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Maine Voices Column: Vaccinations and Public Health

Christopher Pezzullo, DO Pediatrician, Harry E Davis Pediatric Center, Portland, ME Director, Maine Primary Care Association Patient Safety Organization Clinical Director, Maine Primary Care Association, Augusta, ME 73 Winthrop St., Augusta, ME. 04330 | 207-707-4545 Over the years, vaccines have prevented countless cases of disease and disability, and have saved millions of lives. Polio, which […]

New location for Warren Center for Speech and Audiology Now Open

BANGOR – Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC), the largest Federally Qualified Health Center in Maine, is ready to open its new space for speech and audiology services and community meetings. The first floor of the facility located at 6 Telcom Drive in Bangor opened on Monday, Jan. 27, and will be the new home of […]

Penobscot Pediatrics Recognized by Let’s Go! for Helping Kids Make Healthy Choices

BANGOR – Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC), the largest Federally Qualified Health Center in Maine, has announced that Penobscot Pediatrics has received the Site of Distinction Award from Let’s Go! The Site of Distinction award is given to health care practices for encouraging patients to make healthy choices every day by following the program’s evidence-based […]

PCHC Receives Grant to Battle Substance Use Disorder

BANGOR – Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC), the largest Federally Qualified Health Center in Maine, has been awarded a grant by the United Way of Eastern Maine for efforts to prevent, treat, and support recovery from Substance Use Disorder. The grant was awarded specifically to PCHC’s Hope House Health and Living Center’s homeless shelter in […]

Open Enrollment Ends Sunday

BANGOR – Maine Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Deputy Commissioner Sara Gagne-Holmes joined officials from Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) and health care advocates to remind Mainers to sign up for coverage before open enrollment ends Sunday. That means the window of opportunity for individuals to sign up for health insurance or make […]

PCHC Receives Grant for Dental Hygiene Therapist

BANGOR – Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC), the largest Federally Qualified Health Center in Maine, has been awarded a $25,000 grant by the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation. The grant will be used to pilot a Dental Hygiene Therapist at the PCHC Dental Center. Dental Hygiene Therapists are similar to what Physician Assistants are to a […]

PCHC Announces 2019 Employee of the Year!

We are thrilled to present the 2019 Employees of the Year! This group of employees are being acknowledged for their outstanding commitment to PCHC’s Mission, Vision, and Values. Through their work, they go above and beyond to serve our patients and support the success of the organization. Please join me in congratulating our colleagues! Overall […]

Winter Weather Delay Tuesday, December 3

For the safety of our patients and employees, ALL PCHC LOCATIONS (except Jackman) WILL OPEN AT NOON Tuesday December 3 for Patient Care Weather Permitting FOR DETAILS & UPDATES, PLEASE VISIT WWW.PCHC.COM/SERVICES/CLOSURES Note – this notice does NOT apply to Jackman Community Health Center. Jackman regular hours 8 a.m – 5 p.m.

PCHC Winter Weather DELAY Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Updated 12/02/19 PCHC Winter Weather DELAY Tuesday, December 3, 2019 For the safety of our patients and employees, ALL PCHC LOCATIONS (except Jackman) WILL OPEN AT NOON Tuesday, December 3 for Patient Care Weather Permitting FOR DETAILS & UPDATES, PLEASE VISIT WWW.PCHC.COM/SERVICES/CLOSURES Note – this notice does NOT apply to Jackman Community Health Center. Jackman  […]

Penobscot Community Health Care Celebrates New Peds Center

BANGOR – Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) is celebrating the official opening of its new home for Penobscot Pediatrics. The new facility is located at 6 Telecom Drive in Bangor, space most recently occupied by the former Verizon call center. Penobscot Pediatrics’ new location will open its doors to patients on Monday, Nov. 4 at […]