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HealthReach Community Health Centers has been a vital part of the health care delivery system in Central and Western Maine for 37 years. Through our system of 11 Federally Qualified Health Centers (see next page for listing), we provide comprehensive primary care services for the whole family to more than 30,000 Maine residents and visitors each year — regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. We strive to be the provider, employer, and health care partner of choice in each of the communities we serve.

Great Family Health Care

Our health care providers are trained in primary care medicine and are dedicated to meeting the needs of people of all ages living and working in rural communities. HealthReach providers treat the "whole person" — not just physical symptoms, and form partnerships with their patients, encouraging them to take an active role in their care.

Affordable

HealthReach services are available to everyone, regardless of ability to pay. We bill all of the major insurance companies, Medicare and MaineCare. We also establish payment plans when needed. Through funding from the U.S. Bureau of Primary Health Care, we also offer an Affordable Care Program based on income and family size to assist with the cost of health center services. In addition, through the HealthReach Navigator Program, patients receive assistance with identifying and applying for other programs that help with the cost of health care, medications and laboratory services.

Close to Home

We serve families in over 80 rural communities, primarily in Kennebec, Franklin, Oxford, Somerset, Lincoln, Sagadahoc and Androscoggin counties. Over 30,000 people chose us as their primary care provider in 2011, totaling 99,835 visits. We work closely with four hospitals located in our service areas: Franklin Memorial Hospital (Farmington), MaineGeneral Medical Center (Augusta and Waterville), Redington-Fairview General Hospital (Skowhegan) and Stephens Memorial Hospital (Norway). We also collaborate with local organizations, state agencies and individuals who deliver crisis, health, social service, education and other complementary services to area residents.

Services Provided

HealthReach provides comprehensive primary and preventive care services to children and adults. The core services available to health center patients include:

  • Care of acute and chronic illnesses
  • Family planning services
  • Checkups for the entire family
  • Laboratory services
  • Routine pediatric care
  • Minor surgery
  • Immunizations for children and adults
  • Referrals to specialty care and community resources
  • School and sports physicals
  • On-call emergency coverage, 24/7
  • Well woman exams and routine gynecological care
  • Navigator program
  • Affordable care program

Some health centers also offer general internal medicine, osteopathic manipulative therapy, obstetrics/gynecology, podiatry, dental care, integrated behavioral health and/or WIC nutrition services.

HealthReach Community Health Centers

Belgrade Regional Health Center - Established 1977. Practice Manager: Wendi Wainer
6 Providers: 1 Family Practice Physician, 2 Nurse Practitioners, 1 Physician Assistant, 1 Clinical Social Worker, and 1 Podiatrist
Inpatient practice with hospital care at MaineGeneral (Waterville) - 2,522 users in 2011 www.BelgradeCHC.org

Bethel Family Health Center - Established 1979 and joined HealthReach 1999. Practice Manager: Dianna Milot
4 Providers: 2 Family Practice Physicians and 2 Physician Assistants
Outpatient practice - 3,816 users in 2011 www.BethelCHC.org

Bingham Area Health Center - Established 1975. Practice Manager: Rochelle Dumont
Outpatient practice - 1,216 users in 2011
Dental Center – Reopened 2008 - 2 Providers: 1 Dentist and 1 Hygienist – 1,151 users in 2011 www.BinghamCHC.org

Lovejoy Health Center (Albion) - Established 1978. Practice Manager: Lois Bouchard
6 Providers: 2 Family Practice Physicians, 2 Physician Assistants, 1 Clinical Social Worker, and 1 Podiatrist
Inpatient practice, including obstetrics, with hospital care at MaineGeneral (Waterville) – 4,300 users in 2011 www.LovejoyCHC.org

Madison Area Health Center - Established 1977. Practice Manager:  Barbara Belliveau
4 Providers: 1 Internist, 1 Family Practice Physician and 2 Family Nurse Practitioners
Outpatient practice – 1,784 users in 2011 www.MadisonCHC.org

Mt. Abram Regional Health Center (Kingfield) - Established 1986. Practice Manager: Carolyn Tranten
2 Providers: 1 Family Nurse Practitioner and 1 Physician Assistant
Outpatient practice - 1,499 users in 2011 www.MtAbramCHC.org

Rangeley Family Medicine - Established 1994. Practice Manager: Kate Quimby
2 Providers: 2 Family Practice Physicians
Outpatient practice - 1,684 users in 2011 www.RangeleyCHC.org

Richmond Area Health Center - Established 1977. Practice Manager: Leslie Coombs
5 Providers: 2 Family Practice Physicians, 1 Nurse Practitioner, 1 Family Nurse Practitioner and 1 Podiatrist
Outpatient practice – 2,919 users in 2011 www.RichmondCHC.org

Sheepscot Valley Health Center (Coopers Mills) - Established 1980. Practice Manager: Paul Audette
8 Providers: 3 Family Practice Physicians, 2 Physician Assistants, 1 Family Nurse Practitioner, 1 Clinical Social Worker, and 1 Podiatrist
Outpatient practice, including obstetrics, with hospital care at MaineGeneral (Augusta) – 4,271 users in 2011 www.SheepscotCHC.org

Strong Area Health Center - Established 1986. Practice Manager: Jewellyn Baker
3 Providers: 1 Family Practice Physician and 2 Physician Assistants
Outpatient practice – 1,971 users in 2011
Dental Center - Established 2003 - 3 Providers: 1 Dentist and 2 Hygienists – 1,066 users in 2011 www.StrongCHC.org

Western Maine Family Health Center (Livermore Falls) - Established 1987, Practice Manager: Ann Barnett
3 Providers: 1 Internist, 2 Family Nurse Practitioners and 1 Clinical Social Worker
Outpatient practice - 2,671 users in 2011 www.WesternCHC.org

HealthReach Central Administrative Office:
10 Water Street, Suite 305
Waterville, ME 04901
Telephone: (207) 872-5610 / Within Maine: (800) 299-2460
Fax: (207) 861-3436
HRCHC@HealthReach.org
www.HealthReachCHC.org

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