Penobscot Community Health Care is proud to make available the digital version of our 2020 Annual Report. Inside you’ll see the many efforts and measures we took to provide excellent patient care throughout the most challenging of circumstances. Resilience and innovation were definitely demanded of all healthcare providers during those challenging months–and so was a […]
Join our Pharmacy Family! The next step in your career is waiting for you in Maine. Residency is just the first step! Our program prepares pharmacists for clinical patient care positions in integrated healthcare models, academic faculty positions, or PGY2 training. PCHC’s Community Pharmacy Residency was established in 2011. Initially starting with a single resident […]
Maine’s first dental therapist—a cutting-edge new role in oral health—has been licensed by the state to practice at Penobscot Community Health Care. Claire Roesler, RDH, MDT was approved by the state dental board this week. Dental therapists are advanced practice professionals, similar to nurse practitioners or physician assistants in medical clinics, who must have advanced […]
BANGOR, Maine, Feb. 23—Penobscot Community Health Care’s Dental Center has opened a new service for patients for whom routine oral care is not always easy, another milestone toward providing universally accessible dental care. A new exam alcove at the center was custom built to specialize in caring for patients with physical disabilities, making it possible […]
After three employees at its Pediatrics Center tested positive for COVID-19, Penobscot Community Healthcare is conducting careful contact tracing within the organization and among patients who may have been exposed while visiting their provider, PCHC officials said Friday. All those thought to have been exposed have been notified. The community health center has encouraged those […]
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The National Museum of African American History & Culture curates very good material to help facilitate learning on the topics embedded in Mrs. Dwyer’s communication to all staff and our communities. By clicking on the following links, you can start or continue your individual journey on the path to empathy, understanding, and join us on […]
A Message from Lori Dwyer, President & CEO PCHC Colleagues and Members of our Communities: At PCHC, diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion are not just ideals—they are essential principles guiding our commitment to providing the highest quality of care for our patients and community. We understand that each individual’s social, economic, racial, gender, sex, ability, […]
PCHC is monitoring the spread of Coronavirus, also called COVID-19. We are here to provide the latest information and care. How is PCHC making sure our patients are safe? For a thorough list of PCHC’s efforts to ensure your safety in all facilities, and detailed information about your care at PCHC, please click the links […]
PCHC Participates in Maine’s Health Information Exchange Starting December 15, 2011, Penobscot Community Health Care is part of HealthInfoNet, a statewide system for doctors and other caregivers to share important health care information to improve your care. To learn more about PCHC’s participation with HealthInfoNet, please check out the resources below. They include: For more […]