We are pleased to announce that the Brewer School-Based Health Centers recently celebrated 10 years of service with a May 24th open house and enrollment event for Brewer students and their parents, as well as Brewer city officials, with guest speaker Kevin Mannix who spoke about shame, mental illness, and his new book Weathering Shame. The… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that the board of the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation has approved a grant of $7,980 to help PCHC’s Dental Center at Helen Hunt Health Center purchase a Gendex Sensor System which will expand x-ray capacity and help improve image quality of dental radiographs. The Northeast Delta Dental Foundation is committed to… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that Samantha Gilligan, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) has joined the staff of Seaport Community Health Center (SCHC), 53 Schoodic Drive, Belfast. Ms. Gilligan’s practice centers on all aspects of high-quality medical care, including patient physicals, acute visits, and health care maintenance. Ms. Gilligan received both her undergraduate degree and her… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that the providers and staff of Seaport Community Health Center, 53 Schoodic Drive, Belfast, have again achieved the highest level of recognition, Level III, as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Seaport Community Health Center providers and staff first earned recognition from NCQA as… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that PCHC has been recognized for the sixth 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… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that Peter Millard, MD, PhD, is now Medical Director of Seaport Community Health Center and Christine Kramer, DO, has been named Associate Director of the practice. The practice, now located at 53 Schoodic Drive, Belfast, was founded in 1984 by David Loxterkamp, MD, who served as its Medical Director until recently…. Read more »
We are pleased to announce that Morag Robertson, AGNP-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. Robertson’s practice centers on all aspects of high-quality geriatric care. Ms. Robertson received her undergraduate degree from the University… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that Natalie Sigwart, DDS, 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. Dr. Sigwart received her undergraduate pre-dentistry degree at Towson University and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore… Read more »
PCHC’s Unlimited Solutions Clubhouse is hosting an open house on Thursday, March 24, 4-6pm at 30 Summer Street, Bangor, to celebrate their recent expansion and the services they are now able to offer. Please join Carrie Lemos, OTR/L, Executive Director, Clubhouse Members and staff for this event to learn about this dynamic program and all… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that Meghan Mamula, DO, and Kristen Martin, DO, have been named Medical Directors of Brewer Medical Center and Penobscot Pediatrics respectively. Brewer Medical Center is located at 735 Wilson Street, Brewer, and Penobscot Pediatrics is located at 1068 Union Street, Bangor. Dr. Mamula has been with PCHC for over 15… Read more »
Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) is pleased to announce that Megan A. Sanders, Esq. has joined Penobscot Community Health Care as Vice President of Human Resources and Associate General Counsel. Prior to joining PCHC, Ms. Sanders served at the University of Maine, most recently as Chief of Staff to President Susan J. Hunter, Ph.D., and… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… 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 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: … Read more »
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… Read more »
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,… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
