What is Health Information Management? Health Information Management at PCHC comprises of Medical Records and Referrals and provides a supportive role to the organization. It oversees all facets of the organization’s collection and retention of records assuring privacy and security of each patient’s health information by collaborating with other departments to achieve that assurance. We […]
BANGOR, Maine, Jan. 25—Penobscot Community Health Care, the largest federally qualified community health center in Maine, has won a key safety and quality distinction from a national organization. The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care this month certified that PCHC adheres to rigorous standards and a process of continuous improvement. The AAAHC surveys organizations every […]
PCHC walk-in care has updated its hours as of Jan. 8, 2022. in order to provide staffing during our heaviest trafficked days, the organization is expanding Saturday WIC hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and closing on Sundays. A majority of our walk-in care locations will now operate, […]
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. You have the right to receive a […]
Penobscot Community Health Care, the largest federally qualified health center in Maine, has completed its purchase of a multi-building complex in Belfast. The large property will allow PCHC to grow its busy local clinic while expanding services to meet growing community needs, the organization said today. Work will begin soon to renovate and retrofit one […]
Vendors, contractors, and consultants doing business with Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) are expected to be informed about relevant PCHC compliance policies and procedures and comply with the same. As a vendor, contractor, or consultant, you must review the following policies and procedures: Vendors must attest that they have reviewed, understand, and agree to comply […]
As the calendar turns and we approach the holiday season, finding ways to cut through the stress and hustle and bustle of every day life is more important than ever. At PCHC we wanted to create a space to share resources on how to cut out stress from your life, from meditation to physical exercise, […]
On this Veteran’s Day, we wanted to highlight the story of one of our own veterans, Jennifer White in Human Resources. Here is her story as she tells it: I grew up in Enfield, Maine. I had a good childhood and was supported by two wonderful parents. I had two siblings, an older brother (also […]
BANGOR, Maine, Nov. 10—An innovative program expanding low-barrier treatment for opiate use disorder—potentially serving thousands of people across Maine—launches this month at six of the state’s community health centers. This pilot project—training community-based providers to build and maintain medically assisted treatment clinics—will increase access to this critically needed treatment in areas most affected by the […]
A generous grant from the New Balance Foundation will support the work of Maine’s premier childhood obesity program right here PCHC. The $100,000 grant awarded in August, will fund the WOW 4 Wellness clinic that helps kids and families throughout Maine. “This truly generous grant allows us to continue to help young people who have […]