PCHC has received a $24,912 grant from the John T. Gorman Foundation for its “At-Risk Geriatric In-Home Expansion” Project. The purpose of the project is to increase PCHC’s capacity to provide home-based primary care to patients age 65 or older who have one or more chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, congestive heart failure, end-stage […]
Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) is pleased to announce that Hope House guests, staff, and volunteers have sustained a community garden for the third year. The produce is used for meals at the Hope House Shelter, with extra produce distributed to Summer Street Health Center, Unlimited Solutions Clubhouse, and Bangor Area Homeless Shelter. The garden […]
Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) is pleased to announce that its Unlimited Solutions Clubhouse is Getting Healthier with a new Fit 4 US Wellness Program. The program enables members and staff to access healthy food options, experience exercise, and learn more about general health. The Clubhouse model focuses on recovery from mental illness through the use of […]
PCHC is pleased to announce that Mr. Eric Buch, Director of Operations, Four Directions Development Corporation (FDDC), has joined its Board of Directors. Ms. Jennifer Eastman, Esq., PCHC Board Chair, states, “Mr. Buch brings tremendous experience in social services and close connections to our community. We are thrilled to have Mr. Buch as a board […]
PCHC is pleased to announce that Kate Francis, MA, Clinical Coordinator, Summer Street Health Center, was voted Employee of the Year by her fellow employees during PCHC’s Employee Appreciation Events. The Employee of the Year at PCHC is chosen for embodying the finest spirit and mission of Penobscot Community Health Care. Ms. Francis, an employee […]
PCHC is pleased to announce that its Pharmacy Department has been recognized as a leading practice site nationally for its 340B program. The 340B Program is a federal program designed to stretch scarce health care dollars. It allows health care organizations serving the underserved to access medications more affordably. The American Pharmacists Association and HRSA’s […]
Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) is extremely pleased to announce that Shawn Yardley, MS, has joined PCHC as its Director of Community Services. Mr. Yardley is well-known throughout the Bangor region and in State government. He served most recently for nine years as the Director of Health and Community Services for the City of Bangor; […]
Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) is pleased to announce that the Warren Center has been voted the Best Hearing Aid Center in the Bangor Area by consumers. According to Market Surveys of America, an independent survey company, the center provides the best service when it comes to hearing aids. This is the 6th time that Warren […]
Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) is pleased to announce that Kernjeet Sandhu, MD, has joined the medical staff of PCHC’s Penobscot Community Health Center, 1012 Union Street, Bangor. Dr. Sandhu’s practice centers on all aspects of high-quality medical care, including patient physicals, acute visits, and health care maintenance. Kernjeet Sandhu, MD, an undergraduate of the […]
On July 15th, Seaport Family Practice in Belfast joined Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) in Bangor and the practice become Seaport Community Health Center. Seaport Family Practice has been serving Waldo County for almost 30 years. It’s been a state and national leader in the transformation of health care. It has had mental health services […]