-quality and compassionate medical care, including patient physicals, acute visits, and health care maintenance. Ms. Myshrall received both… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that Jenelle Hazzard, FNP-C, has joined the medical staff of PCHC’s Brewer Medical Center, 735 Wilson Street, Brewer. Ms. Hazzard’s practice centers on all aspects of high-quality acute medical care and treatment in an urgent care setting. Ms. Hazzard received her Registered Nursing Degree from Graham Hospital School of Nursing,… Read more »
