Penobscot Community Health Center, Inc.
Penobscot Community Health Center, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Maine and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Bangor, Brewer, Old Town, Orono, and Belfast. In 2025 it served 45,398 patients, down 13.6% from 52,520 in 2024. 6.8% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 8.2% across Maine health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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45,398Patients served, 2025
6.8%of patients uninsured
31.5%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$2,125Total accrued cost per patient
Penobscot Community Health Center, Inc. compared with Maine and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Penobscot Community Health Center, Inc. | Maine health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 30.3% | 20.0% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 21.3% | 26.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 67.7% | 70.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 6.8% | 8.2% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 31.5% | 28.2% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 22.5% | 28.0% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 39.2% | 35.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $2,125 | $1,669 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 64.5% | 57.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 65.9% | 63.0% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 73.2% | 66.2% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 88.8% | 76.0% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 14.9% | 17.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 89.7% | 75.1% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 48.8% | 35.6% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 97.7% | 89.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 74.6% | 71.1% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 38,104 |
| Dental | 5,910 |
| Mental health | 4,736 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45,398 | $2,125 | 6.8% | 31.5% |
| 2024 | 52,520 | $1,919 | 6.7% | 31.2% |
| 2023 | 56,785 | $1,757 | 6.7% | 31.7% |
| 2022 | 57,651 | $1,787 | 6.9% | 31.2% |
| 2021 | 57,994 | $1,631 | 9.3% | 29.7% |
| 2020 | 57,333 | – | 10.5% | 28.0% |
| 2019 | 65,102 | – | 12.2% | 24.9% |
| 2018 | 65,110 | – | 13.0% | 22.2% |
| 2017 | 64,289 | – | 12.4% | 22.8% |
| 2016 | 62,552 | – | 11.3% | 24.1% |
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