Millinocket Regional Hospital

Millinocket Regional Hospital History Our History Millinocket Regional Hospital is a not for profit, 501C3 health care organization. The hospital corporation was founded in 1952 and the current hospital location was opened in 1955 as the Millinocket Community Hospital. The facility was again expanded in the mid-1970?s and mid-1990?s to meet community needs. A name change to the Millinocket Regional Hospital was made by the Board of Directors to better reflect our regional service area. MRH is governed by a 17 member Board of Directors comprised of citizens of the service areas we serve. A listing of Board members can be found here. As the stewards of the community interest, the Board meets ten times per year to oversee the implementation of the strategic plans of the organization. In 2002, MRH became a Critical Access Hospital(CAH). CAH is a special designation under the Medicare program, which affords enhanced reimbursement to facilities in very rural areas. Since becoming a CAH, MRH has employed a large portion of the regions providers, ensuring access to their needed services. Currently, MRH employs nine physicians and allied health professionals in our various medical and surgical clinics. MRH primarily services the Katahdin Region of Millinocket, East Millinocket and Medway. Our providers attend outreach clinics in Patten and Lincoln attending to patients in our secondary service areas. MRH offers acute inpatient and outpatient hospital services including 24/7 emergency care, rehabilitative services including a swing bed program as well as outpatient physician services. MRH has multiple locations including the main hospital campus at 200 Somerset Street, the White Birch Medical Center at 899 Central Street in Millinocket and the Ben Fiske Health Center located in Medway. Multiple office sites are also located adjacent to the main campus. Mission, Vision and Values Hosptial Mission, Vision and Values MRH is a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital that serves as the primary care facility for the communities of Millinocket, East Millinocket, Medway and the surrounding territories. The hospital also provides an option for services to the communities of Brownville, Milo, Sherman, Staceyville, Patten, Island Falls and their surrounding territories. A Critical Access Hospital is defined by the federal governement as being greater than 35 miles from the next healthcare facility and is a "safety net provider". MRH provides vital access to healthcare services to the Katahdin Region. As an employer in the region, MRH is a significant contributor to the economic and social vitality of its community. The governance of the not-for-profit Regional Hospital is by a Board of Trustees who volunteer their services on behalf of the community. Mission Access to excellence in health care. Vision Striving to be your first choice, always. Values To serve with quality, compassion, and dignity. The hospital is committed to providing health care services that employees and the community are proud of! Organizational Relationships The hospital organization includes three senior administrators, including the CEO, under the Board of Trustees leadership. 200 Somerset Street, Millinocket, Maine 04462, (207) 723-5161 Mission, Vision and Values Hosptial Mission, Vision and Values MRH is a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital that serves as the primary care facility for the communities of Millinocket, East Millinocket, Medway and the surrounding territories. The hospital also provides an option for services to the communities of Brownville, Milo, Sherman, Staceyville, Patten, Island Falls and their surrounding territories. A Critical Access Hospital is defined by the federal governement as being greater than 35 miles from the next healthcare facility and is a "safety net provider".